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For fans of Arnold Schwarzenegger, the sight of the 77-year-old action star strolling through New York in a full Santa Claus getup might just tug at the heartstrings. As he walked down the street, his grey beard and hair clearly showing the passage of time, surrounded by bodyguards, the fans’ collective thoughts seemed to be the same: When did he get this old?
For years, Schwarzenegger was the definition of larger-than-life—The Terminator,Conan the Barbarian, an actor who could flex his way out of any jam. But now, seeing him in his 70s, struggling to walk, it’s like watching a superhero slowly lose his superpowers.
Fans are heartbroken over Arnold Schwarzenegger’s new transformation
Arnold Schwarzeneggerhas been a lot of things in his storied career—a bodybuilder, an action legend, a governor, and now, Santa Claus. Yes, inThe Man with the Bag, the actor takes on his most unexpected role yet, playing a graying Santa, trying to save Christmas after his magical bag gets stolen (viaUS Today).
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But recently, some fans have expressed concern after seeingfootageof Schwarzenegger struggling to walk in New York, surrounded by bodyguards. Watching their hero move slower, showing visible signs of aging, has left fans worried with many asking,“What happened to him?”.
It’s understandable—after all, even the toughest need to slow down eventually. But some fans can’t help but notice the contrast between Schwarzenegger’s struggles and those of others. One frustrated fan shows surprise at his appearance and movement, comparing it to others of a similar age:
He should look better than that at 77 that’s for sure, roids ruined his genetics
Others chimed in, saying they’ve seen many older folks who look better, with fewer signs of aging. Comparing him to Donald Trump, a few noted how, despite being older than Schwarzenegger, Trump doesn’t seem to have the same physical limitations.
Let’s read a few comments:
No he doesn’t. I’ve seen many old people in real life and online who look better and move with less of a limp then he has. Steroids ruined his body. Trump is older then him yet his hair is neither greying out or is he moving like how he is here
What happened to him manpic.twitter.com/O8JvxUvk6I
when did he get THIS old???
This man was once the strongest man in the world.pic.twitter.com/AZxNAPQno3
And it’s not just Schwarzenegger—takeJackie Chan, for instance. The martial arts legend is still out there, risking life and limb for stunts at 70. But fans have also raised eyebrows after seeing behind-the-scenes footage showing Chan fainting on set while performing a stunt, sparking anoutpouring of concern from fansworldwide.
Arnold Schwarzenegger reigns over Christmas withThe Man with the Bag?
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to spread some holiday cheer than with Arnold Schwarzenegger? The action legend, who famously tackled the role of a determined father inJingle All the Way, is returning to the holiday film genre, but this time, he’s swapped the action-packed thrills for the heartwarming cheer of Christmas.
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In a recent social media post, he shared an image of himself alongside co-star Alan Ritchson, best known for his roles inReacherandFast X, both decked out in full holiday gear.
A post shared by Arnold Schwarzenegger (@schwarzenegger)
In the 2023 interview withUSA TODAY, Schwarzenegger shared how he approaches action scenes differently now than in his younger days. “It’s all about reps,” he said. He also confessed that his body takes longer to recover these days, admitting that injuries that once seemed minor now require more care.
If I feel like something could really injure me, which would be a holdup to the show, then we stay away from it. Other things I don’t stay away from. I’ve always been a good judge of that.
The Man with the Bagdoesn’t have a confirmed release date yet, but it seems that Schwarzenegger’s transformation into the holiday icon might be exactly what we need this Christmas season. For fans, the actor’s aging may be bittersweet, but there’s no doubt—his legacy is something that’ll never be forgotten. Even if he has to slow down a little, his impact is timeless!
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