2 weeks Ago By Hollie Beale
Growing up, Patrick Schwarzenegger had to contend with "very strict" parents who kept him on a tight leash. As the 31-year-old son of Hollywood icon Arnold Schwarzenegger and his ex-wife Maria Shriver , Patrick shared that his childhood was marked by a multitude of rules that he was expected to follow. In an appearance on 'The Drew Barrymore Show', when asked about what kind of mischief he got up to as a kid, Patrick confessed: "I didn't do anything .
.. I didn't want to do anything against Maria and Arnold.
Oh man. We just had a lot of rules. Meghan McCain launches into toxic rant against White Lotus star Carrie Coon White Lotus fans' holiday destinations in Thailand as it becomes top travel spot "They were very strict parents.
I'm worried I'm gonna get grounded if I say something now." Despite the strict upbringing, Patrick feels grateful for the guidance and support he received from his mother, acknowledging that she's imparted "so much advice" to him over the years. He expressed: "My mom has given me so much advice.
"Maybe just finding ways to give back. I feel like God blessed me with a really amazing life and family. And [I] find ways to kind of utilize my platform and who we are to give back.
" Patrick, known for his role in 'The White Lotus', recognizes the privilege that comes with having a high-profile family and is committed to leveraging his platform to make a positive impact on the world. Just a month ago, Patrick disclosed that he frequently gets asked about his father - a renowned bodybuilder turned successful actor - and whether he worries about living in his father's "shadow". DON'T MISS.
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Speaking on 'Real Pod', he shared: "[I'm often asked] 'Are you so worried about living in your dad's shadow? "Or, How does that weigh on you?' And, 'Do you ever think you'll be more successful than him?'" "To me, one of the things that I've learned probably the most - and probably from my mom more than my dad - is just: What is success to you? And really making sure you have a clear understanding of what you value in life." "I really learned that a lot from my mom and just having really kind of defined areas of [what success means].".
