Arnold Schwarzenegger makes his feelings known for Monica Barbaro as she receives nomination for Academy award

Arnold Schwarzenegger reflected on Monica Barbaro's achievement of receiving her first Oscar nomination for her role of Joan Baez in A Complete Unknown (2024). The actor expressed pride in her success on social media as the film was nominated at the Academy Awards.

The film tells the story of Bob Dylan and includes appearances of Woody Guthrie and Johnny Cash. It revolves around a father and daughter who, upon discovering that they both secretly work for the CIA, find their mission turning into a chaotic family affair.

The bodybuilding icon took to his Instagram story on January 25 to praise Barbaro's success and wrote:

"Congratulations to my amazing FUBAR daughter on the Academy Award nomination. You may be surprised, but I am not!"

Screenshot of Arnold Schwarzenegger's Instagram Story/ Source: Instagram/ @schwarzenegger

Monica Barbaro also shared her thoughts in an Instagram post in January 2025, expressing her overwhelming gratitude and excitement about the achievement. She wrote:

"What?!!!! This is me… literally floored upon receiving the news of this nomination - same as I was when Jim cast me in this film in the first place."

Commenting on her post, Schwarzenegger wrote:

"I am so, so proud of you. Congratulations!!!"

Screenshot of Arnold Schwarzenegger's Comment/ Source: Instagram/ @monicabarbaro

Schwarzenegger recently shared his perspective on the success of his acting career. He reflected on how carefully he chose to act in the roles he received.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger reflects on his passion for Gym training

Arnold Schwarzenegger at Climate Initiative - Source: Getty

Arnold Schwarzenegger started his journey in bodybuilding at 15 in his hometown of Thal, Austria. He was motivated by a local bodybuilder and recognized the opportunity to transform his physique and take this passion to an international level.

Schwarzenegger's won the Mr. Plympia competition seven times (1970 - 1975, 1980). Additionally, he claimed the Mr. World title in 1968 and the Mr. Europe title in 1969.

Reflecting on the achievements, during an episode of the Impaulsive podcast in February 2022, Logan Paul asked:

"Why do you still come to the gym, you know, 75 years old, you did the Mr Universe."

The bodybuilding icon explained that his commitment to working out is natural just like daily activities like eating and sleeping. He compared going to the gym to having breakfast. Reflecting on his passion he said:

"For the same reason is as why am I having breakfast today? I had breakfast yesterday. I had breakfast ten years ago, and why am I still having breakfast? It's like why am I still sleeping? I slept 5- 20 years ago, 10 years ago, I'm still sleeping."

He further explained that working out is deeply rooted in his life and that he will continue until his last day. He added:

"It the same is with training. Training is part of my life. It's that simple. Nothing will ever change until I die. I will be working out and I will be having a great time in the gym. And I will be getting the pump and I want to feel good"

After the 1975 Mr. Olmypia contest, Arnold Schwarzenegger retired from professional bodybuilding.