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“Spitting Image of Arnold”- Arnold Schwarzenegger & His Son Joe Baena’s Incredible Similarity Thrills Fans

Apr 1, 2026, 4:00 PM CUT

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Joseph Baena is proving he is his father's son. The son of bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger just took home multiple titles at a recent competition. The victory has fans buzzing about the striking resemblance between the two.

An Instagram post by People Magazine on March 30 celebrated that milestone with the caption: “Arnold Schwarzenegger's son, Joseph Baena, won first place in multiple categories at the NPC Natural Colorado State competition this weekend.”

Baena defeated his competitors and secured first place in the Men's Open Bodybuilding Heavyweight class, Men's Classic Physique Novice, and Men's Classic Physique True Novice on Saturday.

He also secured a silver medal in the men's classic physique open class C.

The post also shared an image of Schwarzenegger training his youngest son.

Besides that, the post features a collage of Baena and young Schwarzenegger, both flexing their muscles in similar poses, sparking an online wave of comparison between the two.

Fans Are Amazed by Seeing the Similarities Between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Joseph Baena

Baena doesn't just share his father's looks; he has also mastered the legendary poses the 7-time Mr. Olympia displayed during his peak.

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While one fan commented, “He's the spitting image of Arnold.👏,” another said, “the one who looks like him the most❤️.”

Schwarzenegger has four other children with his ex-wife, Maria Shriver: Christopher, 28, Patrick, 32, Katherine, 36, and Christina, 34. However, according to the fan, it is Baena, whose mother is Mildred Patricia Baena, who looks similar to his father.

One fan commented, “Latino Arnold, he is also such a humble kid❤️.”

This fan recognizes Baena as Schwarzenegger but calls him "Latino Arnold" because Baena's mother is Latino.

In the end, eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney commented, awarding Baena a new title. He called out, “Congratulations, Young Oak.”

So, do you think Baena will be able to maintain his father's legacy?

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