The seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger started his bodybuilding journey at the age of 14. After establishing his dominance in the same, the muscle man hopped into acting. Arnold mostly did action films with his frequent collaborator, James Cameron. The star once again switched his career in 2003 and entered the political world.
Arnold Schwarzenegger did not accept a single penny from his salary as the governor. Instead, the bodybuilder used it for a noble cause and set an example for the world.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and his charity works
Born in Austria, Arnold Schwarzenegger started his career from the ground level. Owning every milestone he hit, the actor made a place in fans’ hearts. Arnold is regarded as a legendary figure, given his expertise in everything he did up till now.
Working under the state, that too as a governor might sound fancy, but the pay scale varies widely. Among all the governors, Arnold’s salary was the highest. Initially, he would have earned $187,000, and later, the rise in numbers would add up to become $206,500.
The muscle builder took a magnificent step by rejecting his salary as governor and called it ‘petty cash’. Arnold has always contributed to a better cause in society. He has donated the money to charities. Even during the Covid-19 pandemic, when the whole world was crashing down, the actor offered a hand and offered $1 million.
Schwarzenegger was the 38th Governor of California and served the state for seven years. During his reign, he opened the boxes of several issues like greenhouse gases, minimum wages, lowering taxes, and the list goes on.
Arnold’s acting career with film-maker James Cameron
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s relationship with producer James Cameron was beyond just an actor-producer relationship. They treasure their friendship.
Arnold’s acting career is full of films made by James. Their friendship on and off the screen is uncommon and inspirational. What do you think?
Source: EssentiallySports
