Patrick Schwarzenegger, the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, gained attention for his performance in The White Lotus. Despite skepticism around nepotism, he has worked hard over a decade to establish his career. In an interview, he emphasized his commitment to acting, dismissing assumptions that his family's fame secured him the role. Series producer David Bernad acknowledged concerns about casting Patrick due to his last name, but noted his talent ultimately convinced them. This highlights the tension between recognition of privilege and individual merit in Hollywood.
"I know there are people who'll say I only got this role because of who my dad is... they're not seeing that I've had ten years of acting classes..."
"Patrick Schwarzenegger's last name worked against him, by the way... We didn't want to cast him because of that."
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