Arnold Schwarzenegger wishes pal Clint Eastwood a happy 93rd birthday
31.05.2023 - 17:45
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Arnold Schwarzenegger posted a heartwarming tribute wishing his longtime friend Clint Eastwood a happy 93rd birthday. The Terminator star, 75, shared a throwback snap of the duo skiing together as he gushed about the showbiz icon. 'Happy birthday, Clint! You've inspired me, you've mentored me, and you're a wonderful friend.
At 93, you prove that heroes don't retire - they reload. You're a legend,' Arnold tweeted. The Hollywood heavyweights have been friends for decades, and in 2006 the Dirty Harry star was awarded the first ever California Hall of Fame award by then-Governor of California Schwarzenegger.
He even once called Eastwood his idol, saying in a 2013 interview that he always likes to learn from his long-time friend. The photo Schwarzenegger posted was previously shared by the actor in 2019, and depicted the superstars all bundled up as they stood in the snow with their ski poles in hand. At the time, he captioned the snap: 'Name a more iconic duo.
I'll wait. 'On top of their prolific acting careers, the pair also share a background in politics. Schwarzenegger served as the Governor of California from 2003 to 2011, while Eastwood also held office as the Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California in the 1980s.
This is certainly not the first time Schwarzenegger has gushed about Eastwood. Back in 2011, he described Eastwood's trajectory as a model for his own career. 'In the future I have to adapt my roles to my age,' he explained, according to Slash Film.
'Clint Eastwood also has done it in the same way. Extreme fighting or shooting is not possible anymore. I want to be more encouraged as an actor and I believe that I can manage this challenge.