Summary
Joseph Baena, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son, has been following in his father’s footsteps while also charting his own course, earning himself a respectable net worth in the process. Joseph Baena was born to Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mildred Patricia “Patty” Baena. However, he is the legal son of Rogelio Baena, andhe didn’t realize he was Schwarzenegger’s son until 2010, when the details of Arnold’s adulterous affair with his household staffer, Patty, were leaked by the press (viaPeople).
However, Joseph and Arnold have made up for lost time and the pair have been seen together and often comment on one another’s social media posts, though Joseph still uses his mother’s name.Joseph appeared onDancing with the Stars, got his real estate license, dabbled in bodybuilding, and began his acting career in the mid-2010s. The young Schwarzennegger began dating his current girlfriend, entrepreneur and influencer Nicky Dodaj, in 2019, and the pair appear to still be going strong (viaDailyMail).
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Joseph Baena’s Net Worth
Baena Has Income From Several Streams
As a young professional,it’s not entirely clear what Joseph Baena’s net worth is. There are some indications he’s doing well for himself though. Joseph announced onInstagramthat he got his real estate license in May 2021 and sold his first home a year later, which he again posted on hisInstagram. According toIndeed, the average salary for a real estate agent in LA, California is around $100,000.
That salary, combined with his handful of movie and TV roles, as well as a substantialTikTokfollowing of 234K followers, indicates Baena is not struggling for money. Joseph is also loath to receive aid from his father,Arnold, who was paid $30 million forTerminator 3: Rise of the Machines. He toldMen’s Healthin 2022,
“My dad is old-school; he doesn’t believe in handouts. He believes hard work pays off, and so do I. I love the word honor, and I’m very prideful in the sense that if I use my dad’s contacts or ask him for favors, I wonder what honor is that gonna bring me?”
Joseph Baena’s Age & Height
Baena Is A Libra
Joseph Baena’s height is listed as 6' 2" onIMDbandEssentiallySports. He was born on August 06, 2025, making him 26 in the summer of 2024. That also makes Joseph a Libra. Libra is an air sign and the only sign in the zodiac represented by an inanimate object: scales (viaAllure). The Libra sign reflects balance and harmony, and they strive to create equilibrium in all areas of their lives.
Considering the unusual circumstances of Joseph’s early life and his reconnection with Arnold, it’s clear Joseph values harmony.
Considering the unusual circumstances of Joseph’s early life and his reconnection with Arnold, it’s clear Joseph values harmony. Libra signs are also highly governed by their physical appearance. Like his father before him, Joseph has gotten very interested in bodybuilding andhis concern with his physical appearance is emblematic of many Libra signs.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is a fire sign Leo, which have relationships with air signs like Libra.
Joseph Baena Shares Arnold’s Passion For Body Building
Arnold Has Helped His Son Get Into Lifting
Along with acting and real estate, Joseph is also interested in bodybuilding, often posting his impressive progress online. In his interview withMen’s Health, he spoke about following his dad’s career in that regard. Arnold gave JosephThe Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding(which Arnold coauthored) to start Joseph off on the right foot, training-wise. Joseph has learned a lot from his father, saying,
“One of the big things I learned from Dad was not to have the ten-rep mentality. It’s pushing yourself to the limits and going that extra mile, getting those extra reps and half reps till you’re basically dying.”
Joseph also seems to have a good understanding of what’s important, even when it comes to bodybuilding,
“There are so many other things that I care about more than fitness. My lifestyle, my family, my friends, having fun at work. There’s a balance. It’s not just fitness all the time.”
Joseph Baenahas an incredibly mature outlook on his life, both in his career and in the way he’s dealt with the public interest in his family’s history. It’s likely his career and net worth are only going to go up in the next few years.
