Cliff Notes – Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son, 27, shows off transformation after major weight loss
- Christopher Schwarzenegger, 27, has undergone a significant weight loss transformation since starting a fitness regime in 2020, aiming to improve his health ahead of graduating from university.
- The youngest Schwarzenegger sibling was recently spotted at an Easter family lunch, showcasing his new physique alongside his model girlfriend, Abbie Champion, and other family members.
- Both Arnold Schwarzenegger and brother Patrick have publicly praised Christopher for his commitment to fitness, highlighting his dedication to a healthier lifestyle.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son, 27, shows off transformation after major weight loss
Christopher Schwarzenegger has totally transformed his health – and his image (Picture: Broadimage/Shutterstock)
Christopher Schwarzenegger is practically unrecognisable now after undergoing a major weight loss transformation.
The 27-year-old is the son of Terminator legend Arnold Schwarzenegger, 77, and his ex-wife, Maria Shriver, 69.
Working as the Director of Development at Indus Valley Media, a Los Angeles-based production company, Christopher does much of his work behind the scenes rather than on-screen.
This is a stark contrast to his brother and fellow nepo baby Patrick, 31, who recently shocked with nude, incestuous scenes in HBO’s The White Lotus.
In a much more wholesome affair, though, the siblings stepped out over the weekend for an Easter lunch with their family.
Christopher proudly showcased his trim physique on the outing, wearing a tight-fitting long-sleeve top and fitted grey slacks.
The 27-year-old debuted his major weight loss transformation over Easter weekend (Picture: North-Sunset/Backgrid)
He looked noticeably slimmer while heading to lunch with his famous family (Picture: North-Sunset/Backgrid)
Carrying a Chick-fil-A drink, he arrived at the gathering with his model girlfriend, Abbie Champion, whom he has dated for almost a decade.
There was a full house at the restaurant, as they were joined by Schwarzenegger sisters Christina, 33, and Katherine, 35, with the latter bringing along her Hollywood star hubby, Chris Pratt, 45.
According to onlookers, the famous brood was seen arriving at the Restoration Hardware restaurant in West Hollywood.
Journalist and former First Lady of California Maria was also present, as she was spotted leaving in a car with Christopher.
As for father Arnie, however, the actor, who split from Maria in 2011, opted to skip the celebrations.
Christopher’s family Easter lunch comes after he embarked on a weight loss journey in 2020 to overhaul his health.
It’s believed he undertook a new fitness regime in 2020 (Picture: Broadimage/Shutterstock)
Christopher is a much more private member of the Schwarzenegger fam (Picture: FilmMagic)
At the time, sources said he undertook the challenge as he wanted to make a change ahead of graduating from the University of Michigan.
‘He started working out and making better food choices,’ an insider told Hollywood Life.
‘He was away at school, living like a typical college kid for a few years, but he’s growing up now and ready to take better care of himself.’
The youngest Schwarzenegger child is the most private of the clan and not much is known about his personal life.
However, almost three years after deciding to switch up his lifestyle, he was spotted at a gym in 2023 with a considerably more buff figure.
It’s unknown whether his famous father has ever given him advice, but the Austrian and American businessman has spoken about fitness publicly before.
Christopher has been praised by his older brother, Patrick, and their Terminator legend dad, Arnold, for the changes he’s made (Picture: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Patrick shocked with his nude scenes in the latest season of The White Lotus (Picture: Home Box Office, Inc. All Rights Reserved)
‘My advice to beginners is really simple: begin, and then don’t stop until it is a routine,’ Arnold wrote in his weekly newsletter, The Pump Daily, in early 2023.
‘For a lot of people, that first step is the hardest. So find something, anything, you can do.’
He added: ‘Once you begin, the key is keeping your momentum… Motivation is fleeting, but routine is what carries you on. You need to make this a routine.
‘Do whatever you can do every day for a month, and then build on that.’
Additionally, when Christopher turned 24, both his father and brother Patrick expressed their pride for his newfound exercise regime.
‘Between your boxing classes, your weightlifting classes, your stretching classes, your cycling classes, and on and on, I can’t even keep up with you!’, his bodybuilder father penned on Instagram.
Patrick added: ‘Proud of you. New job. Crushing in the gym. Whole new person. Can’t wait to see what this year brings.’