{"id":91478,"date":"2024-12-21T11:44:42","date_gmt":"2024-12-21T04:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/levanews.com\/?p=46436"},"modified":"2024-12-21T11:44:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-21T04:44:55","slug":"users-say-arnold-schwarzenegger-looks-unrecognizable-with-white-beard-longer-hair-as-santa-claus-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/users-say-arnold-schwarzenegger-looks-unrecognizable-with-white-beard-longer-hair-as-santa-claus-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Users Say Arnold Schwarzenegger Looks \u2018Unrecognizable\u2019 with White Beard &amp; Longer Hair as Santa Claus \u2014 Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On December 17, Arnold Schwarzenegger stunned fans after sharing a festive photo on Facebook, showcasing a dramatically different look from his iconic action-hero image.\n</p><div class='\"code-block' code-block-12>\n<figure id='\"attachment_186145\"' class='\"wp-caption' alignnone aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-186145\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-186145 td-animation-stack-type0-2 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/Screenshot_1531.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"404\"' height='\"128\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-186145\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>A netizen\u2019s comment on Arnold Schwarzenegger\u2019s appearance, posted on December 17, 2024. | Source: Facebook.com\/arnold\n<p>In the photo, Arnold Schwarzenegger dons a bright red coat with large toggle buttons, layered over a colorful knit sweater and complemented by a long, patterned scarf. The 77-year-old actor completes the transformation with a white beard and wavy gray hair.\n</p><p>This look was later revealed to be part of Arnold Schwarzenegger\u2019s role as Santa Claus in the film, \u201cThe Man with the Bag.\u201d Standing beside him is his co-star, Alan Ritchson, casually dressed in a neutral-toned coat and dark cap, subtly contrasting Schwarzenegger\u2019s striking seasonal look.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-186149 td-animation-stack-type0-2 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/Screenshot_1532.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"438\"' height='\"427\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><div class='\"code-block' code-block-13>\n<p>Facebook users were surprised by Schwarzenegger\u2019s appearance.\n</p><p>\u201cArnie looks great with longer hair,\u201d one user commented. Meanwhile another exclaimed, \u201cI didn\u2019t recognise you Arnie [sic]!\u201d\n</p><p>\u201cWhite beard + white hair, this is Conan finally becoming the King in my dreams, for the last chapter of the trilogy! Crom, to hell with you [sic]!\u201d seomeone else remarked, referencing Schwarzenegger\u2019s iconic role in \u201cConan the Barbarian.\u201d\n</p><div class='\"code-block' code-block-1>\n<p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-186150 td-animation-stack-type0-2 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/Screenshot_1533.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"455\"' height='\"541\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>Others thought his natural gray hair suited him well. However, one had trouble recognizing him at first. \u201cFor a moment I couldn\u2019t tell it was Arnold until I read who posted this, then I recognized \ud83d\ude03 It was the hairstyle that made him a bit unrecognizable,\u201d the person shared.\n</p><p>The actor\u2019s transformation were praised by many fans, with some saying his Austrian roots make him a natural fit for portraying Santa Claus. Others were so surprised by the photo that they initially thought it was AI-generated.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-186151 td-animation-stack-type0-2 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/Screenshot_1534.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"522\"' height='\"94\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>In addition to unveiling his festive look for the film, Schwarzenegger praised the film\u2019s director, Adam Shankman for being \u201cone of the funniest directors\u201d he\u2019s worked with.\n</p><p>More photos and a video of the actor filming the movie in various locations across New York City were also shared by Elder Ordonez. This celebrity photographer provided a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the production.\n</p><div class='\"code-block' code-block-9>\n<div data-cptid='\"1539520_timelesslife.info_300x250_Carpet\"'>\n\n<figure id='\"attachment_186152\"' class='\"wp-caption' alignnone aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-186152\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-186152 td-animation-stack-type0-2 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/Screenshot_1535.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"429\"' height='\"763\"' title='\"\"'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-186152\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Arnold Schwarzenegger walking in New York City, posted on December 16, 2024 | Source: Instagram.com\/elderordonez1\n<p>The \u201cCommando\u201d actor was seen waving and thanking drivers when he crossed the street, adding a touch of real-world warmth to his Santa-inspired look.\n</p><p>That morning filming caused traffic delays on 5th Avenue, where Schwarzenegger was spotted crossing the street and interacting with the public.\n</p><p>In another moment, Schwarzenegger can be seen looking serious while sharing a scene with Ritchson. The \u201cTerminator\u201d actor also described in his Facebook post that New York is an \u201camazing host,\u201d praising its festive atmosphere as the perfect setting for the film.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-186153 td-animation-stack-type0-2 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/Screenshot_1536.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"428\"' height='\"539\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>He also shared he was excited about working with Amazon on the project, adding, \u201cI can\u2019t wait to share all of this Christmas cheer with each and every one of you.\u201d\n</p><p>The holiday movie follows a whimsical, action-packed storyline. When Santa\u2019s magical bag is stolen, he enlists Vance, a former thief on his \u201cnaughty list,\u201d to help retrieve it.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-186154 td-animation-stack-type0-2 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/Screenshot_1537.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"507\"' height='\"745\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><div class='\"code-block' code-block-8><ins class='\"adsbyadop_bb356adc-7649-48c4-8ebb-b7f30f974225\"'>\n<div>\n<p>\n</p><p>This marks Schwarzenegger\u2019s return to Christmas films after nearly 30 years. His last holiday movie, \u201cJingle All the Way\u201d (1996), became a beloved classic.\n</p><p>In the film, he played a father desperately trying to find a Turbo Man action figure for his son on Christmas Eve. The movie featured a strong cast, including Sinbad, Rita Wilson, Phil Hartman, Robert Conrad, and Martin Mull.\n</p><p>Off the screen, in December 2023, Schwarzenegger shared a video on TikTok of his annual visit to the Hollenbeck Youth Center in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, where he gave out Christmas gifts to families and children.\n</p><p>\u201cThere is a reason I have been handing out presents at the @hollenbeckyouthcenter in Boyle Heights for over 30 years. When I first came to America, my friends at Gold\u2019s Gym were so generous. They brought me in during Christmas time and made me feel so happy and included,\u201d he wrote in the caption.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-186155 td-animation-stack-type0-2 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/Screenshot_1539.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"428\"' height='\"709\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>In the video, Schwarzenegger could be seen handing out gifts, chatting with families, and posing for photos, further showcasing his commitment to spreading joy during the holiday season.\n</p><div class='\"code-block' code-block-4>\n<p>Speaking about his first Christmas experience in the U.S., he recalled how he celebrated the season with his gym friends.\n</p><p>\u201cThey invited me to their house. Fantastic. They gave me Christmas gifts, they had this beautiful Christmas tree and I felt so included here in America, even though I was a foreigner, I just came to this country,\u201d he said.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-186156 td-animation-stack-type0-2 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/12%5C/Screenshot_1540.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"497\"' height='\"578\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p>He continued, \u201cSo I will never forget that kind of sweetness and kindness and inclusion, so I wanted to do the same thing when I had the money. So this is why for the last 30-something years I\u2019ve been coming out here\u2026It makes me feel good that I can share the kindness and inspire other people to do the same thing.\u201d\n</p><blockquote id='\"v84906278990329900\"' class='\"tiktok-embed\"' cite='\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@arnoldschnitzel\/video\/7313328859301170475\"' data-video-id='\"7313328859301170475\"'>\n<p>From festive transformations to heartfelt gestures, Arnold Schwarzenegger proves he\u2019s not only a cinematic icon but also a source of joy and inspiration during the holiday season.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>On December 17, Arnold Schwarzenegger stunned fans after sharing a festive photo on Facebook, showcasing a dramatically different look from his iconic action-hero image. 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