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The youngest son of bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger celebrated yet another milestone. However, this time, it was a deeply personal one. The 26-year-old actor posted on Instagram commemorating the first anniversary of his relationship with his girlfriend, Mel. 1 year with my partner in crime,” wrote Joseph Baena.

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However, entrepreneur Ricky Cucalon, a fan of Baena, noticed that the bodybuilder didn’t tag his girlfriend’s Instagram handle on any of the three photos. Tag her bro, don’t be scared, commented the entrepreneur. However, not only did Baena not tag Mel, but also responded to the fan’s comment. Can’t have guys like you knowing her @, wrote the 26-year-old.

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Interestingly, the youngest son of Arnold Schwarzenegger has tagged his girlfriend in previous posts. So, Mel’s identity is not a secret to Baena’s fan base. Although the internet only knows her as her username, Mel, the couple have appeared together on many occasions. Hence, we may safely assume that Baena and the fan merely engaged in some friendly banter.

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The 26-year-old actor posted three photos of himself and his girlfriend. The couple was dressed in retro biker clothes and wore sunglasses. Joseph Baena even wore a bandana around his neck to complete the look. While Mel originally posted those photos, Baena reuploaded them with his caption. Mel shared her boyfriend’s post on her Instagram story.

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“#Moseph forever, wrote the model. The 26-year-old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and the model first appeared publicly at this year’s Golden Globes. Since then, the couple have often posted one another’s updates on social media. They’ve also taken a few trips together, including attending Coachella. While there’s no doubt that the couple spent a lot of time together, Baena was quite busy making waves at an international level.

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Joseph Baena at the Arnold Classic UK and South America

Joseph Baena attended his first Arnold Classic this year at Birmingham in the UK. While Arnold Schwarzenegger attended the event, Baena didn’t visit the UK with his father. Instead, the bodybuilder went there as a Young LA-sponsored athlete. Joseph Baena is Arnie’s only child who truly shares his father’s passion for bodybuilding.

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Following the Arnold Classic UK in March, the 26-year-old traveled to Sao Paulo, Brazil, for the Arnold Classic South America. Young LA once again flew him as a sponsored athlete. However, Arnold Schwarzenegger couldn’t make it to Sao Paule. So, Joseph Baena took the stage and gave a short speech on the event’s success. He also appeared on a Brazilian talk show.

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While the 26-year-old is quite busy with all his obligations, the bodybuilding icon’s son isn’t rushing past personal moments like celebrating his first relationship anniversary with Mel. The young son of Arnold Schwarzenegger also isn’t shy to banter with the fans.

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Sagnik Bagchi is a Senior Writer at EssentiallySports, covering collegiate and Olympic sports through opinion‑driven storytelling. His volleyball reporting often spotlights program shifts and leadership changes, including Harper Murray’s evolving role and John Cook’s candid retirement reflections at Nebraska. With nearly four years in sports media, Sagnik has contributed across key beats, from the Paris 2024 Newsbreak team to behind‑the‑scenes coverage of the NHL Playoffs. An English Literature postgraduate, Sagnik’s versatility spans bodybuilding, US sports, and Olympic disciplines. As a former Senior Bodybuilding Writer, his work earned recognition from IFBB Pro Greg Doucette. His adaptability and consistency have resulted in a place in EssentiallySports’ Journalistic Excellence Program, where selected writers work with industry mentors to refine their reporting and analytical skills.

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