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A popular adage advises against meeting one's heroes, suggesting that the facade portrayed by celebrities is often deceptive. Figures in the entertainment industry, sports, and corporate media are often groomed to represent ideals that can clash with their true selves. This discrepancy often leads to a shattered illusion, akin to discovering that the character you've idolized is merely played by an individual behind an elaborate mask. Schwarzenegger's case serves this narrative well; once the embodiment of the rugged, toxic masculinity of 80s action heroes, his current public persona raises eyebrows and invites scrutiny.