Schwarzenegger’s unexpected gesture

Schwarzenegger, ever the professional, didn’t let his initial reluctance affect his attitude toward Curtis on set. In fact, Arnold was so impressed with her performance that when it came time to finalize the billing for the movie, he surprised everyone by showing a lot of class.

Originally, Arnold was slated to have top billing, followed by the title, then Jamie Lee Curtis’s name. However, after watching the final cut, Cameron realized the film wasn’t just about the action — it was fundamentally about the relationship between the two lead characters.

He saw it as a “domestic epic” that revolved around a marriage, making Jamie Lee Curtis an equally important part of the story. So, Cameron called up Schwarzenegger and asked if he would be okay with placing Curtis’s name before the title, right next to his.

Without hesitation, Schwarzenegger agreed. As Curtis herself put it, in the cutthroat world of show business, credit is everything, and for Arnold to make this move was a “real mensch move on his part.” In an industry where actors can sometimes be protective over their billing, Schwarzenegger’s gesture was a rare and admirable display of respect and generosity.

This behind-the-scenes story not only speaks to the chemistry between Arnold and Jamie Lee Curtis on screen but also highlights the kind of camaraderie and respect that often goes unnoticed behind the scenes.

”They’re both good with comedy; they’re both very physical. They seem to somehow balance each other out very well,” Cameron said after he did the movie.