Leaving with some important lessons. Joseph Baena opened up about becoming his own person during his time on Dancing With the Stars shortly after he was eliminated alongside partner Daniella Karagach during the Tuesday, October 18, episode.“It’s hard for any kid to have high-achieving parents.
It doesn’t have to be a star. It doesn’t have to be a pro athlete. It could just be any high-achieving parent. It’s difficult,” Baena, 25, who is the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mildred Baena, exclusively told Us Weekly following his performance. “There’s a lot of pressure [and] a lot of comparison.
So, the main thing wasn’t just stepping out of anyone’s shadows — it was more so me just trying to please myself and trying to chase my own dreams.”The fitness model praised DWTS for helping him build up his confidence, adding, “This show for sure is the icing on the cake for this year of doing that — chasing my own passions [and] chasing my own dreams.
I’ve found a new passion. Like, I love dancing, it’s been so fun.”Joseph also gushed about getting to work with Karagach, 29, during his time on season 31. “Daniella has made this experience that much better the way that she’s coached me, the way that she’s been such a great teammate, partner [and] friend,” he continued. “It means the world to me.
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