Actor Jean-Claude Van Damme recently talked about trying and failing to muscle his way into the good graces of longtime movie nemesis Arnold Schwarzenegger via Radar Online.
Insiders recently claimed that Van Damme is trying to turn on the charm after trash-talking the Terminator star for years. It has been noted that the sources reportedly told the National Enquirer that Schwarzenegger refuses to shake hands with the “Muscles From Brussels” who’s currently hawking his own brand of whiskey.
“Jean-Claude wants to meet for lunch, hang out and be introduced to Arnold’s pals at the gym, yet he continues to brag about his popularity and bravery and how he still does his own stunts,” blabbed a tipster.
“He also claims Arnie pales in comparison — and that doesn’t sit well with a lot of people — especially Arnie,” the insider continued. “So it’s no wonder the Governator is icing him out.”
It is recalled how Schwarzenegger and former action flick rival Sylvester Stallone buried the hatchet and became business partners in the Planet Hollywood restaurant franchise.
While Schwarzenegger and Stallone were able to move past their differences, sources claim the former California governor never warmed up to Van Damme, even after they co-starred in 2012’s The Expendables 2.
According to tipsters, Van Damme’s ego burnt any bridges leading to a friendship with the Predator star.
The boastful Belgian action flick star has even reportedly bragged he’s more courageous than the 76-year-old, as well as the Rambo legend because he’s willing to travel to “dangerous countries” for work!
“Arnie and Syl — they are afraid to go international. But I am a globetrotter,” Van Damme told the Daily Mail in October. “I’ve been to Azerbaijan, Khazakstan… all over. They can be seen as dangerous countries I guess, but I have been welcomed there.”
Van Damme’s statements allegedly weren’t dismissed by Schwarzenegger.
“Arnie thinks Jean-Claude is ego-crazed and needs to be taught a lesson in humility before he lets the guy join his club,” huffed an insider.
