Arnold Schwarzenegger refuses to be paid for commencement speech

Arnold Schwarzenegger terminated the fee to speak at an upcoming commencement.

The actor and former governor of California was offered $40,000 to speak at the University of Houston’s commencement on May 12, but declined the cash and offered to do it for free, according to UH.

“Gov. Schwarzenegger wasn't aware that a fee was arranged by his representatives to deliver this commencement address, and he has never asked for a speaking fee to speak to students. He has asked his representatives to waive the fee, and he looks forward to his visit," a spokesman for Schwarzenegger told the University. 

 

The star has previously spoken at Emory University and the University of Southern California, as per his rep, he doesn’t charge to speak to the graduates.

Schwarzenegger, 69, has made headlines recently for taking over the hosting gig on “The Apprentice” from now-POTUS Donald Trump.

The actor has since quit the show, citing the baggage that came with Trump’s involvement.