Major Controversies Surrounding Sylvester Stallone: A Detailed Timeline

A closer look at the most debated and controversial moments involving Sylvester Stallone.

Sylvester Stallone is a celebrated American actor and filmmaker with a career spanning over five decades. He has earned numerous awards, including a Golden Globe and a Critics' Choice Award, alongside multiple Academy Award and BAFTA nominations. Notably, he is one of only two actors to have starred in a box-office number-one film across six consecutive decades. His filmography has collectively grossed over $7.5 billion globally, solidifying his status as a major figure in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1986: Allegation of sexual assault in Las Vegas

In 1986, Sylvester Stallone was accused of sexual assault by a 16-year-old girl while he was shooting a film in Las Vegas.

1987: Consensual Relationship Claim

In 1987, Stallone's attorney acknowledged that Stallone had a consensual relationship with the accuser. They also stated that they had two witnesses who refuted the claims of sexual assault.

1987: Settlement with Toni-Ann Filiti

In 1987, Sylvester Stallone reportedly paid a $2 million lump-sum settlement alongside a monthly amount and a trust for psychiatric and medical expenses to his half-sister Toni-Ann Filiti after she threatened to file a lawsuit accusing him of abuse.

February 26, 2000: Alleged Assault by Margie Carr

On February 26, 2000, Sylvester Stallone was allegedly raped by Margie Carr.

February 2001: Margie Carr filed lawsuit against Stallone

In February 2001, an exotic dancer named Margie Carr filed a lawsuit against Sylvester Stallone, accusing him of rape.

2007: Customs incident in Australia

In 2007, Sylvester Stallone was found in possession of 48 vials of the synthetic human growth hormone Jintropin by customs officials in Australia.

2013: Reports of Stallone's settlement with Filiti

In 2013, it was reported that Sylvester Stallone had paid a settlement to his half-sister Toni-Ann Filiti in 1987 after she threatened to file a lawsuit accusing him of abuse. Representatives for Stallone denied the allegations.

2016: Publication of sexual assault report

In 2016, a report from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was published stating that Sylvester Stallone was accused of sexual assault by a 16-year-old girl in 1986. A representative for Stallone denied the allegation.

November 2017: Sexual Assault Accusation

In November 2017, a woman accused Stallone of sexually assaulting her at his Santa Monica office in the early 1990s, which Stallone denied.

June 2018: Investigation Confirmed

In June 2018, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office confirmed an investigation into the sexual assault allegations against Stallone, stating that the Santa Monica Police Department had presented a sex crimes case for review.

October 2018: No Charges Filed

In October 2018, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office decided not to charge Stallone for the alleged assault due to lack of corroborating witnesses. Stallone then filed a police report against the accuser for lying on an official document.