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 highly successful American actor, painter, and filmmaker with a career spanning over five decades. He's received numerous awards, including a Golden Globe and Critics' Choice Award, and has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards and BAFTA Awards. Notably, he's one of only two actors to have starred in a #1 box-office film across six consecutive decades. His films have collectively grossed over $7.5 billion worldwide, demonstrating his enduring popularity and box-office appeal.

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

1987: Consensual Relationship Allegation

In 1987, Stallone's attorneys admitted the actor had a consensual relationship with the accuser but maintained that they had witnesses who refuted the sexual assault claims.

1992: Appearing in Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot

In 1992, Sylvester Stallone appeared in Roger Spottiswoode's action comedy "Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot", which was a critical and box-office disaster. Stallone took the role based on a rumor that Arnold Schwarzenegger was interested in it.

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November 2017: Sexual Assault Allegation

In November 2017, a woman accused Sylvester Stallone of sexually assaulting her in the early 1990s at his Santa Monica office, which he denied. His attorney stated the accuser filed a report after a website declined to pick up the story.

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 the 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, citing a lack of corroborating witnesses. Stallone then filed a police report accusing her of lying on an official document.