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 acclaimed American actor and filmmaker with a career spanning over five decades. He's been recognized with a Golden Globe and Critics' Choice Award, and has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards and BAFTA Awards. Notably, Stallone is one of the few actors to have starred in a number one box-office film across six consecutive decades, highlighting his enduring popularity and success in the entertainment industry. He is best known for his roles in the Rocky and Rambo franchises.

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

1986: Sexual Assault Allegation

In 1986, Stallone was accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl while shooting a film in Las Vegas. The teen alleged Stallone forced her into a threesome with his bodyguard, but Stallone's representative denied the allegation.

1987: Settlement to Toni-Ann Filiti

In 1987, Stallone 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, who threatened to file a lawsuit accusing him of abuse.

February 26, 2000: Alleged Incident with Margie Carr

On February 26, 2000, Stallone was allegedly involved in an incident with Margie Carr at a Santa Monica fitness center.

February 2001: Margie Carr's Lawsuit

In February 2001, Margie Carr filed a lawsuit against Stallone, accusing him of rape during an incident that allegedly occurred in February 2000.

2007: Jintropin Possession in Australia

In 2007, Stallone was found with 48 vials of Jintropin in his luggage by Australian customs officials and later pleaded guilty to possessing a controlled substance.

2012: Alleged Abuse by Toni-Ann Filiti's Son

In 2012, after the death of Toni-Ann Filiti, her son Edd Filiti, supported the claims that his mother had been abused by her half-brother Stallone

2013: Abuse Allegations Report

In 2013, it was reported that Stallone had paid a $2 million lump-sum settlement to his half-sister Toni-Ann Filiti in 1987 over abuse allegations, which representatives for Stallone and Filiti's mother denied, accusing Filiti of blackmail.

2016: Report on 1986 Allegation

In 2016, a report from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was published regarding the 1986 sexual assault allegation against Stallone. Stallone's ex-wife Brigitte Nielsen and co-star David Mendenhall defended him.

November 2017: Sexual Assault Accusation

In November 2017, a woman accused Sylvester Stallone of sexually assaulting her in the early 1990s at his Santa Monica office, which Stallone denied. His attorney mentioned that the accuser filed a report after an entertainment website declined the story.

June 2018: Investigation Confirmed

In June 2018, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office confirmed that the Santa Monica Police Department presented a sex crimes case against Sylvester Stallone to a special prosecution task force for review.

October 2018: No Charges Filed

In October 2018, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office decided not to charge Sylvester Stallone for the alleged assault, as no witnesses corroborated the allegations. Stallone in turn filed a police report regarding her lying on an official document.