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 garnered numerous awards, including a Golden Globe and a Critics' Choice Award, and has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards and BAFTA Awards. He is one of the few actors to have starred in a box-office number-one film across six consecutive decades. His films have collectively grossed over $7.5 billion worldwide, highlighting his significant impact on the film industry.

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

1986: Alleged Sexual Assault in Las Vegas

In 1986, Sylvester Stallone was accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in Las Vegas. The alleged victim claimed Stallone forced her into a threesome with his bodyguard.

1987: Lump-Sum Settlement to Toni-Ann Filiti

In 1987, Stallone paid a lump-sum settlement alongside a monthly amount and a trust for psychiatric and medical expenses to his half-sister Toni-Ann Filiti.

1987: Consensual Relationship Claim

In 1987, Stallone's attorneys admitted that the actor had a consensual relationship with his accuser. They also stated that they had two 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 rumors that Arnold Schwarzenegger was interested, who later admitted he faked interest to lure Stallone into the project.

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February 26, 2000: Alleged Rape Incident at Fitness Center

On February 26, 2000, an exotic dancer named Margie Carr accused Sylvester Stallone of rape at a Santa Monica fitness center.

February 2001: Lawsuit Filed Against Stallone

In February 2001, Margie Carr filed a lawsuit against Sylvester Stallone, accusing him of rape. Stallone's lawyer denied the claim.

2007: Human Growth Hormone Incident in Australia

In 2007, Sylvester Stallone was found with 48 vials of synthetic human growth hormone, Jintropin, in his luggage in Australia. He later pleaded guilty to possessing a controlled substance.

August 13, 2010: Release of The Expendables

On August 13, 2010, "The Expendables," written, directed, and starring Sylvester Stallone, was released. It featured numerous action stars and marked the biggest opening weekend in Stallone's career. In summer 2010, a Brazilian company claimed to be owed over US$2 million for its work on the film.

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2013: Report on Stallone's Settlement with Half-Sister

In 2013, it was reported that Stallone paid a settlement to his half-sister Toni-Ann Filiti in 1987 after she threatened to accuse him of abuse.

2016: Report Published on 1986 Alleged Assault

In 2016, a report from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was published regarding the 1986 allegation of sexual assault against Sylvester Stallone. Stallone denied the allegation.

November 2017: Sexual Assault Accusation

In November 2017, Stallone was accused of sexual assault at his Santa Monica office in the early 1990s, which he denied. His attorney stated that the accuser had filed a report after an entertainment website declined to publish the story.

June 2018: Investigation Confirmed

In June 2018, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office confirmed that the Santa Monica Police Department had presented a sex crimes case against 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 Stallone for the alleged assault, citing a lack of corroborating witnesses. Stallone then filed a police report against the accuser for lying on an official document.