Major Controversies Surrounding Sylvester Stallone: A Detailed Timeline

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

Sylvester Stallone is an acclaimed American actor and filmmaker with a career spanning over five decades. He has received numerous awards, including a Golden Globe and a Critics' Choice Award, and has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards and BAFTA Awards. Notably, he is one of only two actors to have starred in a number-one box-office film across six consecutive decades. His films have collectively grossed over $7.5 billion worldwide, 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: Alleged Sexual Assault in Las Vegas

In 1986, while filming a movie in Las Vegas, Stallone was accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl, who claimed he forced her into a threesome with his bodyguard. The incident led to a police report decades later.

1987: Consensual Relationship Claimed by Stallone's Attorneys

In 1987, Stallone's attorneys admitted that the actor had a consensual relationship with a woman who later accused him of sexual assault. Stallone's attorneys stated that they had two witnesses who refuted the claims.

1987: Initial Agreement with Toni-Ann Filiti

In 1987, Sylvester Stallone and his half-sister Toni-Ann Filiti reached an initial agreement regarding financial support.

February 26, 2000: Alleged Incident with Margie Carr

On February 26, 2000, an alleged incident involving Sylvester Stallone and Margie Carr occurred at a Santa Monica fitness center.

February 2001: Rape Lawsuit Filed by Margie Carr

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

2007: Possession of Human Growth Hormone

In 2007, customs officials in Australia discovered 48 vials of the synthetic human growth hormone Jintropin in Sylvester Stallone's luggage, leading to a court hearing.

2012: Half-Sister Toni-Ann Filiti Death

In 2012, Half-Sister Toni-Ann Filiti, died before Stallone's settlement became public.

2013: Settlement with Half-Sister Toni-Ann Filiti

In 2013, it was reported that Sylvester Stallone paid a $2 million settlement and a trust for medical expenses to his half-sister Toni-Ann Filiti after she threatened to accuse him of abuse.

2016: Report of Sexual Assault Allegation Published

In 2016, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department published a report alleging that Stallone was accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in 1986. The teen claimed that Stallone forced her into a threesome with his bodyguard. Stallone's representative denied the allegation and his ex-wife, Brigitte Nielsen, defended him, stating that she was with him at the time of the alleged assault.

November 2017: Woman Accuses Stallone of Sexual Assault

In November 2017, a woman accused Stallone of sexually assaulting her at his Santa Monica office in the early 1990s. Stallone denied the claim, and his attorney stated the accuser filed a report after an entertainment website declined to publish the story.

June 2018: Los Angeles District Attorney's Office Opens Investigation

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, following the sexual assault accusation.

October 2018: Los Angeles District Attorney's Office Declines to Charge Stallone

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, in turn, filed a police report regarding the accuser lying on an official document.