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 received numerous awards, including a Golden Globe and a Critics' Choice Award, alongside nominations for Academy Awards and BAFTA Awards. Stallone is one of the few actors to star in a box-office number one film across six consecutive decades. His films have collectively grossed over $7.5 billion worldwide, marking him as a significant figure in the film industry.

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

1987: Consensual Relationship Claim

In 1987, Stallone's attorneys stated that he had a consensual relationship with his accuser.

November 2017: Sexual Assault Accusation

In November 2017, Stallone was accused of sexual assault at his Santa Monica office in the early 1990s. Stallone denied the claim, with his attorney stating the accuser filed a report after a website declined to publish the story and that he had a consensual relationship with her in 1987.

June 2018: Investigation Confirmation

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