Sylvester Stallone Details Heart-Breaking Thing His Mother Said to Him When He Was Young: “The Only Reason You’re Here Is Because… ”

Similar to Rocky Balboa‘s rise from obscurity to become a top-tier boxer, Sylvester Stallone‘s journey mirrors a remarkable ascent from an underprivileged background to becoming one of the world’s most prominent action stars in the world. Born in New York City, Stallone, as an actor, director, screenwriter, and producer, faced a challenging and often traumatic path to fame and fortune.

Even when he reached the pinnacle of success and was no longer the underdog, Stallone continued to face trials and difficulties. Recently, Stallone shared a heart-wrenching and tragic story with his daughters where he discussed how hard he had it during his formative years.

Sylvester Stallone divulges on his tragic childhood

Sylvester Stallone recently made an appearance on his daughters’ UNWAXED Podcast, where he talked about his life and also promoted his newly launched ‘SLY’ The Documentary. Stallone talked about the times when he felt unloved by his own parents. Then he shared the harsh statements he received from his mother on a frequent basis.

Stallone stated, “It’s odd because the earmarks were there. I’m a little hesitant but too incredibly repetitive because it was told to me so many times. My mother would say ‘The only reason you’re here is because the hanger didn’t work’ or ‘Bouncing down those steps didn’t cause you to get lost’.” Then he also recalled another statement from his mother. “If there was really something wrong with your brain I would have definitely opened up the window and put you on the windowsill and let you freeze,” remembered Stallone.

Remarking on how it made him feel, he added, “Your brain is too young to compute. I almost thought she was joking.” He even had a troubled time with his father. And there were times when it extended to more than just verbal abuse.

Stallone shares the experience of having a physical father

Stallone’s father’s indifference contributed to a challenging family environment. Recollections from Stallone’s brother, Frank Stallone Jr., depict a household where parental fights were a regular occurrence. He revealed, “I was raised by a very physical father. I was no stranger to serious pain.” He continued, adding, “I think it just became, ‘I’m not gonna break’.”

Before their parents’ divorce, Sylvester Stallone and his brother shared memories of frequently residing in boarding houses, mainly because their parents were inattentive. Stallone has suggested that the quest for validation from an audience was a response to the parental neglect experienced during those challenging years.

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This need for affirmation not only became a driving force in Stallone’s life. But also played a role in navigating the challenges of establishing himself in Hollywood. What are your thoughts about this? Let us know in the comments section.

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