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Sylvester Stallone’sRockywas an inspirational tale of an underdog boxer who surmounted many challenges in his personal and professional life to finally become a champion. In reality, the protagonist’s journey in the film mirrored many of Stallone’s own personal battles while growing up. From working his way up in an underprivileged background during his formative years, to becoming one of the biggest action stars in Hollywood, the Italian Stallion is a role model for many people who have faced similar hardships.
TheCliffhangeractor revealed many disturbing moments from his childhood while growing up with tough and unsympathetic parents. Appearing in a podcast hosted by his daughters, Stallone spoke about the mental and physical trauma that he faced from his parents which had a deep effect on him.
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Sylvester Stallone Recalled Disturbing Childhood Moments With His Mother
As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.Sylvester Stallonehas lived by this example everyday of his life starting from a fractured childhood which saw the star facing adversity behind the walls of his home. The Italian Stallion who was thrown curveballs at every juncture of his life thanks to a tough upbringing by his parents, recalled how these experiences left burning scars on his mental and physical well being.
Appearing in theUnwaxedpodcast hosted by both his daughters, theRockystar shared many heart-wrenching and tragic memories from his younger days which included facing constant mental abuse from his mother. When every child’s only desire was to feel secure and wanted especially in a safe place like one’s home, Stallone’s mother succeeded in doing the opposite.
“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’.”
In another scathing encounter,The Expendablesactor was further humiliated by his mother who once again emphasized his lack of worth.
“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.”
Despite being emotionally and physically scarred through his childhood, Stallone’s desire for self-respect and validation was the foundation that led him on the quest to become the person he is today.
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Sylvester Stallone’s Father Made Him Unbreakable
If being tormented by one parent wasn’t traumatic enough, Sylvester Stallone faced a double whammy of the worst kind with a father who believed that physical discipline was the mark of a well-raised child. Speaking in theUnwaxedpodcast, the action superstar spoke of these moments with his father that made him impervious to pain.
“I was raised by a very physical father. I was no stranger to serious pain. I think it just became, ‘I’m not gonna break’.”
From escaping the prison that was his home to becoming a bonafide legend in Hollywood, Sylvester Stallone has proved that tragedy can make people stronger and more determined to succeed in life.
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Sharanya Sankar, Writer for FandomwireHaving completed her Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Sharanya has a solid foundation in writing which is also one of her passions. She has worked previously with Book My show for a couple of years where she gained experience reviewing films and writing feature articles. Sharanya’s articles on film and pop culture have also been published on Film Companion, a popular film-based website. Apart from movies and pop culture, her interests include music and sports. She has contributed over 650 articles to Fandomwire so far.
