Sylvester Stallone sheds light on the uniqueness of his family’s new documentary series!
The Stallones are no strangers to stardom, with their patriarch dominating the big screen with iconic roles and his wife, Jennifer Flavin, a well-known figure in the fashion industry. However, as the couple and their three daughters prepare to share their lives with viewers, they aim to stay true to themselves rather than emulate the Kardashian family’s hit formula.
Sylvester Stallone Contrasts Family Documentary Series With ‘The Kardashians’, Emphasizing Authenticity
After starring in hit movies like ‘Rocky’ and ‘Rambo’, the acclaimed actor is taking on a different role, this time as himself. In the upcoming series, ‘The Family Stallone’, the 76-year-old will take center stage alongside his wife and daughters Sophia, Sistine and Scarlet.
The show takes a unique approach as a docuseries rather than a typical reality show, offering authentic insight into their lives. Premiering on Wednesday, May 17, they talked about the challenges of being on camera, including the three-time Oscar nominee’s role in guiding his daughters through the ups and downs of their romantic relationships.
Talking with ET’s Cassie DiLaurahe expressed his enthusiasm for the transition from big screen to small and recognized the opportunity to embrace their current notoriety.
Flavin emphasized that nothing is staged in the series, expressing his intention to avoid contrived situations. She mentioned that the show was not about excessive drama or fabricated conflict, stating, “I wanted to show people real things that happen.”
Viewers of “The Family Stallone” can expect to witness a wide range of experiences, including the award-winning star’s involvement in his daughters’ love lives. Sophia shared that her dad gives the best dating advice, while her mom revealed he even writes their breakup texts.
Unabashedly admitted his role, stating: “Guilty. I am a good writer. However, her tendency to include her famous catchphrase, “Keep knocking”, was noted by Sistine, who revealed that she deleted that part of the posts.
While expressing confidence in the show’s longevity, they made it clear that they weren’t aiming to emulate the long-running Kardashian family reality series. They acknowledged the success of the Kardashians: “They did it so well. And it works for them, and it wouldn’t do to copy them. Sylvester said they focus on authenticity, adding, “Because that’s who we are.”
‘First Blood’ star opens up about brief split from wife
Despite being one of the longest-lasting couples in the entertainment industry, the couple surprised fans when Flavin filed for divorce last August, nearly ending their two-decade marriage.
However, a month later, they again stunned the public by reconciling. the explosion reported that afterwards, Stallone shed some light on the whole experience, which he described as a “very tumultuous time”.
Reports said they were heading into a contentious legal battle to split their joint assets. However, through private and heartfelt conversations, they reconciled their differences.
In an interview with the (Sunday Times), the ‘Demolition Man’ actor noted that during this phase he engaged in deep self-reflection, realizing the importance of prioritizing his availability. for his family above any other commitment.
According to (Yahoo), he said, “There was a reawakening of what was more precious than anything, which was my love for my family. It took over my work, and it was a hard lesson to learn.
As for what pushed the admired couple to the brink of separation, The Blast shared that the rough patch followed Stallone’s purchase of a Rottweiler shortly after their 25th wedding anniversary.
Although Dwight was meant to be extra protection for their home, the main problem came when the ‘Cliffhanger’ star got the dog tattooed to cover his wife’s face. This reportedly angered the model enough that she filed for divorce just a day after the ink was seen.
However, what started as a point of contention turned into something heartwarming when the Rottweiler became an integral part of the family, even his wife grew fond of the canine companion despite her initial reservations about the purchase. .