Sylvester Stallone opened up about a challenging period in his life during an episode of the podcast “Unwaxed,” hosted by his daughters Sophia and Sistine. The actor revealed feeling ashamed to be their father in the early 2000s when he struggled to secure acting roles. Stallone expressed his sense of worthlessness during this time and shared that his daughters didn’t fully understand his profession. He noted feeling like he was wandering around looking depressed.
Stallone, known for iconic roles in films like the Rocky and Rambo franchises, experienced a career lull in the early 2000s. His daughters recounted how he would watch movies all day during that challenging period. The actor reflected on the importance of family during tough times, acknowledging that when the good times fade, family becomes crucial. He admitted feeling like the ship had sailed on him, and he believed he was done with acting.
The Hollywood star emphasized the significance of family and realized that some people he thought were friends weren’t genuine. Stallone remarked on the impact of the difficult period on his perspective and values. Despite the challenges, he eventually made a comeback with roles in films like the Expendables series, Creed spinoffs, and Guardians of the Galaxy.
In a candid moment, Stallone shared that he regretted prioritizing work over family in the past. He recognized the importance of balancing career and personal life, acknowledging the tragic mistake of putting work ahead of family. Stallone’s reflections on his journey, regrets, and the crucial role of family offer a glimpse into the highs and lows of a storied career.
I was embarrassed to be your father.
I felt so worthless. You didn’t even really know what I did for a living,” he added. “He just wanders around looking depressed.
When the good times go away, that’s when you find out your family is so important,” he told his daughters. “The ship sailed on me, it was pretty bad. And I realized that people you thought were your friends are not your friends.”
He added, “I thought I was definitely done. The phone wasn’t ringing.”
