Sylvester Stallone Reveals Bulimia Struggle Behind His Muscular Physique
- In a recent interview with The New York Times, Sylvester Stallone revealed that his physical transformations for Rocky III led to bulimia and Steroids use, discussing his intense, often "masochistic" relationship with his body.
- While preparing for Rocky III, Stallone achieved 2.6 percent body fat by consuming yogurt and pudding for six months, admitting that "nobody does it without additives and drugs."
- Stallone contrasted his lean Rocky physique with the "feral and aggressive" warrior look required for Rambo, noting that treating his body in such "masochistic" ways came "at a terrible price."
- Filming Cop Land, when he had to play the "weakest guy in the room," helped Stallone feel liberated, and today he no longer views his body as armor.
- In his forthcoming memoir, The Steps, available on Sept. 29, Stallone advises, "Let someone else carry the banner and don't do your own stunts," prioritizing long-term health.
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Sylvester Stallone is reflecting on the long-term physical damage caused by his most famous action movie roles. In a recent episode of The New York Times’ The Interview podcast, the 80-year-old actor discussed his extreme attempts to maintain his physique during the height of his Rocky and Rambo fame. “It became to the point where […]
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Sylvester Stallone Admits ‘Rocky III’ Body Obsession Led to Bulimia, Steroids
Sylvester Stallone has opened up about the extreme measures he took for Rocky III. The actor said his obsession with his body became so intense that he developed bulimia and used steroids. The 80-year-old also reflected on the lasting physical toll of maintaining his action-star image. He now says those choices came at a significant […]
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