Arnold Schwarzenegger says rivalry with Sylvester Stallone got ‘out of control’
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Arnold Schwarzenegger has expressed remorse for his intense and uncontrollable competition with Sylvester Stallone.
During the peak of their successful careers, the two action heroes were frequently compared and contrasted against each other. One was known as the star of the Terminator franchise while the other led the Rocky franchise. The two actors would often criticize each other publicly in the media, and Stallone has since admitted that there seemed to be an innate dislike or repulsion between them, even on a genetic level.
The conflict lasted for twenty years and concluded in the late 1990s. Afterward, they have become very close friends and frequently work together on various projects.
During the episode of The Graham Norton Show that aired on Friday (27 October), Schwarzenegger spoke about his past movie rivalry with Stallone. He shared that their competitiveness extended beyond the screen and into real life, with each of them striving to have the best physique, highest body count on film, and biggest firearms.
Things escalated and we attempted to sabotage one another.
The situation for the duo altered when they both invested money in the restaurant brand Planet Hollywood that had a particular theme during the 1990s.
Before long, Schwarzenegger, who is 66 years of age, reminisced, saying "we commenced jet-setting around the globe to endorse our work and we developed an incredible bond."
in many action movies. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone often appeared in action movies together where they were portrayed as rivals or enemies.
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The performers have maintained a strong bond over the years, as evidenced by Schwarzenegger’s appearance in Stallone’s 2013 action film Escape Plan and the Expendables series. Schwarzenegger spoke highly of Stallone, describing him as a wonderful person, and emphasized their close relationship by remarking that they are now permanently attached.
When Schwarzenegger was governor of California, he and Stallone, who is currently 67 years old, first crossed paths at the Golden Globes in 1977. It just so happened that they were both seated at the same table during the ceremony.
Rocky, the movie starring Stallone, received six nominations but only won in one category. On the other hand, Schwarzenegger was recognized as the New Star of the Year.
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In the past, Stallone stated that Schwarzenegger had found their failures amusing. This caused Stallone to hurl a container of flowers at Schwarzenegger when Rocky was ultimately awarded the Best Motion Picture - Drama accolade.
In the following years, they continuously attempted to outdo one another. During interviews, they would hurl insults at each other and strive to surpass their rival's portrayal of weapons and on-screen homicides in their respective films.
During an interview with David Letterman in 2013, Stallone stated that he developed a liking towards the competitive aspect of the job. He explained how the rivalry between him and the other individuals on set encouraged him to perform better. For example, if someone had a larger gun, he would try to exceed that by shooting more individuals. This kind of healthy competition pushed Stallone to further improve his skills while filming.
According to Schwarnezenegger, Stallone used people who look like him in some of his movies, which is a huge insult to the action hero. In Rocky IV, which was released in 1985, Stallone's character fought against a villain with an accent that was hard to recognize, and some people believe that this character was meant to represent Schwarzenegger.
The two individuals resolved their disagreements in the latter part of the 1990s.
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Following his role in the 1988 comedy flick Twins alongside Danny DeVito, where his character mocks a poster of Rambo played by Stallone, Schwarzenegger's actions inspired Stallone to venture into the world of comedy. Sadly, Stallone's attempt was a misfire with his involvement in the box office flop Oscar! in 1991.
In 1992, Stallone had another unsuccessful attempt at comedy with his performance in the movie "Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot". He placed the entire blame for the flop on Schwarzenegger, which Schwarzenegger himself acknowledged during an interview with Jimmy Kimmel.
When he looked over the script, he thought it was terrible. To be truthful, he wasn't interested in taking the job. However, the producers approached Sylvester Stallone, who then contacted him about being in the movie.
"I agreed that it was a great idea to make this movie, and my friend also showed interest despite being in competition. He even expressed his determination to do whatever it takes to be a part of it. Unfortunately, things didn't turn out well and the movie was a major flop."
The competition between the two actors faded away towards the end of the '90s as their popularity in the film industry decreased. However, in the early 2000s, they started collaborating on projects. Stallone even showed up to support Schwarzenegger when he became governor of California.
Back in June, Stallone declared that Schwarzenegger was consistently the better one out of the two. Stallone explained, "He constantly knew what to do. He possessed the physique. He possessed the power. That was simply who he was."
