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Sylvester Stallone Hid His Struggles for Decades. Now He’s Coming Clean.

Sep 26, 2026 · 1h 17m

Summary

In this interview, Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Sylvester Stallone about his new memoir, *The Steps*. Stallone reflects on his abusive childhood, the trauma of being sent to a reform school, and how these experiences fueled his intense drive to succeed in Hollywood. He discusses the creation of *Rocky*, his complex relationships with his parents and Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the personal struggles with anxiety and loss that have shaped his life.

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