Schwarzenegger and Stallone Reflect on Their Iconic Hollywood Rivalry
In a revealing joint interview, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone discuss the competitive antics that fueled their careers during the '80s and '90s.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger admitted to initiating the rivalry with Sylvester Stallone, which included intense competition over body fat percentages and on-screen body counts.
- The rivalry began in earnest at the 1977 Golden Globes, where Stallone's 'Rocky' won Best Film, sparking a competitive relationship.
- Schwarzenegger once tricked Hollywood agents to ensure Stallone took a role in the critically panned film 'Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot,' as a strategic move.
- Both actors now view their past rivalry as a motivating factor that propelled their careers, acknowledging the benefits of having a formidable competitor.
- Today, the former rivals have reconciled, reflecting on their past with humor and appreciation for each other's role in their successes.
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