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Stallone & Schwarzenegger: From Rivals to Friends
14 Oct
Summary
- Stallone revealed he and Schwarzenegger are now good friends.
- Their rivalry reportedly began at the 1977 Golden Globe Awards.
- A business venture helped mend their relationship in the late 1990s.
Sylvester Stallone recently shared that his once-intense rivalry with Arnold Schwarzenegger has evolved into a genuine friendship. At a PaleyFest NY 2026 panel on October 10, Stallone discussed this evolution, comparing their past to the complex relationship between characters in his series "Tulsa King." He noted a mutual respect stemming from their similar drives.
Schwarzenegger, 79, and Stallone, 80, reportedly had a contentious relationship dating back to the 1977 Golden Globe Awards. Accounts suggest a significant animosity existed, with incidents like Stallone throwing flowers and alleged claims of using body doubles. Schwarzenegger even admitted to tricking Stallone into the poorly received 1992 film "Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot."
The animosity significantly waned by the late 1990s. A turning point in their reconciliation appears to have been a business venture, Planet Hollywood restaurants, which offered an opportunity for them to reconnect. Despite their past conflicts, they have since collaborated on films such as "The Expendables" franchise and "Escape Plan."
