Rivals Turned Friends: Schwarzenegger and Stallone's Competitive Past

In a recent joint interview, legendary actors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone have revealed the details of their once-fierce rivalry that spanned decades. The two action stars, now aged 78 and 79 respectively, were once fierce competitors in the industry, with Stallone recalling how they would "stare at each other for a few seconds" whenever they entered a party, each determined to one-up the other.

The rivalry began in 1977 at the Golden Globes ceremony, where both Schwarzenegger and Stallone had won awards. Stallone, feeling threatened by Schwarzenegger's success, dramatically threw a bouquet of flowers at his rival, seeing it as "the beginning of a battle." This incident sparked a years-long competition, with Schwarzenegger admitting that he had to "chase" Stallone's success and higher salaries.

However, the two have since put aside their differences and formed a close friendship. Schwarzenegger now speaks highly of Stallone's "dedication and passion," while Stallone praises his friend's "rock steady" and "very organized" nature. The once-fierce rivals have come to appreciate each other's unique qualities and the journey that led them to this point.