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Stallone: Schwarzenegger rivalry was life and death
22 Sep
Summary
- Stallone described his rivalry with Schwarzenegger as 'life and death'.
- They competed fiercely for action film roles in the 1980s.
- Their decades-long feud eventually evolved into a strong friendship.
Sylvester Stallone has revealed the profound intensity of his past rivalry with fellow action star Arnold Schwarzenegger. He characterized their competition during the 1980s Hollywood heyday as being 'life and death,' likening their struggles to gladiatorial combat in the Roman Colosseum. Stallone explained that this fierce competition, which involved competing for major film roles and even strategic mind games, ultimately pushed both actors to excel.
This decades-long feud saw the stars 'truly loathe each other' at its peak. However, after approximately twenty years, their animosity subsided, leading to a reconciliation and a strong friendship. Following their truce, Stallone and Schwarzenegger shared the screen in multiple films, including 'The Expendables' franchise and 'Escape Plan'. Stallone's reflections highlight a remarkable transformation from bitter rivals to respected collaborators.
