Sylvester Stallone is nothing short of a legend in Hollywood. Some of his most iconic movies include Rocky, Rambo, and the Creed series. With some of the most successful movies in history under his belt, it is no doubt that he has had a highly successful career. However, like many celebrities, things have not always been easy for him.

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Sylvester Stallone has come across many hardships during his career. Being a celebrity, by itself, brings its challenges. While his adult life was spent in the spotlight, there are still some things that you might not know about Sylvester Stallone. Keep scrolling to find out.

9 He Was Born With Bells Palsy

This legendary Rocky Balboa actor was actually born with facial paralysis due to complications during his birth. It is really interesting because it has affected him to this day. The facial paralysis he experienced is actually why he has his trademark look. His crooked smile and slurred speech were brought on by his early life paralysis.

8 Sly Has Mixed Feelings About His Parents

With how amazing Sylvester Stallone is, you might expect him to be raised by amazing people and for him to maintain a great relationship with his parents. However, this could not be farther from the truth. He told his daughters on their podcast, Unwaxed, that he basically had to fend for himself growing up. He regarded his parents as less-than-stellar and detailed how they left him at an old-folks-home during the day for years.

7 Sylvester Stallone Despises Richard Gere

Richard Gere and Sylvester Stallone met early in their acting careers. They were set to be in a film together in 1973 called The Lords of Flatbush. Gere was cast as the protagonist and Sly was set to play the role of Stanley Rosiello. They ended up having a fight on set, and Gere was dismissed from the film after only three days. Sylvester Stallone knew from the start that Gere would be difficult to work with, and he ended up being right.

6 Stallone Pushes His Acting To The Limits

To make a long story short, Sylvester Stallone is simply a legendary action star. He found his niche and capitalized on it, and it helped him have a career like no other. There are few people that could come close to what Stallone was able to accomplish in his action films. He always had intense preparation for his films, like Rocky, that pushed his body to the limits. In one of the films in the Rocky franchise, Stallone wanted to take it to the next level and actually be hit by his costar, Dolph Lundgren. Lundgren showed how much of a true powerhouse he was, and accidentally hit Sylvester Stallone so hard that he had to go to the hospital.

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5 Stallone Has More "Worst Actor" Awards Than Any Performer In Hollywood

It is obvious that Sylvester Stallone is a highly decorated actor. He basically came out of nowhere to almost immediately win an Academy Award. However, he has won a few awards celebrating some of his not-so-awesome performances on screen. Believe it or not, Sylvester Stallone actually won a bunch of Worst Actor awards for his role in the Rambo films and in the film Rhinestone. These awards have helped him have such an infamous career.

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4 Stallone Joined Trump's Mar-A-Lago

Believe it or not, Sylvester Stallone joined Donald Trump's exclusive club, Mar-a-Lago. While the actor has not confirmed his membership with his own words, he has been spotted there many times. One of the first times he was seen there was New Years in 2016. Sylvester Stallone has supported republican candidates for most of his life, the interesting thing is that he did not support Trump in either of his campaigns.

3 Sylvester Stallone Resents The Success Of The Rocky Films

Sylvester Stallone was more than just the star of the Rocky movie franchise. He wrote and directed all five films while simultaneously starring in the title role. He resents the films, despite their success, because he was only an employee on set. He owns no rights to the films, and it is infuriating for him. He has to take a back seat while the production company gets to reap most of the benefits of all of his hard work.

2 Stallone Was Expelled Dozens Of Times Growing Up

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Like many celebrities, Sylvester Stallone did not have it easy growing up. His parents were less than great, and they barely did anything to raise him. He spent most of his time fending for himself. This usually led to him being in trouble a lot. His troubles with his parents led to a lot of fights between him and his peers. He had to change schools over a dozen times because he kept getting expelled.

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