Sylvester Stallone

2022 - 8 - 25

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Sylvester Stallone says he and wife Jennifer Flavin are 'amicably ... (CNN)

Flavin filed her petition in Palm Beach County, Florida on Friday, "for dissolution of marriage and other relief," according to People. The two wed in 1997.

"I ask for privacy for our family as we amicably move forward." Flavin filed her petition in Palm Beach County, Florida on Friday, "for dissolution of marriage and other relief," We are amicably and privately addressing these personal issues," Stallone said in a statement to CNN.

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Sylvester Stallone addresses reports that a dog caused marriage to ... (Page Six)

On Wednesday, it was reported that Stallone's wife, Jennifer Flavin, filed for divorce because they fought over a new Rottweiler named Dwight. The argument over ...

He was shooting the Paramount+ series “Tulsa King” in Oklahoma City and was “shocked” when he got the news. After an on-again-off-again relationship, the pair married in 1997 and share “I have the highest respect for Jennifer,” he added. [regarding a tattoo of Flavin](https://pagesix.com/2022/08/24/fiery-fight-over-dog-broke-up-sylvester-stallones-25-year-marriage/) that he covered up with a portrait of Dwight. [told TMZ,](https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/24/sylvester-stallone-doh-jennifer-flavin-divorce/) although he did concede that the couple disagreed over “how to care for the dog” given they often travel and live in two homes. [ended because of his dog.](https://pagesix.com/2022/08/24/fiery-fight-over-dog-broke-up-sylvester-stallones-25-year-marriage/)

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Sylvester Stallone's wife files for divorce days after he covers tattoo ... (The Independent)

The actor recently covered up a tattoo of his wife's face on his bicep with an image of his late dog, Butkus.

[Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) The actor marked the occasion by posting an Instagram tribute to his wife. “There is not enough words to describe what this incredibly selfless, dedicated, patient woman has meant to our lives and I only wish they could be another 25! love you so much”. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. The new ink was posted on social media by Stallone and tattoo artist Zach Perez, before being deleted from both accounts. [covered a tattoo of Flavin’s face on his right bicep](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11135551/Sylvester-Stallone-gets-huge-bicep-tattoo-wife-Jennifer-Flavin-COVERED-dog.html). “These girls are my priority, nothing else matters,” she captioned the Instagram post. The separation comes just days after the Rocky actor covered up a tattoo of his wife’s portrait with one of his late dog, Butkus. The former model is also accusing Stallone of allegedly moving assets from marital funds. “The 4 of us forever”. "Upon information and belief, the Husband has engaged in the intentional dissipation, depletion and/or waste of marital assets which has had an adverse economic impact on the marital estate,” the court documents stated.

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From Sylvester Stallone to Rihanna - stars who changed up their ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Sylvester Stallone had his tattoo of his wife's face replaced with one of a dog from his iconic movie Rocky, as it emerged they are divorcing.

Revealing the new tattoo during his debut radio show Sheen’s Korner, the Hollywood bad boy, 56, held up a bottle named Tiger Blood and ranted: “That is what we’re all doing. But after their toxic divorce four years later he changed it to his famous catchphrase, ‘Winning’. Ariana also got the word “Pete” on her ring finger. [Perrie](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/perrie-edwards) on his biceps in 2013, after he got engaged to the Little Mix star. [marriage](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/inside-angelina-jolie-already-engaged-24045565) ended in 2002 the actress, 47, had the tattoo removed. [Rihanna](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/rihanna) and the rapper got matching shark tattoos after a date at an aquarium in Toronto, Canada, where he had bought her a stuffed shark. [Denise Richards](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/denise-richards) in 2002, the Two And A Half Men star inked his wife’s first name on his left wrist. [most toxic](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/amber-heard-write-tell-book-27297662) in Hollywood history, and Johnny Depp made his feelings clear in the tweak he made to one of his famous inkings. [Sylvester Stallone](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/sylvester-stallone) was spotted with a tattoo of bull mastif Butkus – the dog owned by Rocky in his hit films – [covering up the ink](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/sylvester-stallone-gets-tattoo-wife-27815497) he had of his wife Jennifer Flavin on his right bicep. [Winona Ryder](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/winona-ryder) in 1993. It’s not the first time the actor, 59, has had to tweak a tattoo after a break up - his ‘Winona Forever’ inking was swiftly changed to read ‘Wino Forever’ after he split with girlfriend [has filed for divorce.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-sylvester-stallones-wife-jennifer-27824383)

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Sylvester Stallone insists divorce from wife after 25 years isn't down ... (Metro)

Sylvester was previously seen covering up a tattoo of Jennifer on his right bicep with an inking of his dog Butkus, who starred in the first two Rocky films. In ...

A rep for the star said this week: ‘Mr. [Sylvester Stallone covers up tattoo of wife Jennifer Flavin with inking of Rocky’s beloved dog Butkus](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/23/sylvester-stallone-covers-up-tattoo-of-wife-jennifer-flavin-with-dog-butkus-17229307/?ico=more_text_links) She’s the nicest human being I’ve ever met.’ [Sylvester Stallone’s wife Jennifer Flavin files for divorce after 25-year marriage](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/24/sylvester-stallones-wife-jennifer-files-for-divorce-after-25-year-marriage-17238487/?ico=more_text_links) [spotted getting his tattoo of his wife covered up](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/23/sylvester-stallone-covers-up-tattoo-of-wife-jennifer-flavin-with-dog-butkus-17229307/) with one of his former pet Butkus, although the actor insisted that was due to his tattoo of Jennifer getting botched. [filed for divorce after 25 years.](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/24/sylvester-stallones-wife-jennifer-files-for-divorce-after-25-year-marriage-17238487/)

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Sylvester Stallone Jennifer Flavin relationship timeline: inside 25 ... (Daily Mail)

As the former model, 54, files for divorce from the actor, 76, FEMAIL has recapped their entire love story from start to finish - from how they fell in love ...

Days later, news hit the web that the two were divorcing, which Stallone confirmed in a statement to Closer Weekly. 'As a result, he had to cover the original image with a tattoo of his dog from Rocky, Butkus.' Days later, Stallone fueled the rumors that something had gone wrong when he covered up his tattoo of Flavin's face, which is located on his right bicep with a tattoo of his dog, Butkus. He claimed that he only decided to replace the original tat after it became botched during a re-touch up. It's been said that she was enjoying an outing with a friend when she crossed paths with Stallone at a restaurant in Beverly Hills. He is seen with his wife and daughters in 2014 However, in 1994, things took a shocking turn when Stallone suddenly dumped Flavin via a letter that her mailed to her. I just wanted to talk.' Stallone is seen with Dickinson in 1994 The duo quickly became a Hollywood power couple, often going to premieres and parties together, and putting their love on full display on numerous occasions. Stallone and Flavin first met in 1988 - when Flavin was 19 and he was 41. He is seen with Jennifer near the start of their romance They welcomed three daughters over the years, all of whom have gone on to launch their own impressive careers as models and actresses

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After Sylvester Stallone Covered Up A Tattoo Of His Wife, She Filed ... (Cinema Blend)

Reports indicate that Jennifer Flavin, Stallone's wife of 25 years, has filed for divorce and has also made a few accusations against the star. And this report ...

Soon after, [Dolph Lundgren responded to the backlash](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/rockys-dolph-lundgren-responds-after-sylvester-stallone-slams-the-developing-drago-movie), saying that nothing was set in stone just yet and that he had been in touch with his former co-star. [release of his superhero film Samaritan](https://www.cinemablend.com/trailers/amazons-samaritan-trailer-shows-sylvester-stallone-as-a-badass-retired-superhero) later this week, gained a significant amount of attention after paparazzi spotted the tattoo change. We wish both them and their family the best during this time of transition. [Stallone recently posted an upset message](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/sylvester-stallone-posts-upset-message-about-not-having-the-legal-rights-to-rocky-and-creed) about not having the legal rights to either the Rocky or Creed franchises. After decades in the entertainment industry, Sylvester Stallone remains one of the busiest stars in Hollywood and constantly updates his fans on his work. And this report notably comes on the heels of news that Stallone recently covered up a tattoo of his wife’s face.

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Sylvester Stallone's wife Jennifer Flavin files for divorce (Metro)

The Rocky actor tied the knot with his third wife in 1997, and the pair share three children together. Their romance was the subject of intense speculation ...

[Laura Whitmore getting ‘back to journalistic roots’ with new job after quitting Love Island](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/24/laura-whitmore-for-new-investigate-itvx-series-after-quitting-love-island-17238064/?ico=more_text_links) [Brooklyn Beckham’s home-made pizza leaves fans unimpressed: ‘My Italian grandma just died from this’](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/24/brooklyn-beckhams-pizza-mocked-my-italian-grandma-died-from-this-17237785/?ico=more_text_links) [covered up a tattoo tribute to Jennifer](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/23/sylvester-stallone-covers-up-tattoo-of-wife-jennifer-flavin-with-dog-butkus-17229307/) with a portrait of beloved dog Butkus, from the boxing franchise. ‘As a result, he had to cover the original image with a tattoo of his dog from Rocky, Butkus. [TMZ](https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/24/sylvester-stallone-wife-files-divorce-jennifer-flavin-money/) from the Expendables actor, who said: ‘I love my family. [MailOnline](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11135551/Sylvester-Stallone-gets-huge-bicep-tattoo-wife-Jennifer-Flavin-COVERED-dog.html): ‘Mr Stallone intended to refresh the tattoo image of his wife Jennifer however the results were unsatisfactory and, unfortunately, unfixable.

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Sylvester Stallone, Jennifer Flavin divorcing after 25 years (Los Angeles Times)

On Friday, Flavin filed for a “dissolution of marriage” at a court in Palm Beach County, Fla., according to an online docket. “I love my family. We are amicably ...

In August 1996, the couple welcomed their first daughter, Sophia Rose Stallone. Sylvester Stallone, star of the “Rocky” and “Rambo” epics, married Danish actress-model Brigitte Nielsen in a ceremony at the home of producer Irwin Winkler, a spokeswoman said Monday. Stallone and Flavin didn’t seem to shy from the public eye, appearing at the Academy Awards in 2016 and at the premiere of “47 Meters Down: Uncaged” — in which Sistine appeared — in 2019. [According to IMD](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004925/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) [b](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004925/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0), Flavin appeared as a delivery girl in “Rocky V” in 1990. The actor and and the former model began their relationship in the early ‘90s. We are amicably and privately addressing these personal issues,” Stallone said in a statement to The Times.

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Sylvester Stallone And Wife Jennifer Flavin Split Up After 25 Years ... (HuffPost UK)

The news comes just days after photos of the Rocky star covering up a tattoo of his wife hit social media.

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Sylvester Stallone denies claims argument over dog was reason for ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Sylvester Stallone set the record straight on Wednesday evening when he put an abrupt end to rumours that he and Jennifer Flavin are getting a divorce over ...

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Sylvester Stallone insists he and wife Jennifer Flavin did not file for ... (The Independent)

Flavin filed a petition “for dissolution of marriage and other relief” in Florida last Friday.

[People](https://people.com/movies/jennifer-flavin-says-shell-always-cherish-sylvester-stallone-relationship-after-filing-for-divorce/): “I’m sad to announce that after 25 years of marriage I have filed for divorce from my husband Sylvester Stallone. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. I have the highest respect for Jennifer,” the actor added. She’s the nicest human being I’ve ever met.” [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11135551/Sylvester-Stallone-gets-huge-bicep-tattoo-wife-Jennifer-Flavin-COVERED-dog.html) that he “intended to refresh the tattoo image of his wife” but the results were “unsatisfactory and, unfortunately, unfixable”. [the Rocky actor covered up a tattoo of his wife’s portrait with one of his late dog](https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/sylvester-stallone-wife-divorce-dog-tattoo-b2151891.html), Butkus. “I will always love her. [Jennifer Flavin reportedly filed a petition “for dissolution of marriage and other relief”](https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/sylvester-stallone-wife-divorce-dog-tattoo-b2151891.html) in Florida last Friday (19 August).

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Sylvester Stallone says marriage to Jennifer Flavin 'didn't end over ... (Evening Standard)

The 76-year-old actor, who has been married to the former model for 25 years, finally addressed the reason for their split after Flavin, 54, filed for ...

“I’m sad to announce that after 25 years of marriage I have filed for divorce from my husband Sylvester Stallone. News of the couple’s divorce also came shortly after Stallone covered up a tattoo of Flavin on his bicep with an image of his late dog, Butkus. According to divorce papers obtained by TMZ, Flavin claimed that Stallone had been ‘moving assets’ from their marital funds.

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Sylvester Stallone: who is wife Jennifer Flavin, why did she file for ... (NationalWorld)

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[People](https://people.com/movies/sylvester-stallone-says-jennifer-flavin-didnt-end-relationship-because-of-dog/), Flavin said: “I’m sad to announce that after 25 years of marriage I have filed for divorce from my husband Sylvester Stallone. She’s the nicest human being I’ve ever met.” He replaced the tattoo of his wife with a tattoo of his dog Butkus, who was the bullmastiff from the iconic Rocky movie franchise and died from a heart attack in 1981. The announcement comes after speculation that the couple’s marriage was on the rocks after Stallone covered up a tattoo of Flavin’s face on his right arm. She’s an amazing woman. The news was announced just days after speculation the couple might be calling it quits after the Rocky actor covered up a tattoo of his wife with a portrait of his late dog, Butkus.

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Sylvester Stallone divorce: Jennifer Flavin files in county, cities ... (Palm Beach Post)

Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin were married in 1997. Flavin filed for divorce in Palm Beach County Aug. 19. The couple share three daughters.

You can reach him at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter at @JuliusWhigham. His late father, Frank Stallone Sr., had a house in Wellington and was well known among the village's polo community. Julius Whigham II is a criminal justice and public safety reporter for The Palm Beach Post. The document indicates that Flavin, 54, is requesting that she "be compensated and made whole by receiving and unequal distribution of the marital assets in her favor." The couple married in May 1997 in London and share three daughters: Sophia, 25, Sistine, 24, and Scarlet, 20. More:

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Sylvester Stallone Responds After Rumors Swirl He And Jennifer ... (Cinema Blend)

Sylvester Stallone and his wife Jennifer Flavin are getting a divorce after years of marriage, with the two wedding back in l997. This was a shocking bit of ...

3](https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2495335/is-sylvester-stallone-returning-for-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-heres-the-latest-from-james-gunn). In the meantime, check out the [2022 movie release dates](https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2569630/2022-new-movie-release-dates-full-schedule-of-all-the-upcoming-movies) to plan your next movie experience. After working in administrative theater for a year in New York, he started as the Weekend Editor at CinemaBend. We’ll just have to wait and see if Dwight gets to have a role in any of his upcoming projects. [getting his new rottweiler named Dwight](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/sylvester-stallone-got-a-new-puppy-see-the-rocky-stars-adorable-video). As Sylvester Stallone clarified, his decades-long marriage to Jennifer Flavin didn’t dissolve simply because the accomplished multihyphenate wanted a dog. [ Amber Heard and Johnny Depp continue to make headlines for their legal battle](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/amber-heards-former-lawyer-reacts-after-exiting-the-aquaman-2-stars-appeal-against-johnny-depp), Rocky icon Sylvester Stallone is having his own public split. But luckily the 76 year-old actor will have Dwight there to comfort him during this emotional time. And rather than letting this particular one circulate online, Stallone went straight to a source that so many fans out there look to for celebrity news. He shared an adorable video with the pooch, which quickly went viral. As previously mentioned, Sylvester Stallone shared that he got his new puppy Dwight just two weeks ago. Being a celebrity can be a tricky thing.

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Inside Sylvester Stallone's 'Rocky' marriage - Affair, to DNA test and ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Sylvester Stallone, 76, and wife Jennifer Flavin, 54, have called quits on their 25 year marriage - and despite having one of the longest partnerships in ...

In the divorce papers, obtained by TMZ, Jennifer claimed her husband Sylvester has been 'hiding assets'. Stallone’s publicist insisted there were no problems between the couple and it is a misunderstanding. Her daughter Savannah was born in 1994 – but a paternity test revealed that he was not the father. “Still, he's not a cheating dog every day of the week. Dickinson detailed the affair in her 2002 book No Lifeguard on Duty where she opened up about her relationship with Michael. The Rocky star posted: “Happy 25th anniversary to my amazing wife. There is not enough words to describe what this incredibly selfless, dedicated, patient, woman has meant to our lives and I only wish they could be another 25! “We talked about us having children, about when I was going to get pregnant. Thank you for always keeping me laughing, loving and protecting our beautiful family! "I had no idea this was going to happen,” she continued. “I'm not naïve about what may go on when I'm not around – he's a 45-year-old man – I can't change the way he is,” she told People at the time. “I was disappointed.

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10 of the most expensive celebrity divorces, as Sylvester Stallone's ... (NationalWorld)

The reason for Sylvester Stallone's wife Jennifer Flavin filing for divorce has not yet been announced.

[Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattcraig/2022/04/08/inside-tiger-woods-17-billion-career/?sh=7c292d986c25), and had to hand over $110 million to his wife of six-years when the divorce was settled. As a result, Vanoy received $168 million in the divorce settlement and Jordan was also forced to pay $2.1 million in legal fees. The divorce remains one of the most expensive in UK history. Michael Jordan’s divorce from his wife Juanita Vanoy in 2006 is also among some of the most expensive in history. When the divorce was announced, it was revealed that Gibson and Moore did not have a prenup agreement, which meant that she was able to walk away with half of what he had earnt across his career during their 30 year marriage. Under the divorce settlement, $1.7 billion of Rupert’s huge fortune went to Anna, of which included $110 million in cash. Kim Kardashian and Kayne West’s divorce has been named the biggest ever separation in Hollywood, thanks to their combined net worth of $2.1 billion dollars. The divorce came after Jocelyn walked in on her husband, while he was with a Russian model at their family home in New York - and Alec reportedly threatened her with a gun, which resulted in him spending a night in jail. The high-profile divorce proceedings resulted in Jocelyn being awarded $2.5 billion and $100 million per year for the following 13 years. Jocelyn won a reported $3.8 billion divorce settlement in 1999, when the pair split after 21 years of marriage. Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and his wife MacKenzie announced their divorce in January this year, after 25 years of marriage and four children. [Jennifer Flavin](https://www.nationalworld.com/news/people/sylvester-stallone-who-is-wife-jennifer-flavin-why-did-she-file-for-divorce-do-they-have-any-children-3819191) has filed for divorce after 25-years of marriage and three children.

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Sylvester Stallone reprises Rocky role in new campaign (Fortnite)

SYLVESTER STALLONE has made a comeback as the iconic Rocky for the first time in years following a survey crowning the greatest sports movies of all time.

Included in the line-up were Moneyball, Rush, Chariots of Fire, Creed and even A League of Their Own. We hope it brings a smile to everyone who watches it.” The actor told PEOPLE in a statement: "I love my family. We are amicably and privately addressing these personal issues." Not only does it show off Rocky in his legendary moment, running through the streets of Philadelphia, but it introduces a collection of new runners along the way. SYLVESTER STALLONE has made a comeback as the iconic Rocky for the first time in years following a survey crowning the greatest sports movies of all time.

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Sylvester Stallone's wife Jennifer Flavin files for divorce after 25 ... (USA TODAY)

Sylvester Stallone and wife Jennifer Flavin are divorcing after 25 years of marriage. The couple share three daughters: Sophia, Sistine, and Scarlet.

the former model wrote at the ti, according to "Happy 25th wedding anniversary to us! "There is not enough words to describe what this incredibly selfless dedicated , patient, woman has meant to our lives and I only wish they could be another 25! We are amicably and privately addressing these personal issues." [Happy 25th anniversary to my amazing wife](https://www.instagram.com/p/CdrO_BsJJiK/)," the "Creed" actor wrote. 10, Flavin shared a photo on Instagram hugging her daughters.

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Samaritan is coming to Prime Video tonight (Amazon Adviser)

Are you ready for an action movie with a superhero twist? Sylvester Stallone stars in Samaritan, and it's coming to Prime Video tonight.

Or is it possible that Joe is actually just a normal guy who doesn’t like people? He’s sure that Joe Smith is a legend, a superhero named Samaritan who reportedly died in a fire years earlier. Now Sam just needs to get some sort of proof that Joe is this legend. The time is now. The new action movie is coming out tonight. However, the official release time is midnight ET on Friday, Aug.

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'Samaritan' Review: Sylvester Stallone's Superheroics Can't Save ... (Deadline)

Samaritan is a new urban superhero action movie directed by Julius Avery and written by Bragi F. Schut.

The film stars [Sylvester Stallone](https://deadline.com/tag/sylvester-stallone/), [Dasha Polanco](https://deadline.com/tag/dasha-polanco/) (Orange Is the New Black), Javon “Wanna” Walton (Euphoria) and Pilou Asbæk (Uncharted). Cyrus (Asbæk) is the typical evil guy gang lord who wants to bring the city to ruin and fills Nemesis’ shoes by stealing the hammer and mask from police evidence. There is a better film inside Schut’s script, but it needed a few more passes before heading to production. Samaritan offers the same type of action we always see from Stallone. He forms a friendship with Joe (Stallone), one of his older, grizzled, loner neighbors who works for sanitation and dumpster dives for collector items. [Samaritan](https://deadline.com/tag/samaritan/) is a new urban superhero action movie directed by [Julius Avery](https://deadline.com/tag/julius-avery/) and written by Bragi F.

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'Samaritan' Review: Sylvester Stallone Gets Superheroic, Sort of (IndieWire)

If Sylvester Stallone was your neighbor, wouldn't you hope he was some kind of crime-fighter?

(It becomes less fun when a discomfortingly de-aged Stallone shows up in one of the film’s many flashbacks, proving that the technology is not quite there for this budget.) Teetering between cute buddy movie (what would you do if your childhood hero was someone you could hang with every day?) and a “dark and gritty” superhero drama that involves a bad guy’s plot to smash up the city for fun with a stolen, super-charged weapon, “Samaritan” is constantly at odds with itself. Considering “Joe Smith” can flick off bad guys with a gentle slap, or get hit by a car and get back up again, and can even heal his own broken bones, Sam’s theory (for once!) seems pretty sound. Most of his neighbors and friends are hung up on Nemesis, still painting graffiti of his logo everywhere (Sam tries to dutifully paint it over with Samaritan’s own mark). So it’s no wonder that sweet tween Sam (Javon Walton, best known as Ashtray in HBO’s “Euphoria”) clings to any hero he can find — especially Granite City’s own dearly departed superhero: [Samaritan](https://www.indiewire.com/t/samaritan/). [Gotham](https://www.indiewire.com/2022/04/the-batman-2-matt-reeves-sequel-warner-bros-1234719909/), the fictitious metropolis of Granite City sucks.

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Samaritan review – Sylvester Stallone slums it in Amazon's ... (The Guardian)

There's an overwhelming sense of deja vu in this competently made but immediately forgettable tale of a superhero forced out of retirement.

But it’s mostly a very light bit of window dressing for a film that otherwise rings so many bells that they start to become deafening, a rather pointless addition to the industry’s most lazily relied upon genre. There’s something interesting, if not previously unexplored, about a superhero choosing to fade into the background after years of service and there are small suggestions of a world that could house a more complex character. But such hope was short-lived, the actor returning to roles that required him to shoot first and emote later, and so remains an untapped potential, an action hero who could benefit from transforming into a character actor.

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'Samaritan' Review: Sylvester Stallone as a Comic-Book Superhero ... (Variety)

Sylvester Stallone goes full fantasy avenger in a watchable but chintzy slice of graphic-novel hellfire.

In this case, though, a body he smashes will go flying 10 feet into a wall, which makes the fight scenes play like “The Expendables” with helium. He’s like The Thing with a slurry Method growl. He wears a hoodie and a flannel shirt under a dirty tan down jacket, giving him the superhero-as-ordinary-prole mystique that Bruce Willis had in “Unbreakable.” Stallone, in an El Greco beard like the one he first tried out in the 1981 thriller “Nighthawks,” sports a scar that curves around his right eye and scars crisscrossing his back. 2,” or to voice King Shark in “The Suicide Squad.” That’s all likable nostalgic novelty casting. [Sylvester Stallone](https://variety.com/t/sylvester-stallone/) — at 76, still looking good, but no longer with a body made of rock(y) — to enter the comic-book movie zone, and that’s for him to play a figure like the righteous Ravager Stakar Ogord in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

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Inside Sylvester Stallone's marriage breakdown – and was the ... (The Sun)

THE 25-year marriage of Sylvester Stallone and model Jennifer Flavin has gone to the dogs – thanks, it seems, to a Rottweiler.The Rocky actor got hi.

Jennifer was the one to rip the Band-Aid off, but she didn’t get much of an argument from Sly. Stallone denied all the claims and none of them resulted in any charges. Jennifer rebuked him for never letting her finish a sentence during the knockabout exchanges. That kind of says it all. Over the past two decades Stallone has faced serious allegations about his conduct with women. Remarkably, she forgave him and in August 1996 the couple had their first child Sophia, now 25. Jennifer was an unknown model at the time. All three daughters will appear in a forthcoming reality TV show with their dad on Paramount Plus. “A dog on a long chain never leaves home. That was two weeks ago — and Sly’s four-legged friend could have been the last straw for Jennifer, 54. Tie a person down and he’ll snap it.Jennifer Sources close to the actor claimed that the break-up of the marriage had “blindsided” Stallone.

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'Samaritan' Review: Sylvester Stallone can't be arsed (Far Out Magazine)

Four years ago, the Australian filmmaker Julius Avery splattered onto cinema screens with his Nazi-zombie thrill-ride Overlord, a film so packed with ...

Wielding a fantastical sledgehammer, which happens to be the only thing that can take Samaritan down, Cyrus makes an erratic plan to defeat the titular hero and seize control of the city streets. How Amazon thought they could capture the attention of a hyperactive youth with their grey-scale clunk of a superhero movie is rather extraordinary. Indeed, his dynamic vision at the helm of Amazon’s latest superhero flick Samaritan was the only thing holding the film back from almost inevitable failure.

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How to Watch 'Samaritan': Where to Stream the Sylvester Stallone ... (Collider.com)

Find out how you can watch Sylvester Stallone play a superhero in Samaritan, where it's streaming, what it's about, and more.

[Super](https://collider.com/tag/super/): A pitch-black comedy about a regular man who decides to become a superhero, Super stars [Rainn Wilson](https://collider.com/tag/rainn-wilson/) (Dwight from The Office) as Frank. [“first look” for the movie](https://collider.com/samaritan-teaser-sylvester-stallone-prime-video/), showing both scenes from the film and also some interviews with the cast and crew. [Defendor](https://collider.com/trailer-for-defendor-starring-woody-harrelson-elias-koteas-sandra-oh-and-kat-dennings/): Another darker take on the superhero genre, Defendor stars [Woody Harrelson](https://collider.com/tag/woody-harrelson) as a vigilante known as (you guessed it) Defendor. Based on the graphic novel by [Alan Moore](https://collider.com/tag/alan-moore/), Watchmen is the story of a group of superheroes and their all too human flaws and failings. He also plays Stan in [Season 3 of The Umbrella Academy](https://collider.com/tag/the-umbrella-academy-season-3/). [Stakar Ogord in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise](https://collider.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-set-image-sylvester-stallone/). Sam is bewildered as to why this superhero would seemingly give up on the city and choose to let everyone think he’s dead. His young costar, Javon “Wanna” Walton, is best known for playing Ashtray in [Euphoria](https://collider.com/tag/euphoria). Samaritan’s director, Julius Avery was the writer and director behind 2014’s Son of a Gun and the director of 2018’s Overlord. It shows the world of Granite City largely from Sam’s point of view and focuses on his discovery that his neighbor Mr. His young neighbor Sam, played by [Javon “Wanna” Walton](https://collider.com/umbrella-academy-season-3-javon-wanna-walton-interview-euphoria/), quickly suspects his identity though and tries to persuade him to once again step up to save Granite City. In the new film [Samaritan](https://collider.com/samaritan-release-date-trailer-cast-everything-we-know-so-far/), The Italian Stallion stars as the eponymous retired superhero who is trying to keep a low profile as his city falls to ruins around him.

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Sylvester Stallone speaks out after wife Jennifer Flavin files for divorce (HELLO!)

Sylvester Stallone has broken his social media silence after it was revealed his wife Jennifer Flavin filed for divorce after 25 years of marriage.

[ Sign up to our HELLO! Sylvester and Jennifer are the proud parents of daughters Sophie, 25, Sistine, 24, and Scarlet, 20. On Wednesday, it was revealed that Jennifer has filed paperwork to end her marriage to the actor. He added: "So, I keep this as a reminder. Kept moving forward." "This may seem silly to some people, but I keep these as a reminder," he began.

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Sylvester Stallone's wife files for divorce after 25 years (The Independent)

Sylvester Stallone's wife Jennifer Flavin Stallone has filed for divorce after 25 years of marriage. The petition was filed last week in a court in Palm ...

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Sylvester Stallone's wife seeks divorce after 25 years of marriage (Chard & Ilminster News)

The petition was lodged last week in a court in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Sylvester Stallone, 76, star of the Rocky and Rambo franchises, married Jennifer Stallone, 54, a businesswoman and former model, in London in 1997. The petition was lodged last week in a court in Palm Beach County, Florida, where the couple own a home. Sylvester Stallone’s wife Jennifer Flavin Stallone has filed for divorce after 25 years of marriage.

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Samaritan Reviews Are Here, See What Critics Are Saying About ... (Cinema Blend)

Reviews are in for Sylvester Stallone's superhero flick Samaritan, so what did critics think?

[Amazon Prime subscription](https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/amazon-prime-subscription-the-plan-the-price-and-whats-included) starting Friday, August 26. The [cast of Samaritan](https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2489866/sylvester-stallone-original-superhero-movie-samaritan-adds-5-cast-members) also includes Martin Starr, Dascha Polanco and Pilou Asbæk. 2), and both the [Samaritan trailer](https://www.cinemablend.com/trailers/amazons-samaritan-trailer-shows-sylvester-stallone-as-a-badass-retired-superhero) and the [footage shown at last year’s CinemaCon promise some pretty badass action](https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2572480/sylvester-stallones-superhero-thriller-samaritan-looks-bone-crunching-and-badass). [Sylvester Stallone as a superhero](https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2561260/why-sylvester-stallone-is-a-perfect-fit-for-a-superhero-role-according-to-his-samaritan-director) in this action movie, after he made appearances in both the DC Extended Universe (The Suicide Squad) and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Eric Eisenberg rates the movie 2 stars out of 5, warning viewers to check their expectations at the door, as the film doesn’t really attempt to add anything to the superhero genre: [Sylvester Stallone’s superhero flick Samaritan](https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2572522/samaritan-quick-things-we-know-about-sylvester-stallones-superhero-movie) is finally here.

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Sylvester Stallone is divorced by model wife after 25 years, TOM ... (Daily Mail)

Showing off the tattoo on his heavily muscled shoulder, Sylvester Stallone claimed some years back to have endured 25 hours of agony to be inked with an ...

They had asked for the Vatican's permission to marry in the Sistine Chapel but had to make do with calling their second daughter —born in 1998 — Sistine. Although a blood test later proved he wasn't the father of Dickinson's child and they split up, Stallone returned to form with another string of affairs. In the summer of 1996, they had their first child, Sophia. Stallone dotes on Dwight — the name of his character in a new TV drama series, Tulsa King — and has posted gushing videos and photos of the pet on social media. Sadly, Flavin, 54, hasn't been nearly so complimentary about him in papers she filed last Friday in a Palm Beach court — around the time she pointedly posted a photo of her with their three daughters and the caption: 'These girls are my priority. She was only 19, a psychology student and fledgling model still living with her mother, when she met Stallone at an LA restaurant in 1988. His stormy second marriage, to Amazonian model and actress Brigitte Nielsen (his co-star in Rocky IV), lasted only 548 days before the then 24-year-old Dane left him in 1987. In 1984, his affairs — including a ten-month one with actress and ex-beauty queen Susan Anton — had led to the break-up of his first marriage, to Sasha Czack. Their disagreement over Dwight allegedly caused a huge row that brought up other issues between the couple, culminating in her decision to press the nuclear button. Certainly, the couple appear to have strongly diverging opinions on dogs in general. Specialist 'cover-up' tattooists do a roaring trade creating new designs over old ones — and the Rocky star has become one of their latest customers. Shortly afterwards, it emerged that Flavin — a former model and Stallone's third wife — is divorcing him after 25 years of marriage.

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Sylvester Stallone is seen for first time since divorce announcement ... (Daily Mail)

Stallone, 76, was at NYC screening of his new film Samaritan; It's first time the Rocky star has been spotted since news broke Flavin had filed for divorce ...

In May, on the couple's anniversary, Stallone posted: 'Happy 25th anniversary to my amazing wife. 'The toys, the housekeeper, all the dogs, he said in a 2010 interview. But he then moved on to model Janice Dickinson who said he was the father of her little girl. 'Everything in the house is female,' he added. Stallone told the outlet that the argument over the Rottweiler was not keynote to the end of their relationship. The 4 of us forever' They first dated in 1988 shortly after his brief second marriage to Brigitte Nielsen had gone south. Having three daughters, he said 'is a free passport to hell,' during a 2010 interview. 'These girls are my priority,' she wrote on the post. The 4 of us forever.' 'These girls are my priority,' she wrote on the post August 10. Flavin hinted that it might all be over in an Instagram picture of her hugging their three daughters on August 10.

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Samaritan takes too long to get to its secret superhero's unmasking (The A.V. Club)

When Sylvester Stallone returned to his iconic role of Philly boxing underdog Rocky Balboa seven years ago in director Ryan Coogler's rousing, ...

But Samaritan finally comes roaring to life in its final half hour, with a simultaneously bonkers and fairly clever plot twist, as well as a spectacular, extended climactic brawl in a multi-story warehouse that works overtime to compensate for the preceding hour and change’s meager lack of action. He stages Joe’s dazzlingly choreographed attack on Cyrus’ gang with a verve that one wishes was more evident earlier, and Stallone becomes more energized in this final stretch too, snarling with badass conviction and tossing off the kind of one-liners commonly found in his ’80s and ’90s action vehicles (“Have a blast!” he quips after tossing a grenade at one baddie). You know I’m built like a tank!”), as well as bizarre actorly touches (Joe habitually scarfing down ice cream is at least explained as a way to cool down his body’s unique overheating tendency, but why he’s seen pouring apple juice into a bowl of Cheerios at one point instead of milk is anyone’s guess). Disappointingly, this first demonstration of Joe’s extraordinary fighting abilities is one of only two extremely brief Stallone-centered action scenes offered up in the first two-thirds of the film. [Samaritan](https://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/samaritan-2022), though, is that it’s not adapted from a comic book; writer Bragi F. When Sylvester Stallone returned to his iconic role of Philly boxing underdog Rocky Balboa seven years ago in director Ryan Coogler’s rousing, beautifully crafted reboot Creed, scoring a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for his performance, it served as a reminder of certain movie stars’ magical ability to stay within a narrow range without sacrificing depth or complexity.

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