Stallone says rivalry with Schwarzenegger ended when actor became governor
The action stars competed fiercely for decades before their feud subsided, Stallone reveals in podcast interview.
At a glance
- Stallone and Schwarzenegger had a well-documented rivalry lasting two decades
- The feud subsided when Schwarzenegger stopped making films
- Schwarzenegger's move into politics as California governor marked a turning point
- Stallone discussed the rivalry in a recent podcast appearance
Sylvester Stallone has discussed his long-standing competitive relationship with Arnold Schwarzenegger, which spanned the 1980s and 1990s. Speaking on a podcast, Stallone explained that the rivalry between the two action stars came to an end when Schwarzenegger shifted his focus away from filmmaking.
Stallone attributed the resolution of their feud to Schwarzenegger's decision to pursue political office as governor of California, which meant he was no longer actively competing in the movie industry.
Why it matters
The rivalry between these two major action stars defined Hollywood competition in the 1980s and 1990s, shaping the industry's approach to blockbuster filmmaking during that era.
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