Sylvester Stallone regrets doing his own stunts: 'I feel like an idiot'
Sylvester Stallone regrets performing his own dangerous stunts during his career, citing severe, long-term injuries that have required numerous surgeries. The actor now advises others to leave such work to professionals rather than risking their physical well-being.
Actor Sylvester Stallone has expressed deep regret regarding his decision to perform his own stunts throughout his prolific action movie career. Speaking to Fox News Digital, the star of the Rocky and Rambo franchises admitted that he considers his past choices foolish, noting that he has suffered a cumulative list of injuries that would take thirty minutes to recount. Among his most severe medical setbacks were nine back surgeries and three neck fusions, injuries he traces back to his rigorous work on The Expendables in 2010. He also suffered dislocated shoulders and required eye surgeries, leaving him with permanent physical limitations that he now struggles to accept. Stallone now strongly advises younger performers against attempting dangerous stunts themselves, emphasizing that one cannot defeat gravity. He describes his previous approach as masochistic and admits he would choose to let professionals handle such risks if he could repeat his career, acknowledging that his past physical choices have taken a permanent toll on his health.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
