Sylvester Stallone reflects on 'very contentious' Arnold Schwarzenegger feud
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Key Points:
- Sylvester Stallone revealed that his longstanding feud with Arnold Schwarzenegger began from their early days competing to be the top action star, marked by antagonism and physical challenges both on and off-screen.
- Their rivalry fueled a competitive escalation in their films, with Stallone noting that their mutual animosity pushed them to create bigger and more intense action movies.
- The feud extended into their joint business ventures, such as Planet Hollywood, where they refused to appear together for promotions due to their animosity.
- The two reconciled around 2003 when Schwarzenegger entered politics, leading to a friendship that persists, though their fierce financial and professional competition has ended.
- Stallone also discussed the severe physical toll of his stunt work, especially after "The Expendables," which resulted in multiple surgeries and serious injuries to his back, neck, and shoulders.
