Sylvester Stallone Reveals His Blunt Message To Trump Over Hollywood Role
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Key Points:
- Sylvester Stallone revealed he was surprised to learn from TV that Donald Trump named him as one of three special ambassadors to Hollywood, a role he later told Trump would not work.
- Trump announced in January 2025 that Stallone, Mel Gibson, and Jon Voight would serve as "Special Ambassadors" to address issues in Hollywood, though the specifics of the role were never clarified.
- Stallone expressed doubts about the feasibility of the role, citing Hollywood's complex studio system and corporate nature, and ultimately declined the assignment.
- Despite rejecting the ambassador role, Stallone has maintained a positive relationship with Trump, having publicly supported him in the past and introduced him at a Mar-a-Lago event after the 2024 election.
- Mel Gibson also expressed surprise at the announcement but appeared more open to serving in the ambassadorial capacity.
