Sylvester Stallone reveals what he said to Trump after surprise Hollywood ambassador appointment
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Key Points:
- Sylvester Stallone was surprised to learn about his appointment as a special ambassador to Hollywood by former President Donald Trump through a televised announcement, having not been consulted beforehand.
- Stallone expressed skepticism about the role's feasibility, citing Hollywood's complex studio system and corporate nature, and ultimately declined active involvement despite maintaining a friendly relationship with Trump.
- Trump named Stallone, Mel Gibson, and Jon Voight as special envoys in January 2025 to help bring film and TV production back to the US, with Voight actively embracing the role and advocating for a federal film tax incentive.
- Following meetings with the trio, Trump publicly supported bipartisan legislation to incentivize American entertainment production, receiving backing from some Democratic lawmakers.
- While Voight is fully engaged in the initiative, Stallone has been busy with his TV projects but remains somewhat involved, having signed a letter supporting the effort, whereas Gibson was also caught off-guard but expressed willingness to assist.
