Actor Sylvester Stallone and his spouse, Jennifer Flavin, are divorcing after 25 years of marriage, and there may be some confusion as as to whether or not their canine had something to do with it.
TMZ reported that sources near the couple mentioned that Stallone needed to get a Rottweiler for the household for cover, however Flavin reportedly didn’t need the canine. The sources acknowledged that an argument was triggered that dug up different points, resulting in Flavin submitting for divorce on August 19.
Including gas to the hearth, many seen that Stallone lined up a large tattoo he had of Flavin on his bicep with a tattoo of Butkus, his Rottweiler from Rocky, simply days earlier than Flavin really filed for divorce.
Whereas many questioned whether or not the couple’s lengthy marriage was ended due to the canine, Stallone reportedly instructed TMZ that the canine was not the reason for their break up.
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He mentioned that whereas they did focus on how they might care for the canine, given they have a tendency to separate time between their houses in Los Angeles and Palm Seaside, Stallone mentioned, “We didn’t finish the connection on such a trivial argument.”
“We simply went in numerous instructions. I’ve the very best respect for Jennifer. I’ll all the time love her. She’s an incredible girl. She’s the nicest human being I’ve ever met,” Stallone added.
As for the tattoo, a consultant for Stallone reportedly acknowledged that the Rocky actor had “supposed to refresh the tattoo picture of his spouse Jennifer nevertheless the outcomes have been unsatisfactory and, sadly, unfixable.”
“Mr. Stallone loves his household. The Stallones are presently filming a actuality present collectively which is able to debut on Paramount+,” the consultant added.
The pair have been planning to movie a actuality TV present that includes them and their three daughters, Sophia, 25, Sistine, 24, and Scarlet Stallone, 20. It’s presently unclear if the divorce will have an effect on the present, which was set to premiere in December.
Court docket paperwork seen by TMZ additionally state that Flavin accused Stallone of “transferring property from marital funds,” and requested for an injunction from the courtroom to cease him from transferring property whereas the proceedings have been ongoing.
Nonetheless, each Flavin and Stallone have expressed a necessity for privateness whereas they work via the divorce.
The previous mannequin shared an announcement to Individuals on Wednesday stating, “I am unhappy to announce that after 25 years of marriage I’ve filed for divorce from my husband Sylvester Stallone. Whereas we are going to not be married, I’ll all the time cherish the greater than 30-year relationship that we shared, and I do know we’re each dedicated to our stunning daughters. I ask for privateness for our household as we amicably transfer ahead.”
Newsweek reached out to a consultant for Stallone for additional remark.
