Throughout his career, Sylvester Stallone has never shied away from giving his all to any of his roles. From showcasing authentic fights in Rocky to performing his stunts in many action movies his, the actor has always kept it real.
After dominating the big screens with his impressive filmography, the actor has been busy in the world of small screen. His The Family Stallone, a reality show focused on his family, has been a hit among his fans. With season two of the show premiering soon, the Stallone family, following in Stallone’s footsteps, have been keeping it pretty real. And it is a vow that Stallone’s wife, Jennifer Flavin had decided on early on, not wanting to repeat Kim Kardahsin’s mistake.
Sylvester Stallone’s Wife Did Not Want to Follow in Kim Kardashian’s Footsteps
Sylvester Stallone first became famous when he starred in his hit boxing franchise, Rocky. And with time he has catapulted into a global star, with immense fame and influence across the world. So to witness his personal life in The Family Stallone seemed like a gift for many of his fans and admirers.
After being known for many of his legendary performances in hardcore action roles, it was a drastic yet pleasant change to witness him as just a father. Witnessing the day-to-day life of his family has been pretty interesting, and fans have been praising the family and the show for being authentic and unscripted.
And it is a commitment that Stallone’s wife Jennifer Flavin made early on before the first season began filming (via ET Online).
“I didn’t want it to be set up. I didn’t want it to be, ‘Oh, we all get drunk and we all throw fits and we’re screaming at each other.’ I wanted to show people real life things that happen.”
Unlike Kim Kardashian’s Keeping Up with the Kardashians and The Kardashians, where many moments felt staged (see Screen Rant), The Family Stallone feels less staged and more authentic (see IMDb). And so while Kardahsian’s famous reality TV series is often under fire for being unauthentic and scripted, The Family Stallone is a reality show unlike any other.
Yet Sylvester Stallone’s The Family Stallone Has Been Criticized For Being Staged
While The Family Stallone has provided an interesting insight into Stallone’s life behind the big screen and has been praised for being ‘authentic’, there nonetheless have been reviews calling out the show for being staged. Perhaps the most controversial thing the reality TV show did was ignore the marriage troubles that Flavin and Stallone seemed to be having while the series was being filmed.
Furthermore, many have alleged that Flavin filing for divorce and Stallone covering two of his tattoos featuring his wife amidst the drama have all been publicity stunts (see The Guardian and The Daily Mail). Even while promoting the show, the couple who have been married for 26 years have kept mum about their alleged marriage troubles.
Being a reality show, it is natural that there is speculation of the show being somewhat staged and scripted. Regardless of the ongoing criticism, the show has managed to maintain a fanbase, and fans have been looking forward to what drama season two of the show brings.
The Family Stallone’s season 2 will premiere on February 21, 2024, on Paramount+.
