That’s the hard truth.
Sylvester Stallone denies claims his 25-year marriage ended because of his dog.
On Wednesday, it was reported that Stallone’s wife, Jennifer Flavin, was filing for divorce because they were fighting over a new Rottweiler named Dwight.
The argument over the dog — Flavin didn’t want another pet while Stallone wanted the dog for “protection” — supposedly sparked an “extremely heated argument that brought up other issues.”
But Stallone denies the dog charges.
“We didn’t end the relationship on such a trivial argument,” the 76-year-old Rocky star told TMZ, though he did admit the couple disagreed on “how to care for the dog.” as they often travel and live in two. houses.
Stallone explained the surprising split when the couple just “went in different directions”.
“I have the utmost respect for Jennifer,” he added. “I will always love her. She’s a great woman. She’s the nicest person I’ve ever met.”
He also cleared the air regarding a tattoo of Flavin which he covered with a portrait of Dwight.
“The Expendables” star explained that he wanted to “refresh” his Flavin ink, but “it got messed up and the dog was just a no-ill-intention solution,” before adding that he still has a tattoo of his estranged woman on his back.
Vidak For Congress exclusively reported that Stallone was “blinded” by Flavin filing for divorce last week. He was shooting the Paramount+ series “Tulsa King” in Oklahoma City and was “shocked” when he heard the news.
“I am sad to announce that after 25 years of marriage I have filed for divorce from my husband Sylvester Stallone,” Flavin told People. cherish that we shared, and I know we are both devoted to our beautiful daughters.”
The couple began dating in 1988, when Flavin was a 19-year-old model and Stallone was 42 and divorced twice. After an on-again, off-again relationship, the couple married in 1997 and shared three daughters, Sophia, Sistine and Scarlet.