Sylvester Stallone’s Family, Relationships, and Closest Friends: Everything You Need to Know

Sylvester Stallone was born in New York City in 1946 and became known worldwide for his roles in film. His personal story includes strong family ties, complex relationships, and rich friendships. Throughout his life, Stallone often spoke about the importance of family and keeping close friends nearby.

Family Members and Background

Name	Relation	Birth Year
Frank Stallone Sr.	Father	1919
Jackie Stallone	Mother	1921
Frank Stallone Jr.	Brother	1950
Sage Stallone	Son	1976
Seargeoh Stallone	Son	1979
Sophia Stallone	Daughter	1996
Sistine Stallone	Daughter	1998
Scarlet Stallone	Daughter	2002
Jennifer Flavin	Wife	1968

Sylvester Stallone grew up in New York City with his brother, Frank, under the care of Frank Sr. and Jackie. His background was shaped by his Italian-Russian-French-Jewish heritage. His father worked as a hairdresser, and his mother pursued astrology and dance.

Stallone would later become a father to five children. His sons Sage and Seargeoh were born during his marriage to Sasha Czack. Sage was lost to heart disease in 2012. Seargeoh, who is autistic, was born in 1979. Both are biologically his.

After divorcing twice, Stallone married Jennifer Flavin in 1997. Jennifer is a former model and entrepreneur. They met in 1988 at a Beverly Hills restaurant. The couple had three daughters together: Sophia, Sistine, and Scarlet, all born between 1996 and 2002.

The daughters have ventured into modeling and media. Stallone and Flavin married at London’s Dorchester Hotel. Their relationship has contributed a sense of stability to his personal and professional life.

Past Relationships and Romances

Name	Relationship Type	Time Period
Sasha Czack	Ex-Wife	1974–1985
Brigitte Nielsen	Ex-Wife	1985–1987
Janice Dickinson	Ex-Girlfriend	Mid-1990s
Angie Everhart	Ex-Girlfriend	Mid-1990s

Stallone’s first marriage was to Sasha Czack, a photographer and actress, in 1974. They had two sons. The couple met before Stallone became a star. After more than ten years, they divorced in 1985, due to increasing strain from his rising fame and personal pressures.

Soon after, Stallone married Danish actress Brigitte Nielsen. The relationship began on the set of Red Sonja and quickly led to marriage. However, their differences were apparent, and the union ended in 1987.

Later, Stallone was linked to model Janice Dickinson in the 1990s. Their brief relationship was highly publicized, and the couple later separated following disagreements, especially when paternity questions around Dickinson’s daughter arose.

Angie Everhart, another model and actress, dated Stallone during the mid-1990s. They remained friends after breaking up, citing busy schedules and different priorities as reasons for their split. None of these relationships produced lasting ties.

Friends and Lasting Bonds

Name	Known Since	Profession
Arnold Schwarzenegger	1980s	Actor, Politician
Frank Stallone	Childhood	Musician, Actor
Bruce Willis	1990s	Actor
Jason Statham	2010s	Actor

Stallone formed one of his best-known friendships with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1980s. The two began as professional rivals but developed mutual respect working together on The Expendables films. Their bond extended beyond the screen, with public appearances and shared business interests.

His younger brother, Frank Stallone, has been both a family member and a reliable friend from childhood. They collaborated on music and film and often supported each other’s careers.

Bruce Willis became a close friend in the 1990s. They co-founded the restaurant chain Planet Hollywood with Schwarzenegger. Though business brought them together, their friendship deepened through years in the entertainment industry.

Jason Statham, a more recent friend, met Stallone while filming The Expendables. Their relationship is grounded in shared work and professional trust, maintaining a strong dynamic as collaborators and friends. None of these friendships are known to have ended.