"I became bulimic"/ Sylvester Stallone confesses his battle with physique: I used steroids for "Rocky III"

2026-09-28 18:35:00 / SHOWBIZ ALFA PRESS

During an interview with The New York Times, the 80-year-old actor spoke openly about the obsession he developed with physique during his most famous years in Hollywood.

Stallone revealed that in preparation for his role in "Rocky III," he had reached about 2.6% body fat. According to him, the obsession with maintaining that physical shape became so great that he developed bulimia.

"I became bulimic," the actor confessed, adding that during that period, food and weight had become a constant battle.

The famous actor also spoke about using steroids to maintain his extreme physique. He said he used them in cycles of six weeks on, followed by six weeks off, while admitting that this lifestyle took a heavy toll on his body.

The actor revealed that he later understood the consequences of this obsession more clearly, especially during the filming of "Cop Land", where he had to appear with a completely different physique than Rocky's.

Stallone said that over the years he has undergone nine back surgeries, two shoulder surgeries and three neck surgeries, admitting that trying to constantly maintain an extreme physique has cost him dearly.

His story comes on the eve of the film "I Play Rocky," which tells the story of the making of the first "Rocky" film and is expected to be released in theaters in November.

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