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The story of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone is indeed one of the most interesting tales of friendship in Hollywood history. These two actors, who were once fierce rivals, eventually developed a strong bond over the years, and now they are inseparable. In an interview onThe Graham Norton Show,Schwarzenegger revealed in detail what went on behind the scenes and what ultimately led to their friendship.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone Tried to‘Derail’Each Other’s Career!
Arnold Schwarzeneggerrecently appeared on the BBC chat show with Graham Norton, and as first reported byNME, he spoke in detail about his relationship withSylvester Stalloneon camera. Initially, the actors, who began their careers in the industry around the same time, didn’t see eye to eye. However, upon further inspection, it was revealed that the two were cut from the same fabric. On the show, he revealed,
“We were movie rivals, but we took the competitiveness to the extreme – we each had to have the best body, we had to kill more people in our films, and we had to have the biggest guns. It got out of control, and we tried to derail each other.”
From violently competing against each other for the same roles to attacking each other and putting them on blast in front of the press, the media also couldn’t get enough of their rivalry. Although it seemed like they could never form a friendship, that fact was later proven wrong as the two grew closer.
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This Brought the Two Rivals Closer!
In the later years, they went on to star in several movies together, which brought them closer. However, initially, it was their joint venture, named Planet Hollywood, that solidified their friendship. The restaurant chain, with the help of the two stars, skyrocketed, and so did their affection for each other. In the same chat show, Schwarzenegger further revealed,
“Then, when we both invested in Planet Hollywood, we started flying around the world together to promote it and we became fantastic friends. He is a great human being, and we are now inseparable.”
They then proceeded to collaborate in films likeEscape PlanandThe Expendables,with the latter turning into an immensely successful franchise, nearly reaching a billion dollars in earnings. Since then, the two have truly become inseparable.
From publicly criticizing each other to seeking advice from one another before making any significant career moves, they have come a long way indeed.
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Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
