Sylvester Stallone recalls harsh winters and no hot water in childhood home
Mumbai, Aug 13
Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone recalled his humble childhood in a $15-a-month "cold water flat" in New York's "Hell's Kitchen".
Stallone took to Instagram, where he shared a childhood picture of himself and a note that read: "Our apartment was a tiny place, called a cold water flat." As the name suggests, it had no hot water, which made washing dishes almost impossible. The small tub mostly served as our kitchen table, however."
"When it wasn't being used for its intended purpose, we had a piece of plywood lying on top of it-nice. SYLVESTER STALLONE, THE STEPS."
In the caption section, he mentioned that living without hot water made everyday tasks like bathing and washing dishes especially difficult during winters, but those experiences taught him gratitude.
"I grew up in a $15/month Hell's Kitchen "cold water flat." No hot water made things like dishwashing or bath time brutal, especially in the winter. Looking back, those moments taught me gratitude and how to make the most of what you have. Funny how life works," he wrote as the caption.
Stallone made his screen debut in the 1970 with "The Party at Kitty and Stud's". Before becoming a Hollywood icon, Stallone took on a few uncredited roles in films like Downhill Racer and Bananas.
However, his breakthrough and official launch into mainstream cinema came in 1974 with his starring role in "The Lords of Flatbush". Shortly after, he wrote and starred in the 1976 blockbuster "Rocky", which established him as a global icon.
It was on April 16, when Stallone revealed that the fourth season as well as a spin-off series of Tulsa King titled Frisco King is in production.
He shared a picture from the sets of a comedy and crime drama television series and captioned it: "From one king to another Frisco King is now in production! #FriscoKing."
For the unversed, Tulsa King had come out first in 2022. The series stars Stallone as Dwight "The General" Manfredi, an American Mafia caporegime who has been recently released from prison in New York and is sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he begins to set up a criminal organization. It is Stallone's first leading role in a scripted television series.
A fourth season and a spin-off series, Frisco King, starring Samuel L. Jackson, have both been ordered.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, this reminds me of my grandmother's stories about growing up in a small village without electricity or running water. The struggles were real, but they made people resilient. Stallone's gratitude is something we can all learn from - it's not about what you have, but how you appreciate what you've overcome.
Rocky taught me so much about never giving up. Now hearing how he actually lived that struggle makes me respect him even more. It's funny how life works indeed - the hardships become the foundation of success. Great story for young people to read today. 💪
I appreciate his honesty about the struggles. It's easy to glamorize success, but acknowledging the harsh realities of growing up poor shows real character. It's a universal story across cultures - many Indians will relate to the resilience he's talking about.
Interesting perspective, but I feel like sharing childhood hardship is quite common among celebrities now. While I respect Stallone's journey and what he achieved with Rocky, I'd like to see more focus on the actual work and less on nostalgic Instagram posts. Just my honest opinion.
"Those moments taught me gratitude" - this hit me right in the heart! In India, so many of us grew up with stories of our parents' sacrifices during tough times. It's these lessons that shape who we become. Stallone's story is proof that our circumstances don't define our destiny. 🌟
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