Sylvester Stallone struggled with an eating disorder: 'Couldn't keep anything down'
Sylvester Stallone opened up about struggling with an eating disorder and doping to maintain extreme fitness levels during the filming of Rocky III. The actor also discussed the physical cost of his career and his traumatic childhood in his upcoming autobiography, The Steps.
In a recent interview with The New York Times, actor Sylvester Stallone revealed that he suffered from an eating disorder while preparing for the film Rocky III. During that period, he was obsessed with maintaining an extremely low body fat percentage of 2.6 percent, which made it difficult for him to keep any food down. He admitted that he relied on doping to achieve these physical standards, noting that the regimen took a significant toll on his health. He only began to ease these strict requirements after his role in the 1997 film Cop Land.
Now 80 years old, Stallone acknowledges that maintaining his current fitness levels still requires the use of medication and regrets performing many of his own stunts. These reflections are part of his upcoming autobiography, The Steps, which is scheduled for release in late September. In addition to discussing his physical struggles, the book covers his difficult childhood, including experiences with an abusive father, though he chose to limit details to avoid seeking pity.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
