Adele's Shocking Decision: Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Statue Denied!

Adele insisted on keeping the Rocky statue after purchasing Sylvester Stallone's house, despite his initial plans to keep it. Stallone gained fame from his role as the tough boxer in the 1976 film Rocky, and went on to portray Rocky Balboa in a total of seven movies, including spinoff films. However, he did not reprise his role in this year's Creed III, marking a departure from the franchise's history. In a recent interview for his reality show The Family Stallone, Stallone shared an unusual encounter he had with Adele. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter bought Stallone's $58 million mansion in Los Angeles, and as part of the deal, she insisted on obtaining the poolside Rocky statue. Adele even threatened to cancel the purchase if she didn't get the statue. Eventually, Adele got her way and is currently renovating the house. Read Stallone's account below.

I did. But she said, “That’s a no deal. That’s gonna blow the whole deal.” She wanted the statue. I like what she’s doing, she’s making it gorgeous.

Sylvester Stallone's Old House Isn't Home To The Only Rocky Statue

Though Stallone lost his prized poolside Rocky statue while selling his home to Adele, it isn't the only sculpture in existence honoring his larger-than-life boxer. There's another well-known bronze statue of Rocky located at the bottom of the stairs to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, which the character famously climbs in the film. Stallone donated this statue to the city of Philadelphia after it was erected in 1980 for a scene in Rocky III. Since then, it has become a popular tourist attraction that not only draws visitors but also symbolizes the indomitable spirit of the city.

Stallone continues to make regular visits to the Rocky statue in Philadelphia, even after losing his prized possession to Adele. In a recent visit, he was accompanied by his daughter, Sophia, and later reunited with his entire family at the landmark. Sharing photos and videos on social media, Stallone celebrated the statue that not only immortalizes the inspiring story of the underdog who overcame all odds, but also represents his own life, which echoes that of his iconic character. Despite Adele now owning a piece of this history, the Rocky statue in Philadelphia stands tall as a symbol of resilience and triumph.