Sylvester Stallone has joked that he cannot retire from acting because he needs to help pay for his daughter Sophia Stallone’s upcoming wedding. The Rocky and Tulsa King star made the playful remark during an appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark on October 13. Co-host Kelly Ripa asked how much he planned to contribute towards the wedding expenses. Stallone laughed and replied that retirement was not an option just yet.
Sophia announced her engagement to boyfriend Michael Sheehan on August 28. She shared photographs of the proposal on Instagram and described her fiancé as her best friend. She also expressed excitement about starting their future together. The engagement has become a happy milestone for the Stallone family.
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During the interview, Stallone praised Sheehan and called him a great guy. He revealed that his future son-in-law had asked for his blessing before proposing to Sophia. Ripa joked that Sheehan must have felt nervous approaching the Hollywood star. However, Stallone appeared pleased with the way he handled the important moment.
The conversation also included references to Stallone’s iconic Rocky films. Co-host Mark Consuelos recalled a memorable proposal scene from Rocky II, featuring Rocky Balboa and Adrian. Stallone responded with another playful reference to the movie, recalling Rocky’s promise to keep their home tidy. He also said he wished Sheehan good luck, while his wife, Jennifer Flavin, acted as a referee during the interaction.
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Stallone and Flavin married in 1997 and share three daughters: Sophia, Sistine and Scarlet. The actor also has two sons, Seargeoh and Sage, from his first marriage to Sasha Czack. Sage died in 2012 at the age of 36. As Sophia prepares for her wedding, Stallone’s humorous comments have offered fans a glimpse into the family’s celebrations and his role as a father.