The Life of Hollywood Action Hero Sylvester Stallone

In 1985, Stallone married Danish model and actress Brigitte Nielsen, beginning one of the most highly publicized Hollywood marriages of his career. Their relationship unfolded while he was at the height of his fame, with Rambo and Rocky IV keeping him everywhere.

Nielsen’s own celebrity made the marriage even more visible. They became a striking 1980s power couple, photographed often and discussed widely in entertainment media. The relationship quickly became part of Stallone’s public image, and soon their personal partnership would overlap directly with his films.