Stallone reveals the aftermath of his muscular roles

Stallone broke the silence about the suffering his body endured while portraying Rambo and Rocky. At 80, he says the years spent sculpting his physique have not left the battlefield. During the promotion of his memoir Un pas après l’autre, he told the New York Times that the impacts are both physical and mental, and that the "muscle" never really stopped. He describes chronic pain, insecurities and a difficult relationship with his own body. According to Screen Wide, this interview falls within a decade where body positivity is prompting artists to speak openly about their issues.