Sylvester Stallone Remembers Carl Weathers and Reacts to the Barbie Outfit He Inspired (Extended)

Sylvester Stallone talks about selling his Los Angeles home to Adele, the cameo he was supposed to make in Greta Gerwig's Barbie and meeting the Pope in Italy while filming Season 2 of The Family Stallone.
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Sylvester Stallone Remembers Carl Weathers and Reacts to the Barbie Outfit He Inspired (Extended)
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[@RandomnessTube.]

As a 40 year old I can say this man along with Schwarzenegger Willis and Van Damme changed the movie game.

[@lyrand6408]

Yep for me too (41 here). I grew up watching their movies mostly in the 90s (including their movies from the 80s, on VHS mind you... man, memories there). They're icons for me. I would also add Jackie Chan to that group (whom I believe should have appeared in at least one of the Expandable movies). Both Stallone and Schwarzenegger in particular are living legends; they both lived enough to fill up 3 lives of events in a single one, an incredible journey they had.

[@Mirily]

​@@lyrand6408I'm also 41 and I concur all of the above! 😆👍

[@jackwilliams5474]

True!

[@MrBear2073]

Too true.

[@PSUNATION]

Jackie Chan! Jet Li! Bruce Willis

[@lafrankie]

Sly doesn’t get enough credit for how insanely quick his humor is. The guy is hilarious.

[@jamesrevere2992]

What kind of “credit” do you want him to get? Maybe a medal?

[@lafrankie]

@@jamesrevere2992 nice example for the opposite of humorous

[@dazaah4288]

...and smart with a reported 160 IQ, that's Einstein level IQ.

[@raulcitraro]

He should include CHUCK WEPNER as an integral part of his success as ROCKY!

[@raulcitraro]

We all got to stop looking for heroes in celebrities. People develop ethics from suffering & self-discipline, not getting their asses kissed 24/7.

[@laperryrn]

Carl Weathers, May You Rest In Peace 🙏

[@PrincessToyNerd]

😢

[@terrorgaming459]

Rip Carl weathers 😢

[@jesusbaetana8993]

Couldn't care less about most celebrities but this guy is an inspiration & will always be a legend

[@jesusbaetana8993]

And RIP to Carl Weathers, who equally made the Rocky franchise into what it became

[@raulcitraro]

We all got to stop looking for heroes in celebrities. People develop ethics from suffering & self-discipline, not getting their asses kissed 24/7.

[@cleopatra7377]

I'm no tourist

[@raulcitraro]

There is no denial of his accomplishments, and Stallone was really an inspiration for many people - My inspiration was Muhammad Ali. But you have to give credit where credit is due, and CHUCK WEPNER deserves the credit. Won't you agree?

[@MrCarpen7er]

@@jesusbaetana8993 Sylvester Stallone made the Rocky franchise, not Carl Weathers. Just because he died most are exaggerating, which is typically made by idiots. Weathers made the franchise as much as Talia Shire and Burt Young did.

[@Guvna07]

Rocky is the greatest movie character ever and the best thing about the character is that we can all be just like him. Life is all about getting back up after being knocked down, never giving up, fighting for your family and believing in yourself but most of all it teaches us that the only person who can truly change your life is the person who looks back at you in the mirror. Rocky should be taught in school!

[@DreX-8810]

Rocky is about Muhammad Ali, but ya right!

[@Guvna07]

@@DreX-8810Rocky is about Chuck Wepner who fought Ali. My point wasn’t really about who the film was based on. It was about the characteristics of Rocky and his drive and dedication to bettering his life

[@chriskehoe007]

Absolutely

[@gocuk925]

He WROTE and acted Rocky, what a great man!

[@user-cr8dq7sc6h]

Truly he is. He’s always gonna be a legend

[@RAREDRAGONFRUIT]

Yes!

[@donnywilliamson5807]

Didn't movie studios want someone else to play the lead role. I thought I read they wanted Burt Reynolds

[@wallybingbang4350]

And refused to sell the script 😮

[@GrayRedRoom]

Yep.@@donnywilliamson5807

[@pavelkish7142]

Pope to Stallone, " I grew up watching your movies. " LOL!!!! I love how Jimmy puts his hand on Stallone so kindly to tell him his sorry about his great friend. Stallone is awesome, legend. I love Stallone.

[@mare4342]

Stallone stands alone. There is no one on earth like him. And thank God, really, because he deserves it all. All the respect. All the loyalty. All the love.

[@pavelkish7142]

@@mare4342 Amen

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

There will never be another like carl weather Rest in peace Apollo you will always be the champ mad respect for stallone in family , film ,and life🕊❤.

[@jackwilliams5474]

Watch the movie Action Jackson. It was silly and fun!

[@RAREDRAGONFRUIT]

Amen

[@1nfamous76]

​@jackwilliams5474 love that movie, rest in peace to Carl, Vanity and Sonny who all starred in that great movie

[@Dinos4X4]

Pope a dope Sly is hilarious 😂

[@jackwilliams5474]

Wasn't it? Yes that film was great! Wow, didn't realize that all 3 had Passed. @@1nfamous76

[@BurmaJ]

Carl Weathers came into a coffee shop I was in and stood behind me in line, his physical presence was all power and class. Like a god stepped down from Mount Olympus. But he stood patiently in line with the rest of us schmucks and smiled graciously at me as I pretended not to be staring at him.

[@alexpazmino4762]

Sylvester Stallone is charismatic. Funny . Great personality.

[@henryqu19]

R.I.P Carl Weathers 😢 , SLY is a legend , love Rambo and Rocky , these are the kind of movies that i watched when i was kid and still watch and love even more now

[@terrorgaming459]

Come on stallion rip Carl weathers 😢

[@Nitro_us]

love his movies

[@lilPopper]

Carl Weathers would have been a great addition to the Expendables franchise.

[@trpoihgg]

It's a crime that he wasn't in one of the 3 films. The fourth one is non-existing to me.

[@Muhammed-Muhammed]

Stallone didn't give him a role because Carl hadn't let him use the footage from Rocky and Rocky 2 in the Rocky Balboa movie.

[@chriskehoe007]

Definitely

[@BillyJ10]

I always wondered that myself, I just always assumed they didn't get along

[@BillyJ10]

Born in 1968, as a child, in the movies seeing ROCKY for the 1st x, we Apollo Creed disrobed in the ring, all I remember thinking was "I want to built Exactly like that"

[@lulaslife13]

Years ago I worked for Sly and I can tell you that he is the real deal. Such a loving, family man. Though I knew him back when Sage was still alive and the girls were super young. Sage was as BEAUTIFUL as his father. Can only imagine the suffering that Sage's death brought his father...breaks my heart because their bond was BEAUTIFUL and unbreakable 😭💕😇 .

[@korbendallas12]

Sly is a TRUE legend....and so was Carl Weathers.Those 80's action stars are just cut from a different cloth...LEGENDS!

[@arturobugarin3125]

Yes, they are.

[@punkrockval]

Carl was amazing in Mandalorian too

[@mary-vy3mo]

He directed two episodes from it also...

[@cwclarkephotos9551]

I was 9 when Rocky came out and ive had nothing but mad respect for Sylvester since. Very happy for him and his success. RIP Carl

[@mrbee4life182]

I was only 2 when it came out so unfortunately never got to see that or Rocky 2 in the cinema in 79 as was still too young at 5 but did see Rocky 3 in 82 when i was 8 and Rocky 4 when i was 11 still both awesome did see 5 but hated it but still always loved the first and second when i got to see them on VHS with Carl Weathers as Apollo R.I.P you legend 😢🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😪😔😔

[@tonycerviver2123]

December 1976 when Sylvester and Carl dived into everybody's lives.

[@jh230377]

‘Keep Punching Apollo’ RIP Carl Weathers

[@kasondaleigh]

He seems like a great dad!

[@elizabethmcleod246]

His daughters’ podcasts are great!

[@adrianmasters250]

Stallone never fails to bring a smile to my face, he's just got the child-like heart that always wants to kid around and have fun

[@alexg.9279]

Exactly and that is the secret of living a longer and healthier life. Most of these celebrities take themselves too fckn serious. But let's just hope our Rocky keeps going on so we can continue enjoying him 🙌

[@clevelandcbi]

RIP to Burt Young (Paulie) as well. For those unaware, he was an amazing boxer. Dropped out of high school to join the Marines as a 16 year old and was 32-2 vs likely much older guys. He was 14-0 as a pro. I met him at a buffet in Las Vegas about 20 years ago, and he invited me to sit with him since we were both alone. Sweetest guy in the world. Told me that during the "parking garage scuffle part" in part 3 that he was being very careful to not really "crack Stallone's noggin" for real 😂😂😂.

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Love sly stallone he is awesome actor ,and a living legend.

[@RAREDRAGONFRUIT]

Yes!

[@randyyoungban4021]

both Sly and Weathers were the coolest duo in film history. also I loved Weathers in the movie happy Gilmore. he was soooooo hilariously funny in the movie. of course rocky series and predator. Weather spoke like a Gentleman and many of us appreciate him as an actor. RIP. and thanks for the wonder work! and GO SLY!!!!!

[@ngcb-tu1qo]

Why this guy has not an Oscar yet?? Rocky IV and Rambo II were the perfect movies.

[@WarlordMoA]

When I heard the news about Carl Weathers the legend passing on to the other side one thing to note Sly, Carl will always be watching down on us and paving the way for us to have a better future. My though and prayers is with the Weathers family, rest easy old friend you were truly a legend that shaped our minds.

[@zoranbl1990]

I hope that Sly will live forever. Love this guy so much

[@b.aorellana6079]

Sly Stallone is 77 years old, I hope he still leaves on.

[@nonyabusiness999]

The older he gets the cooler he gets

[@thedigitalemotion]

As a 47 year old, this man was a massive part of my childhood. I endlessly watched First Blood, Rocky etc. He was the fabric of my childhood and a true American hero. I love the guy, and will cry buckets when this man’s time comes - which I hope isn’t any time soon. 🥊🥊🥊

[@Nitro_us]

same man

[@f1rocks2190]

The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows!!!

[@RAREDRAGONFRUIT]

LOL

[@Improvise_Adapt_0vercome]

It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life.. but it ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!

[@marcussmith6805]

It's a very mean and nasty place. I don't care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there if you let it.

[@stompterra7644]

Stallone is the real deal. Good guy and incredibly humble.

[@nemospodcast6766]

I’m grateful that I got to meet Carl Weathers before he passed. #RIP P S. The Stallone family. Reality show is a lot better than the Kardashians. At least they have class. And won’t ruin America. I will work with Sly one day!!

[@veggigoddess]

That would be pretty disturbing if you had met Carl after he passed😂

[@yourewack7043]

He’s so sharp at his age still

[@seafynewman919]

Sylvester Stallone ...legend. Rip Carl Weathers

[@Jericho642]

I grew up watching Stallone, and he continues to be a hero of mine. #keeppunching

[@alextepe4309]

When I was a little kid Sylvester Stallone was my hero… and he still is. A lot of people are critical of his age, but I think that it’s always fun to see a guy his age kicking ass in an action movie. Sly is a living legend, and I hope he will still be around for a long time to come.

[@adriannamalick3752]

I have been watching his show with his wife and daughters. He is so funny and loves his family. I laugh so hard at it.❤❤

[@geoffreyfeinberg9792]

A legend. RIP to Carl Weathers. Sly still the man.

[@PrincessToyNerd]

😢

[@gilpinsteven]

Cop Land is a gem, a modern masterpiece. Stallone is a class act.

[@slickymoxy]

Jimmy putting his hand on Stallone's shoulder and saying, "I'm sorry, buddy." 😢😭🥹❤️

[@akungbala30]

So what's the sorry means for?

[@bcm0022009]

It's not really about the word 'sorry', more of an expression of well wishes and/or condolences for having lost a close friend 🙂🙏... Much love from Australia 🤗😋

[@theoriginalthinker9199]

I thought it was hella condescending. Carl Weathers wasn't just a loss to Stallone, he was a lost to the world. Just say, "thanks for bringing the tape by" and leave it at that.

[@whitleybayman123]

Sly is one of your national treasures and loved here in the UK and around the world.

[@waleedhassan798]

RIP Carl Weathers / the real Apollo Creed !!!!

[@InnaBeilina]

It was a blessing to be in the audience for this segment and see Sly in person!!!

[@SlyFan-lw1bg]

That's soo cool! So lucky. Did he seem like he does on TV? He always seems so nice.

[@bigdaddy5629]

I’ve always wanted to meet him. He’s my childhood hero!! I just don’t want to be disappointed if he’s not what I expect. His brother Frank is awesome too and doesn’t get enough credit.

[@user-gr9bm4yr8l]

He is very protective of his daughters and understands the real dangers out there in the world. He prepared his girls while many parents don't teach their children anything about life skills. Great dad

[@elitesquamthezmbleg8024]

Rest in piece Carl weathers you will be remembered ❤

[@Wildstar40]

The Pope-a-dope ! 🤣

[@cindyheadon9005]

😂

[@cindyheadon9005]

Classic. 😂😂😂

[@bereanist]

Good for Sly being overprotective of his daughters! They are beautiful and he knows how much evil is in this world and doesn’t want to take any chances! All young women should take self defense class.

[@stephanlukacs3880]

Carl Weathers , “ There is No Tomorrow “ Rest In Peace Action Jackson 💪🙌

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Ryan gosling does has stallone's stoic eyes seriously him pull off a young rambo might work 😂.

[@jl7676]

More like uneven eyes 😅

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

Ryan Gosling had his own niche with characters from Drive, Only God Forgives or the Blade Runner sequel. He's a modern metropolis detached loner, he doesn't need Rambo

[@kingsirdaboss1995]

​@@BigBadJerryRogers Rambo WAS the OG detached loner. Gosling in a modernized version with old school spirit would be cool and needed...Sly knows better.

[@javierf6162]

you’re right ryan does look like stallone

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

@@javierf6162 get some glasses

[@kelex12]

I don’t want to see Rambo remade but a prequel movie or series about his time in Vietnam could be great.

[@rajabcroswell9020]

That would be interesting.

[@k.delpino1124]

Sly was developing it. I don't know if that's still happening.

[@edkeaton]

Sylvester Stallone is such an amazing actor, writer, and director! I'm such a big fan of his for a long time and I'm glad to see him still going strong! The man is a bonafide legend! 😎👍🎉🎊

[@tomevans7729]

Love this man and carl weathers so much. Both are absolute legends

[@thedarkknight7287]

Sylvester Stallone is one of the few remaining legends of Hollywood. People do not even realize that he has written hundreds of scripts that have never been made, he is an accomplished artist as well, and above all of that is a real fine gentleman. I got a chance to meet him a long time ago in Los Angeles and he was so kind and accommodating to me and my family. We took pictures with him, and really appreciated his willingness to take the time to talk with us. Thanks, Sly.

[@leetrevor59]

I don’t see Ryan play Rambo because Sylvester just fits the role perfectly.

[@RAREDRAGONFRUIT]

Exactly

[@markdouglas9875]

Thing is Ryan is invested in the character which means he would probably deliver a great performance

[@coyoboyo]

I suspect Ryan would refuse out of respect because that is who he is. Now Gambit on the other hand...

[@wisdomprepper]

Couldn't be worse than Creed. Ugh!

[@Electro_Chrome]

Sly is the best. Carl Weathers was also an ultimate bad ass. This interview made my day. ❤. 🤘

[@SD80]

Sly is holding back tears. Tough when you lose a best friend. Great movie franchise - those movies inspired and saved lives

[@clevelandcbi]

*"Growing up, we had to learn how to fight off a coyote..... In 4th grade, dad put a knife in my backpack..."* 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Jcruzer70]

Sly is a living legend!

[@louisd8259]

best interview i’ve seen in forever. What a career and what memories growing up with his entertainment. thank you Sly.

[@NG-Lespaul]

Sly is AWESOME!!!!!

[@ski6712]

my dad(rip)was a danish military commando trained in boxing/martial arts combat fighting in the old days in 1940's ww2.and was sent to the pacific theater:/South China Sea an active war front to guard allied forces armament ships from frogman attacks that placed mines on the hulls of the ships to destroy their cargo hold of bombs/guns/ammo...... his favourite boxer was Rocky Marciano. and was told he could possibly get the European middle weight title but he pursued his career as a sailor making his first mate papers after the war and then got married then they moved overseas to a new life with the kids. he loved watching the Stallone rocky movies.☺

[@robertpolanco1973]

Well, well, well! I am so impressed with the self-deprecating humor of Sylvester Stallone and I always enjoyed him being such a funny guy so much!

[@CutiePie-hh3gg]

Rocky and Rambo was my childhood

[@tanial694]

Sylvester Stallone is a legend! He is an inspiration as a human being and what a great sense of humour and a beautiful devoted father and husband. I have always loved & admired him, as would many of his friends and colleagues. Pure, good soul.

[@003theflash]

Sly is legend! looks great at 76. Tulsa King best show on tv right now!

[@sharonshin4574]

Great interview with Sylvester Stallone!!!

[@steveprudell9976]

Yes

[@joske103]

Please Sly a Tulsa King Season 2 :)

[@trippyhippie8630]

Tango and Cash baby!! two of my favorite actors

[@19HuskyWolf70]

Child hood heroes getting older....R.I.P Appolo (Carl W)

[@alexandervalladares2501]

I can tell you this... The day Sly goes a big part of me will go with him. I wish God can make him ETERNAL... none of us are. 40 years later I still train 4 days a week to his Training Montages !!! Love you Sly !!!

[@misssicily100]

you know you love this man when you keep watching re-runs of Rocky. Best Iconic movie of all time.

[@Phi1618033]

Ryan Gosling as Rambo? Hell to f*** yeah!!!

[@davidwong4821]

RIP Carl Weathers.

[@stevewisniewski5860]

Thank you, Mr Stallone, for many years. Many good. and several. not so good movies. Your wonderful actor. And yes, you are, Sir, made to play rocky. Thanks for the entertainment and keep it coming for many years to come. I too like to pass it on to my family and children. God bless you from northeast Wisconsin.

[@jargraroch3000]

One of the few guests that gets me to watch JF on The Tonight Show 😉

[@Josie-Boyle]

There will never be another like carl weather Rest in peace Apollo you will always be the champ mad respect for stallone in family , film ,and life.

[@thejester8136]

Stallone is my all time favorite actor, and I love everyone of his films. Good, bad and ugly !!! Also Rip to Carl, you can see the hurt in Sly’s eyes. A 40+ year old friendship is a tough one to break

[@tiagopinto365]

We need Sly in a good comedy!! With will Ferrell or Steve Carell😂😂😂 so funny and charismatic as ever🥊

[@KennyIMO]

Sylvester Stallone and Carl Weathers gave me so much Entertainment growing up as a kid

[@paradiseana7634]

Beg to defer Sly. You have always had major swag. I discovered that. In one of your classic films. "The Lords of Flashbush(1974)." Which I believe is where you met Henry Winkler(Fonzie). Mr. Stallone back then was an underdog. The critics were very harsh and called him dumb/no talent. But like all amazing underdogs. You certainly proved them wrong. Many times over. Your charismatic, funny, intelligent, handsome and gifted actor/writer. Best of all you've created a beautiful family. With your lovely wife. Really check out the movie. You'll understand why I say. All those things about Sly. Henry Winkler was also amazing. In the movie.❤️🥰🥊

[@LEX-hl6wq]

Carl weathers is one of the greatest may he enjoy his eternity in Heaven forever. As long as Stallone is here on earth he's Rambo no matter what age.

[@rainflowers1099]

What a legend, and an amazing guest! And RIP Carl Weathers, another legend

[@skip741x3]

Carl was iconic with his portrayl of Apollo....noone could have done it better

[@francinezane4076]

He seems like a very humble man love how he looks after his girls ❤❤❤

[@user-fc2ob7yl3u]

I always loved Stallone! He's so damn hilarious 😂😂😂

[@jamesgarner8262]

Thanks 🙏, Sly ™️ for sharing your story about Carl Weathers. ™️ RIP 🪦, Apollo ™️ (1948-2024)

[@PrincessToyNerd]

😢

[@basslife2248]

That fact that the Pope seen Rocky and is a fan!!!

[@lordfulgus]

Not only Carl Weathers, but the French voice actor for Stallone since the Rocky movies, also passed away this day. Rest in Peace

[@BodynSoul2]

I remember I read the story about Sylvester writing and asking to make a movie out of it but was refused after several times. Now, he's a star! I love Rocky and him!

[@RoughTake]

My guy really said Jim-bo 😂

[@truthh8322]

Tulsa king needs another season

[@speedycables]

It's coming ✌

[@theresatassone4950]

My hero , a legend ☺️

[@ThalanX]

Man Sly is looking great and sharp as heck for a 77 year old.

[@lashendawest7509]

We love Sylvester Stallone and jimmy fallon

[@dannyburleigh1]

Carl Weather's was on 1 or 2 episodes of Starsky & HUTCH!

[@Arukive-]

The story with Pope😆🤣🤣🤣 Jimmy, I have s suggestion. Why don’t you invite Hugh Laurie to your show? Hugh Laurie who plays Doctor House. That would be amazing!!! Please consider him as a guest to invite. Thank you, love you and your show Jimmy❤️

[@robertotrevino1796]

Growing up with both Arnold and Sly the passing of Mr Weathers hit me harder than others…the man was so talented and it seemed like no matter what he was always there…like if it wasn’t rocky or predator then happy Gilmore…then Star Wars…RIP without him I don’t see anyone else playing Apollo

[@vyshak4455]

He's the Goat of Action films!

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

The pope a dope! That hilarious🤣.

[@r_a_]

I feel very happy and very sad too while watching this. How TV films cable connects people living in far corners of the earth. Nostalgia and fear of loosing people you are used to seeing in films TVs as well as near and dear ones is heart wrenching.

[@Ashah24]

I've actually thought Ryan Gosling looked like Sly when he was younger. Rambo baby. RIP Apollo!!!!!!!

[@shigshug8581]

He's 77? He look about 20 years younger!

[@mattoniy2840]

He'll be on TRT which really helps men not get frail.. word to the wise.