By: Loan Budy
Rocky star Sylvester Stallone and his wife Jennifer Flavin are divorcing after 25 years of marriage. On Friday, at a court in Florida, Flavin filed "for dissolution of marriage and other relief." The couple got married back in 1997 after dating for years since 1988. The pair had a significant age gap between them as Stallone recently turned 76 years and Flavin is 54.
According to TMZ, citing sources directly connected to the couple, Flavin filed for divorce shortly after getting into an argument with Stallone over whether he could get another dog. The outlet reported on Aug. 24 that Sly wanted a Rottweiler but she didn't want another dog. The argument apparently got heated, and other issues were brought up, but none that would destroy a longtime marriage. he found out Flavin filed for divorce
Neither budged on their position over the dog, except Stallone broke the stalemate when he reportedly went ahead and got the dog, named Dwight, which is the name of his character in his TV show, Tulsa King. TMZ reported that Stallone was in Oklahoma filming the show when
Daughters are all grown up
The couple celebrated another big occasion on May 10, 2019, when Sophia became their first daughter to graduate from college. Sophia donned her cap and gown from USC in a photo Stallone shared on Instagram. He captioned it, "Our daughter SOPHIA graduates from USC !!!! An absolutely amazing day for us all. So proud!!!"
25th anniversary
Although the pair celebrated their 25th anniversary just a few months ago as they wrote loving messages to each other on the Gram. Stallone wrote in a tribute to Flavin, "Happy 25th anniversary to my amazing wife. There is not enough words to describe what this incredibly selfless dedicated , patient, woman has meant to our lives and I only wish they could be another 25! Thank you sweetheart!"
Flavin files for divorce
ET confirmed on Aug. 24 that Flavin filed for divorce in Florida. According to the filing, she wants to remain living in the couple's home in Palm Beach, Florida, amid the divorce proceedings. She also believes her husband is hiding marital assets.
"Upon information and belief, the Husband has engaged in the intentional dissipation, depletion and/or waste of marital assets which has had an adverse economic impact on the marital estate. Pursuant to Section 61.075, Florida Statues, equity dictates that the Wife be compensated and made whole by receiving an unequal distribution of the marital assets in her favor. Moreover, the Husband should be enjoined from, selling, transferring, assigning, encumbering, or dissipating any assets during the pendency of proceedings," read the divorce docs. Additionally, Flavin wants to keep her last name.
Fight over dog triggered divorce?
According to TMZ, citing sources directly connected to the couple, Flavin filed for divorce shortly after getting into an argument with Stallone over whether he could get another dog. The outlet reported on Aug. 24 that Sly wanted a Rottweiler but she didn't want another dog. The argument apparently got heated, and other issues were brought up, but none that would destroy a longtime marriage.