Sylvester Stallone Shares Thoughts on Trump's Hollywood Role
WHO:
Fox News - Sylvester Stallone, President Trump
US Magazine - Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, Jon Voight
WHAT:
NY Post - Stallone told Trump, "thank you and ciao," after expressing that the special envoy position was impossible.
Fox News - President Trump appointed Sylvester Stallone as a special ambassador to Hollywood.
US Magazine - Stallone expressed surprise at the appointment, stating, "Well, it just happened."
WHERE:
US Magazine - Stallone learned about the appointment while watching TV.
WHEN:
US Magazine - Stallone recalled the moment he learned about the appointment during an interview with The Sunday Times.
WHY:
Fox News - Stallone told Trump it was "impossible" after learning about the appointment.
HOW:
US Magazine - Stallone learned about the appointment through a television broadcast.
(UPDATED September 22, 2026 05:57 UTC)
In a recent statement, Sylvester Stallone thanked Trump and said "ciao" after expressing that the special envoy position was impossible for him to take on. The comment was made at 05:57 UTC, highlighting Stallone's decision to step back from the role. This announcement has drawn attention to the ongoing discussions surrounding the special envoy position.
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(UPDATED September 22, 2026 03:00 UTC)
In a surprising move, President Trump has appointed Sylvester Stallone as a special ambassador to Hollywood. Stallone expressed his astonishment at the news, saying, "Well, it just happened," after he learned about the appointment while watching TV. During an interview with The Sunday Times, Stallone recalled telling Trump that the role was "impossible" for him.