Sylvester Stallone’s late son SageStallone wasn’t too far from the actor’s mind on Sunday night following hisfirst Golden Globes win. The 69-year-old, who won best supporting actor for Creed, drew on his relationship with his sonfor the winning performance.
Sage, who died of heart disease back in 2012,starred alongside his famous father in Rocky V. When asked by reporters if theloss of his son impacted his role in the latest Rocky Balboa film, Sylvester said, "Wow, that's a very heavy question."
Sage starred with his dad in Rocky V Photo: Getty Images
He added, “To be frank, any time you can vent emotions that are real, I feel that it’s very, very helpful. Most importantly, I just wanted to respect his memory, and I think we did."
Joining the Golden Globe winner on his big nightwas wife Jennifer Flavinalong with the couple’s three daughters — Sistine, Sophia and Scarlet Stallone.
“I did not expect to win at all,” the actoradmitted. Sylvester, who received a standingovation from the crowd, did not notice the room filled with celebrities standing as he took thestage. “I don't remember a standing ovation.”
Sylvester attended Sunday's awards show with his wife and daughters Photo: Getty Images
The actor continued, “Igot really caught up in emotion. Thank you very much. Just the mere fact thatthese incredible people applauding, it makes me realize that in life, it'sreally never over 'til it's over, and it indicates that people should nevergive up trying, so I think it was a very, very positive message for everybody.”
In his acceptance speech, the iconic actor noted a significant person orrather character that helped him achieve the award. He said, “I wanna thank my imaginary friendRocky Balboa for being the best friend I ever had.”
While winning his first Golden Globe is certainly acareer highlight, Sylvester admitted that there is in fact a far better award. “[Familyis] the greatest award that you get, because in the end, when you're on yourdeathbed, you're going to basically be judged on how you raised your kids andwhat you left behind, so finally they get to understand that they have a caringfather, that movies are wonderful, but they pale in comparison to the movie oflife, which is making them go on into the future and be very, very successful,”he said. “That's my duty, that's my mission, and I give my wife all the creditbecause I'm pretty pathetic as a parent. She's great."
