Sylvester Stallone says his life before “Rocky” was marked by extreme hardship, according to his memoir “The Steps.” The accounts describe periods when he lacked reliable food and money and resorted to basic survival routines.
Multiple outlets report that Stallone describes eating very limited foods, including cottage cheese and raw eggs, as a way to manage hunger while struggling in a small New York City apartment. One outlet adds that he sometimes showered while keeping his clothes on as part of his efforts to get through difficult conditions.
The coverage focuses on the same themes—food insecurity and day-to-day survival before his breakthrough—though outlets differ slightly in how they emphasize specific details and the framing of those anecdotes. Overall, the reports present these claims as coming from Stallone’s own memoir rather than independent verification, with attention on the contrast between his later fame and earlier circumstances.
