Sylvester Stallone says he regrets performing his own stunts and calls himself “an idiot” for doing so for years. In recent comments to media outlets, he describes the physical toll of decades of action work, including repeated injuries and long-term health consequences.
Stallone says he has undergone nine back surgeries, along with procedures related to his neck. He emphasizes that professional stunt performers should handle high-risk work to reduce the chance of injury. The outlets report his remarks as a reflection on how his stunt decisions have affected him after filming major projects, including his recent action work.
Across the coverage, the central angles align: Stallone expresses remorse, provides specific medical details about his spine, and highlights the need for safer stunt practices. The reports differ mainly in how they frame his comments—ranging from “millions of regrets” to the “idiot” characterization—but all attribute the same basic message to Stallone: repeated self-performed stunts have had serious consequences.
