Sylvester Stallone: I Made A 'Tragic Mistake' That Led To Jennifer Flavin Split

In a new interview, the 'Rocky' star said he wouldn't repeat the short breakup with his 25-year-old wife.

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Oscar-nominated actors make mistakes, too. In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Sylvester Stallone discusses his recent divorce from Jennifer Flavin.

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The Tulsa King legend, 76, apologized to a "tragic mistake" but swore not to repeat it.

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Sly acknowledged he made a mistake that forced Jennifer, 54, to break up with him, although briefly.

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"I put work before [my family] sometimes, and that's a mistake I won't repeat," he remarked.

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Sylvester said he thought of John Lennon's remark "Life is what happens when you're making other plans" when questioned about the recent "rush" of articles regarding his personal life.

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He recommended to have supporting and understanding friends. “Hope you're with individuals who appreciate life's faults, fragility, and how rare a good connection is,” he remarked.

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