Sylvester Stallone has heard the nepotism allegations and, frankly, he doesn’t care.
Stallone’s real-life daughter, Scarlet Rose Stallone, co-stars with him as Spencer in “Tulsa King” and is taking on a larger role in the family business and on-screen for season 4. Recently, Stallone acknowledged his daughter’s privilege and criticized people’s complaints about her casting.
“First they say, ‘Nepotism is terrible,'” he told USA Today. “I said, ‘Oh please, you’re not a good parent if you haven’t done a little bit of nepotism. So obviously you don’t care about your kids, because they come first.'”
He added: “Of course it’s nepotism, you idiot. That’s why we’re parents. We want the best for our kids. So obviously we let them have all the benefits.”
While his career may have helped his daughter land the role, he says she still has to prove herself.
“Can they maintain this level of excellence? That’s out of our hands,” he said. “But if you can open the door, we’ll see if they have the ability to get through it. The question might be, ‘Now how do I get out of this?’ Be careful what you wish for.
In “Tulsa King,” Stallone plays mob boss Dwight “The General” Manfredi, exiled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, after serving 25 years in prison. After their introduction in Season 1, Stallone’s daughter returns in Season 4 as a former barista turned horse and stable keeper at Fennario Ranch (hired by Manfredi).
Season 4 of the Paramount+ series “Tulsa King” premiered on October 16, with new episodes airing weekly on Fridays at midnight PT.
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