Stallone Reveals Bulimia, Steroid Toll from 'Rocky' Transformation

Sylvester Stallone has disclosed a difficult personal struggle stemming from his iconic role as Rocky Balboa. The actor revealed in a recent interview with The New York Times that he developed bulimia as a result of the intense physical transformation required for the film.

Stallone also spoke candidly about the detrimental effects of steroid use during that period, describing it as an "obsessive body-worship kind of thing." He detailed the "terrible toll" these practices took on him, highlighting the significant physical and psychological challenges he faced in maintaining the demanding physique for the beloved boxing character.