Sylvester Stallone says he can’t retire because he has to pay for his daughter Sophia’s wedding.
Mr. Stallone, 80, made the remark Tuesday on “Live with Kelly and Mark” after co-host Kelly Ripa asked how much he would “pony up” for the ceremony, drawing laughter from the studio audience.
Sophia Stallone, 30, announced Aug. 28 that she is engaged to Michael Sheehan. Mr. Stallone said Mr. Sheehan is “a great guy” who asked for Sophia’s hand before proposing.
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He said his wife, Jennifer Flavin, “had to be there to be referee” during the exchange.
Mr. Stallone, who stars in the Paramount+ series “Tulsa King,” has an estimated net worth of $400 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He reportedly earned $1.5 million per episode for the show’s second season, and Puck reported he would make nearly $2 million per episode for the third.
Mr. Stallone and Ms. Flavin, who have been married since 1997, have three daughters — Sophia, Sistine and Scarlet.
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