Sylvester Stallone Gets Blunt About Casting Daughter on ‘Tulsa King’: ‘Of Course It’s Nepotism, You Idiot’

Sylvester Stallone candidly discussed his choice to cast his daughter Scarlet Rose in the Paramount+ series "Tulsa King," admitting that it amounted to nepotism. In an interview with USA Today, he stated, "First they go, ‘Nepotism is terrible,’” before clarifying that "obviously you don’t care about your kids, because they come first."

Stubbornly defending his decision, he added, "Of course it’s nepotism, you idiot," emphasizing that parents naturally want the best for their children, granting them every advantage. Rose, 24, who has played the role of Spencer in 22 episodes of the show over its four seasons, expressed that collaborating with her renowned father "completely changed" their relationship.

"Before, he was working constantly, so getting to work together for once is just an amazing opportunity," she told People, praising the growth of their friendship and mutual respect. While acknowledging his daughter's newfound position, Stallone noted that like all privileged offspring, her success will ultimately be tested by her own efforts. "Can they maintain that level of excellence? That’s out of our hands," he admitted.