The camera then cut to Sylvester sitting in the audience, who did not even so much as crack a smile over the remark.<\/p>\n
After realizing his joke didn’t land, Trump quickly pressed forward and continued, ” – but now he would. I think that after tonight, now he will. We love you Sly. It’s a big honor and congratulations to you, Jennifer, and the family. A fantastic family and a fantastic man. Thank you so much everybody.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Some of the actor’s most well-known works throughout his acting career include his unforgettable appearances in films such as Rocky, Rocky Balboa, First Blood, The Expendables, Rambo, Creed, among many more. Stallone is also the only actor in U.S. history to appear in a successful box office movie for six consecutive decades.<\/p>\n
Reacting to Sylvester’s appearance at the Kennedy Honor Awards, one fan wrote, “Sylvester Stallone is being honored tonight. It\u2019s about time. The Rocky films are great. I love it. It\u2019s about time!!! He deserves the recognition.”<\/p>\n
Another fan added, “This Kennedy Center opening tribute to Sylvester Stallone is off the charts, and he deserves every moment of it.”<\/p>\n
While another viewer agreed, “Great show so far. And a beautiful salute to Sylvester Stallone.”<\/p>\n
Someone else chimed in, “Wow! What a life Sylvester Stallone has had. Just amazing. What an opener for the Kennedy Center Honors.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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