Sylvester Stallone's knockout sale: Adele buys mansion complete with rocky statue

In an unexpected celebrity real estate transaction, Sylvester Stallone has sold his luxurious mansion to none other than the powerhouse vocalist, Adele. The intriguing twist? The deal, as reported by Deadline, hinged on the inclusion of Stallone's beloved poolside statue of his legendary character, Rocky Balboa.

The 'Rocky' Contingency:

Adele, a die-hard Rocky fan, proved her fanaticism extends beyond the screen when she made her offer for Stallone's mansion, with one non-negotiable condition: she had to keep the Rocky statue. Stallone revealed in a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal that he'd initially intended to retain the statue, only for Adele to assert, "'That's a no deal. That's gonna blow the whole deal,'" leading to the actor conceding, "She wanted the statue."

Beyond her love for the fictional boxing icon, Adele has been focusing her energies on renovating the property. Stallone's approval of the transformation is clear as he admires, “I like what she’s doing, she’s making it gorgeous.”

Stallone and the Rocky Legacy:

Sylvester Stallone's relationship with Rocky Balboa spans decades, with the actor first portraying the beloved character in the 1976 self-written film, 'Rocky'. The film's immense success led to a string of sequels throughout the 80s, with Stallone reprising his role in the 2006 sequel, 'Rocky Balboa' and the 'Creed' spin-offs in 2015 and 2018.

Despite his willingness to let go of the physical symbol of Rocky, Stallone remains protective of the character's cinematic integrity. His vehement opposition to a reported Drago spin-off movie led to a heated Instagram post where he apologized to fans for the "exploitation" of the Rocky characters by "parasitic" producers.