Before ‘Rocky’ made him rich, Sylvester Stallone was so broke he sold his beloved dog for $40; he later paid $15,000 to get him back
Sylvester Stallone faced significant hardships while pursuing his acting career, living in a rundown apartment. He relied heavily on his Bullmastiff dog, Butkus, for companionship during tough times. However, Stallone was forced to sell Butkus for $40 when he could no longer afford to feed him.
After the success of his screenplay for Rocky, he bought Butkus back for $15,000.
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