Sylvester Stallone has discussed his struggles with bulimia and steroid use during his time starring in the Rocky and Rambo film series. His relentless drive to achieve a flawless physical form severely impacted his health.
The continuous pressure to perform his own stunts and maintain a heavily muscled appearance grew progressively overwhelming. A significant change in perspective occurred when he took on a heavier-set character in the film Cop Land, which led him to alter his approach to his health and body image.

