Sylvester Stallone Declines President Trump's Hollywood Ambassador Appointment, Citing Industry Structure
Sylvester Stallone has declined President Trump's appointment as a 'special ambassador' to Hollywood, an announcement made by President Trump in January 2025. Stallone revealed he learned about the appointment through television news, expressing surprise and skepticism. He stated that he had already informed President Trump of his inability to take on the role. Stallone explained his hesitation, noting that Hollywood operates like 'feudal states' with established 'kingdoms' among the studios. He believes that outsiders, including himself, Mel Gibson, and Jon Voight (also named as ambassadors), would be ineffective in influencing the corporate structure of Hollywood. Stallone emphasized that the industry is corporate and would not be receptive to his financial advice. President Trump had announced the appointments on Truth Social, aiming to revitalize Hollywood, which he claimed had lost business to foreign countries.
