Sylvester Stallone’s wife Jennifer Flavin sparked controversy October 17, 2025, when she blamed Hollywood’s “lavish” and “loose” parenting environment for what she perceives as high rates of transgender identification among celebrity children during an appearance on The Katie Miller Podcast.
When asked “Why do you think so many kids in Hollywood now are transgender?” Flavin responded that growing up in Hollywood homes lacking structure confuses children. She cited private planes, giant homes, chefs, nannies, and assistants as creating “too much of everything” for young people trying to find their identity.
Jennifer Flavin contrasted her parenting approach, sharing that her three daughters with Stallone Sophia, Sistine, and Scarlet were “tomboys” who preferred pants over dresses and loved sports. “But I never said, ‘Oh, you’re a boy now,’” she explained, emphasizing she encouraged their interests without suggesting gender identity changes.
The comments from Stallone’s wife may offend celebrities with transgender children, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Colin Mochrie, and Ally Sheedy. Flavin’s theory that Hollywood celebrities use kids as “accessories” for self-expression represents a controversial stance on LGBTQ+ parenting in the entertainment industry.
