After selling their $58 million Los Angeles mansion to Adele in 2022, Sylvester Stallone and his wife, Jennifer Flavin, embarked on a new chapter on the East Coast. This move wasn’t just a change of scenery; it represented a deliberate choice to embrace a “totally different lifestyle,” as Flavin describes it.
For Flavin, residing in California for most of her life, including raising their two daughters there, relocating felt “incredible.” With their daughters now settled on the East Coast, Flavin felt her life in California had lost its anchor. “There wasn’t really anything left for me in California,” she explains.
Beyond the fresh environment, Flavin’s social circle is evolving as well. Many of her old friends have also left California, allowing her to cultivate new connections. “I love it, I’m really happy,” she declares.
Contrary to some speculation, Flavin insists crime wasn’t a motivator for their move. “There’s crime everywhere,” she acknowledges, including their new location. “You can find it anywhere you look, even in small towns.”
While Flavin acknowledges California’s beauty, her desire for diversity in her life fueled their decision. “I absolutely love it, but I just needed a change. I felt like I’ve been there long enough, and life is short, so I wanted to make a change,” she says.
Stallone echoes his wife’s sentiments, acknowledging the positive impact of their new environment on his creativity. “I wasn’t moving because ‘Oh, wow, I wanted another beautiful view,'” he explains in his Netflix documentary, “Sly.” He sees their relocation as a way to “jump-start that process” of creative rejuvenation.
The couple’s move comes after facing a potential split in August 2022. “Let’s just say that it was a very tumultuous time,” Stallone reveals after their reconciliation following Flavin’s divorce filing. He recognizes his love for his family as “more valuable than anything,” a lesson he describes as “hard to learn.”
Fortunately, the Stallones have navigated through their challenges and emerged stronger, finding solace and renewal in their new life together on the East Coast. Their journey highlights the importance of personal growth, adaptability, and prioritizing what truly matters in life.