For every successful "Nepo Baby," there's a tragic tale of a Hollywood child who cannot handle the glare of a famous parent's limelight. Sage Stallone, who was raised primarily by his mother, was one of them. Many young boys spend quality time with their fathers tossing the football and other male bonding rituals. But when your father is "Rambo," there's a good chance he's not coaching Little League. If Sage wanted face time with his dad, it often meant hanging out on movie sets.
Children of famous parents also have to live with the questions and curiosity of their peers. Sometimes the interest is harmless, but occasionally it can turn ugly. In an interview with E! News, Sage's close friend, Stephen Wozniak, shared that his buddy was often bullied by "a lot of rich kids" at school who made fun of him for not being a "tough guy," like Stallone. In 1996, Sage told People "I was an easygoing guy, and school was pretty much people trying to challenge me to a fight, y'know, saying, 'Rambo! Rocky!'" That bullying, combined with a father whose on-screen image was nearly impossible to live up to, may have shaped Sage's personality, which Wozniak described as "private," "rightfully guarded." However, those who were allowed to get close got to see what his pal described as "very funny," and "creative, thoughtful" person. "He was a wonderful guy who loved life and was so sensitive that it got to him."
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