Jennifer Flavin, wife of legendary actor Sylvester Stallone, is sharing her unfiltered thoughts on parenting in Hollywood, and she’s not holding back. During a recent interview with Kate Miller, the former model and entrepreneur was asked why she thinks “so many kids in Hollywood now are transgender.” She responded by discussing what she sees as the challenges of raising children in the entertainment industry, claiming that the “lavish” and “loose” environment of Hollywood often leaves kids confused about who they are.
“Hollywood is, you know, it’s all about expression,” Flavin said. “So, however you want to express yourself, if you feel like a cat today, you’re a cat. It’s so loosey-goosey.” She went on to argue that the culture of constant self-expression can blur boundaries for children who need structure while growing up. “These kids are not our accessories,” she continued. “They’re little human beings that need structure. And structure is really important for them because it helps their brain organize everything.”
Flavin explained that the privilege and excess that come with Hollywood life can be overwhelming for children. “Growing up in a Hollywood home, there is really no structure,” she said. “You’ve got private planes and these giant homes with chefs, secretaries, assistants, housekeepers, even nannies. There’s just too much of everything. It gets really confusing for a young, little person.”
She emphasized that while she believes in letting children explore their interests, balance and common sense are essential. “It’s okay what you decide to be as an adult,” Flavin said. “But raise them just with good common sense.”
Sylvester Stallone’s Wife Jennifer Flavin Talks About Raising Her Own Children
Flavin also reflected on her own parenting style, sharing that her daughters, Sophia, Sistine, and Scarlet Stallone, were “tomboys” growing up. “My daughters were all tomboys,” she said. “They preferred to wear pants over dresses and loved sports. But I never said, ‘Oh, you’re a boy now.’ I just said, ‘You love to play sports. You love to hang out with boys. That’s awesome.’”
The Family Stallone star noted that she wanted her daughters to grow up grounded despite being surrounded by wealth and fame. “We always tried to keep our kids normal,” she said in past interviews. “They went to regular schools, had chores, and learned the value of work and respect.”
