Make room for one more! Sylvester Stallone, 69, stands proud next to wife Jennifer Flavin, 47, picking up award at Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Sylvester Stallone has already nabbed a few awards for his supporting role in Creed including a Golden Globe and a Critics' Choice Award.
The 69-year-old actor had pride written all over his face as he picked up the Montecito Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, California on Tuesday.
Sylvester was presented with the engraved trophy by former Rocky co-star Carl Weathers and couldn't resist a smile that seemed to say, 'gee, thanks.'
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Standing tall: Sylvester Stallone proudly accepted the Montecito Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, CA on Tuesday
The Hollywood star was well-dressed in a blue and black striped suit with white shirt and orange tie.
He was joined by his wife Jennifer Flavin, 47, who looked proudly on as he accepted his gong.
Part of the celebration included a photo op at the Dom Perignon Lounge where Sly posed in front of rows upon rows of the Champagne.
Sylvester also took part in a panel discussion as part of the festival, smiling and laughing while answering the questions.
Support: He was joined by his wife Jennifer Flavin, 47, who looked proudly on as he accepted his gong.
She beamed with pride and held onto her husband's arm
Dashing: The 69-year-old actor looked sharp in a tailored suit and orange tie while visiting the Dom Perignon Lounge at the film festival
Gee, thanks: Sly seemed overcome as he accepted the trophy from Carl Weathers, his Rocky co-star
He's Rocky: One could almost hear the Rocky Balboa theme song as Sly raised the trophy in thanks
The veteran actor is nominated for an Oscar, the first time since his 1977 dual nominations for Best Actor and Best Screenplay.
One thinks Sly has a good chance at winning the Oscar this time around.
Sylvester spoke of his role in Creed that has brought him rave reviews from critics and fans alike.
Friends or foes: They may have played boxing rivals in the Rocky films but Sly and Carl Weathers acted like buddies here
Back in the ring? Sylvester and Carl enjoyed some playful sparring in front of the cameras
Chatty: The veteran actor smiled and charmed the audience during a Q&A earlier in the day
That's gratitude: Sly - who is nominated for an Oscar for his supporting role in Creed - was enjoying the spotlight
'For somewhat of a borderline misanthrope, this is incredible,' Stallone told The New York Times.
'It’s the pinnacle of my life, professionally. It’s so miraculous.'
In the film, Sylvester plays an aging Rocky Balboa, who comes out of retirement to train promising young boxer Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan) who also happens to be the son of his former rival Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers).
Rocky brings Adonis to the ring and success abounds before a personal health crisis threatens to topple him.
In real life, Sylvester has been wed to Jennifer Flavin since 1997, and they share three daughters Sophia, Sistene and Scarlet.
Still tough: In Creed, the actor returns as Rocky Balboa, who comes out of retirement to train promising young boxer Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan) who is also the son of his former rival Apollo Creed
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