Sylvester Stallone congratulates Mark Rylance on his Oscar win in sweet Instagram post... and his brother apologizes for calling the awards snub 'bullsh*t'

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 13:00 EST, 1 March 2016 | Updated: 02:59 EST, 2 March 2016

Sylvester Stallone has congratulated Mark Rylance on his Oscar win.

The 69-year-old action legend had been the favourite to win the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his portrayal of Rocky Balboa in 'Creed' but he eventually lost out to 'Bridge of Spies' star Rylance for his turn in Steven Spielberg's historical drama.

In the wake of his loss, Sly's brother Frank took to Twitter to blast the Academy's 'bulls**t' decision to snub his older sibling.

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Humble: Sylvester Stallone has congratulated Mark Rylance on his Oscar win with a sweet message on Instagram on Tuesday 

Humble: Sylvester Stallone has congratulated Mark Rylance on his Oscar win with a sweet message on Instagram on Tuesday 

But now Sly has taken to Instagram to make his thoughts clear on the matter, posting a photo of him meeting Rylance and writing: 'Mark Rylance! Congratulations on your award ... could not go to a more consummate actor and gentlemen. It was a privilege . Keep punching, Mark! (sic)'

He also defended Frank's social media outburst, writing in another Instagram post: 'Please understand my brother is so emotional because he is just very protective and only wants the best for me. Life is good!'

Surprise win: Mark Rylance took home the prize for his work on Bridge Of Spies, leaving the Sylvester crestfallen at the Academy Awards on Sunday
Surprise win: Mark Rylance took home the prize for his work on Bridge Of Spies, leaving the Sylvester crestfallen at the Academy Awards on Sunday

Surprise win: Mark Rylance took home the prize for his work on Bridge Of Spies, leaving the Sylvester crestfallen at the Academy Awards on Sunday

Frank, 65, has now revisited Twitter to apologise to Mark, 56, insisting he didn't mean any disrespect to the British actor he just felt that Sly deserved the award for creating the Rocky character - who has appeared in seven films.

In a series of tweets, the songwriter wrote: 'I want to apologize to Michael Rylance I was caught up in an emotional spin. I love my brother and wanted him to win so bad. im so sorry.

'Not enough words on Twitter to apologize to Michael Rylance I'm an artist as well an we should cherish art not criticize it.

'Also I'd like to apologize to anyone I offended on Twitter. I was not being myself, just a brother sticking up for a brother. Peace Frank.'

Sorry: Sylvester Stallone's brother Frank has apologized for his furious Twitter rant over Sly's Oscar snub on Monday; here they are seen in November

Sorry: Sylvester Stallone's brother Frank has apologized for his furious Twitter rant over Sly's Oscar snub on Monday; here they are seen in November

  

 

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