LOS ANGELES -- 'Rocky' star Sylvester Stallone was sued for divorce Thursday by his wife, who cited irreconcilable differences for ending their 10-year marriage.
The Superior Court petition was the second time Sasha Stallone, 33, filed for divorce. She sued Stallone in 1978 claiming he used funds that belonged to both of them for a vacation for himself and actress Joyce Ingalls, who co-starred with the actor in 'Paradise Alley.'
Mrs. Stallone, in the latest court documents, sought custody of the couple's two children, Sage, 8, and Seargeoh, 6, child support and spousal support. She said in the court documents she would grant Stallone, 37, visitation rights for his children, who are living with her at the family's home in the Pacific Palisades area.
Stallone was in Mexico filming a movie and issued a statement through his spokesman, Paul Block.
'Sasha and I are both grateful for the 10 years we have had together and we intend to remain good friends dedicated to our sons ... even though we will no longer be husband and wife.'
Court documents showed that the couple married Dec. 28, 1974, and separated Wednesday.
The couple's property rights have not yet been determined but in court documents attorney Ira Lurvey, representing Mrs. Stallone, said the property value is 'believed to be exceedingly extensive,' and includes Stallone's contractual rights and benefits.
Stallone told US magazine in June 1982, after he reconciled with his wife, that 'marriage with fidelity is like a day without orange juice. You must have it.'
'I was moving on a fast track,' Stallone said. 'When you're going that fast it's hard to keep the scenery in view, it becomes a blur ... I guess 'Rocky' gave me too heavy a dose of success to handle.
'I yielded to temptation. I was seduced. I explored my every fantasy. There's nothing left in the way of surprises for me in that area. I have regrets, but I don't hold myself in contempt.'
