Jennifer Flavin on Celebrity Kids and Gender Identity
Jennifer Flavin, wife of Sylvester Stallone, has shared her thoughts on why children of celebrities appear more likely to identify as transgender. Flavin, 57, suggests that Hollywood’s culture of expression plays a significant role. “I think Hollywood is all about expression,” she remarked during her appearance on the “Katie Miller Podcast.” In a clip shared with Fox News Digital, she elaborated, “So no matter how you want to express yourself, if you feel like a cat today, you’re a cat. And it’s very loose.”
She emphasized the importance of recognizing that celebrity children are “little humans who need structure,” pointing out that this structure can help them make sense of their feelings and identities.
According to Flavin, the wealth that often accompanies celebrity status can lead to a lack of this necessary structure. “There’s just too much of everything,” she stated. “It’s going to be really confusing for little people.”
Flavin, who co-parents her three daughters with Stallone—Sophia, 29, Sistine, 27, and Scarlett, 23—also stressed the need for common sense in parenting. “It’s okay to decide what you want to be as an adult, but please raise your child with common sense,” she remarked.
Reflecting on her daughters’ childhoods, she shared, “So my daughters were tomboys. They liked wearing pants more than dresses, and they loved sports. But I never said, ‘Oh, you’re a boy now.’ I just said, ‘You like to play sports and you love playing with boys, that’s great.’”
Flavin and Stallone, who married in May 1997, faced challenges in their relationship, including Flavin filing for divorce in August 2022, only to reconcile a month later. The discussion around transgender issues has gained traction among public figures, including Liev Schreiber, who has spoken about supporting his daughter Kai. In May, he revealed heartfelt moments with her regarding her identity.
Shriver discussed how Kai, who is now 16, requested to change her pronouns, recalling it as a profound moment. “Kai has been feminine for a long time, so it didn’t feel like such a big deal,” he said, expressing pride in her courageous acceptance of herself.
