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Stallone wins best supporting actor in ‘Creed’
Sylvester Stallone poses with the award for best supporting actor for his role in 'Creed' at the 73rd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. – Reuters pic, January 11, 2016.Sylvester Stallone won a Golden Globe on Sunday for best supporting actor for his turn in the critically acclaimed movie "Creed," reprising his iconic role of boxer Rocky Balboa.
The 69-year-old Stallone – whose Balboa returns to the ring to train the son of his late friend and onetime rival – bested Paul Dano ("Love & Mercy"), Idris Elba ("Beasts of No Nation"), Mark Rylance ("Bridge of Spies") and Michael Shannon ("99 Homes").
"I'm going to try not to get emotional, because I am the sum total of everyone I've ever met and I'm lucky to absorb some of it," Stallone told the star-studded event, before thanking his wife and three daughters for their support.
"I want to thank my imaginary friend, Rocky Balboa, for being the best friend I ever had," he added.
"Creed" is the seventh instalment in the boxing film franchise. – AFP, January 11, 2016.
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