02/05/2026
The most wholesome bond in Hollywood history. ๐ข
In 1976, two small red-eared sliders named Cuff and Link made their debut in the original Rocky. While most movie props are forgotten after filming, Sylvester Stallone decided to keep his tiny co-starsโand nearly 50 years later, they are still with him.
Stallone often refers to the pair as his "original buddies," proving that the softer side of Rocky Balboa wasn't just acting. These famous turtles even made a "cameo" in 2018's Creed II, showing just how long this lifelong connection has lasted. With red-eared sliders capable of living up to 75 years, Cuff and Link remain a living piece of cinema history and a testament to Stallone's loyalty to his first pets.
