Jennifer Flavin is getting candid about why she believes many celebrity kids are exploring less traditional gender identities—and she’s not holding back.
The 57-year-old former model and longtime wife of Sylvester Stallone shared her thoughts on The Katie Miller Podcast, where she opened up about how Hollywood, wealth, and constant attention can affect how kids see themselves.
“I just think Hollywood is, you know, it’s all about expression,” Flavin said in a clip obtained by Fox News Digital. “So, you know, however you want to express yourself. If you feel like a cat today, you’re a cat. And it’s so loosey-goosey.”
Flavin said that while she supports creativity and self-expression, she believes there’s a downside to raising kids in that kind of environment. “I don’t think that we’re really understanding that these kids are not our accessories,” she explained. “They’re little human beings that need structure. And structure is really important for them because it helps their brain organize everything.”
She added that growing up with privilege can make things even more confusing. “There’s just too much of everything,” she said. “It gets really confusing for a little person.”
Drawing from her own experience raising three daughters—Sophia, 29, Sistine, 27, and Scarlet, 23—with the Rocky star, Flavin said her parenting style has always focused on balance and common sense. “It’s OK what you decide to be as an adult, but raise them just with good common sense,” she said.
Flavin recalled her daughters’ early years fondly, saying they were active, independent, and tomboyish—but she never attached labels to their behavior. “I mean, my daughters were tomboys,” she said. “They preferred to wear pants than dresses, you know? And they loved sports. But I never said, ‘Oh, you’re a boy now.’ I just said, ‘You love to play sports, you love to hang out with boys, that’s awesome.’”
She emphasized that while she believes kids should be free to explore who they are, parents still need to set boundaries. To her, structure isn’t about restriction—it’s about guidance. “As parents, it’s our job to help them figure out who they are in a healthy way,” she suggested.
Flavin and Stallone, who married in 1997, have seen their share of ups and downs. The couple briefly split in 2022 when she filed for divorce but reconciled a month later. Now, they seem stronger than ever, with their daughters often appearing alongside them at events and on their reality show The Family Stallone.
Through her comments, Flavin painted a picture of parenting in Hollywood that’s equal parts privilege and pressure. Her message was clear: kids, whether famous or not, need guidance more than glamour.
