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Stallone Defends Casting His Daughter in ‘Tulsa King’
Sylvester Stallone says he hired his daughter, Scarlet Rose, for Tulsa King, the Paramount+ drama in which he stars.
Stallone openly called the decision nepotism and said parents want to give their children every advantage.
Rose plays Spencer, a barista drawn into Dwight Manfredi’s world, where she gets work caring for horses at a ranch.
In the show’s fourth season, her character becomes more involved in Dwight’s criminal operation.
Rose has appeared in 22 episodes and says working with her father has brought them closer.
Stallone says opening the door is only the start: he believes she must show she can maintain her performance herself.
Sylvester Stallone defended casting his daughter Scarlet Rose in the Paramount+ drama “Tulsa King,” calling it nepotism.
He said parents should use their advantages to help their children.
Rose has appeared in 22 episodes across the show’s four seasons as Spencer, a local barista who gets a job caring for horses.
Her role expands in Season 4 as she becomes more involved in Dwight Manfredi’s criminal operation.
Stallone said children who get an opportunity still have to prove they can maintain excellence.
- Who
- Sylvester Stallone defended casting his daughter, Scarlet Rose, in “Tulsa King.
- What
- Stallone acknowledged the hiring was nepotism and said parents should help their children.
- When
- Stallone gave the interview earlier in October 2026.
- Where
- Tulsa King” is a Paramount+ drama. The interview location is not stated.
- Why
- Stallone said parents want the best for their children and should give them advantages.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Stallone discussed casting his daughter in an interview with USA Today.
Rose’s role expands as Spencer becomes more involved in Dwight’s criminal operation.
TheWrap published its report on Stallone’s comments.
- Series
- Tulsa King
- Platform
- Paramount+
- Daughter
- Scarlet Rose Stallone
- Episodes
- Rose has appeared in 22 episodes across four seasons.
- Character
- Spencer, a local barista who gets a job caring for horses
- Season 4
- Spencer becomes more involved in Dwight’s criminal operation.
What people are saying
Of course it’s nepotism, you idiot
That’s why we’re parents. We want the best for our children. So obviously we let them have every advantage.
But if you can open the door, we’ll see if they have the ability to go through it.
We’ve grown as friends. We’ve really become friends.