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Compassion across Hollywood as actors send messages of support to Sly Stallone

Mar 01, 2016

He was widely picked as the winner of Best Supporting Actor but sadly Sylvester Stallone missed out on winning the first acting Oscar of his career, and it has not gone unnoticed.

Fans and celebrities across the world tweeted their disbelief that the coveted award went to Bridge of Spies actor Mark Rylance instead, including a video message from Arnold Schwarzenegger.

In the sweet tweet, Arnie said Sly will always be the best to him:

.@TheSlyStallone To me, you’re the best, no matter what they say. pic.twitter.com/zs4ZLl1nhY

— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) February 29, 2016

Other celebrities such as wrestling champ Mick Foley rallied around the 69-year-old after the heartbreaking loss.

The @Oscars_Live had a chance to award a role that has really touched lives – and they blew it. @TheSlyStallone @creedmovie #Rocky

— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) February 29, 2016

But perhaps it was Sly Stallone whose message for his fans was the most poignant. Despite his loss, he still wanted fans to know to never give up:

To all the “real Rocky’s” of the world, Please hang on to your dreams, NEVER GIVE IN , NEVER GIVE OUT , NEVER GIVE UP! thanks for the support.

A photo posted by Sly Stallone (@officialslystallone) on Feb 29, 2016 at 10:59am PST

Earlier in the night the three-time nominee said he was so excited and didn’t want the night to end. He looked dapper next to his stunning wife Jennifer Flavin:

#Oscars2016 latest: @TheSlyStallone soaking in hoopla https://t.co/y1LBmEXqxk pic.twitter.com/QCAX8Ba4AZ

— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) February 29, 2016