There are few Hollywood action stars as iconic as Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
These two men have graced our screens for decades, blowing up bad guys and flexing their muscles to save the day.
Despite their on-screen competition, Schwarzenegger shared a heartwarming message on social media this week to wish his friend and fellow action star, Stallone, on his birthday.
The heartfelt tribute is a testament to the two legends' strong bond.
The iconic action star and former governor of California, Schwarzenegger, posted a heartfelt birthday message on his Instagram page on Saturday, July 6th, to celebrate his close friend's 78th birthday.
The post included several photos of the pair from previous years.
"Happy birthday, my friend, @officialslystallone. You are a champion and a legend. You inspire me and a billion people around the world." The caption post reads.
The post by the actor from The Terminator on his Instagram offered fans a peek into the close bond he shared with the Hollywood star Stallone.
Arnold shared photos of himself and Stallone co-carving pumpkins, grinning at a previous Planet Hollywood event and glamming up in some very 80s attire.
In their April interview with TMZ on "Arnold and Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons," Stallone and Schwarzenegger talked about their past rivalry.
"Stallone was very helpful in my career because I had something that I could chase," Schwarzenegger admitted, while Stallone mentioned that.
"when Schwarzenegger came along, I was like, finally something to motivate me."
Speaking well about Schwarzenegger, the First Blood star said,
"As soon as I saw him, it was like bang, two alphas hitting. If we walked into a party, we'd be staring at each other for a few seconds, and then, 'I gotta get that guy. He didn't do anything wrong, but he will.”
The TV host, Marcon Mion, commented on the picture of the duo, stating, "The greatest standing side by side with the greatest.”
Other Birthday Posts!
On his birthday, Stallone also received some love from family members, including his daughters Sistine, Scarlet, and Sophia, as well as his wife Jennifer Flavin.
Among the birthday shout-outs from his daughters, Sistine shared some wholesome throwback snaps on her dad's Instagram story, where she called him "the greatest dad."
"I feel so lucky to have you," she commented before uploading a few other clips and moments with her dad, including a video where he hilariously posed while Doja Cat's "Boss Bitch" played in the background.
Flavin also got emotional on her Instagram, posting a carousel of photos of herself and her husband, featuring a throwback snap from their wedding in 1997.
She captioned the post, "Happy birthday, my love!!”
You bring so much laughter, love, adventure and strength to our family," Flavin added.
"I’m having more fun with you now than I’ve ever had! Excited to keep loving you forever!.”