Jennifer Flavin took a big step in her 25 year of marriage...

After 25 years of marriage, Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin are getting divorced.

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[{"selector":"#anim-b7b69199-5a67-441a-a3ca-32da00b2c010 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(7.105427357601002e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] In a statement to PEOPLE, Stallone said, "I love my family. We are amicably and privately addressing these personal issues."