A story from the mid-1990s involving Princess Diana and a reported rivalry between Sylvester Stallone and Richard Gere has resurfaced in 2025 with the recent release of the book "Dianaworld." The book details an alleged tense situation between the two actors, supposedly fueled by their vying for Diana's attention at a party.
According to excerpts, Elton John witnessed what he termed the "Diana Effect," observing how men were often captivated by her presence. The incident allegedly occurred at a house party sometime in the mid-1990s, when Diana and Charles were separated. Stallone, reportedly arriving with intentions to woo Diana, found her engrossed in conversation with Gere.
The situation reportedly escalated, with Stallone and Gere seemingly on the verge of a physical altercation over Diana. Stallone allegedly expressed his frustration, suggesting he wouldn't have attended had he known Gere would be present. The book also recounts an incident where Stallone's attempts to sit next to Diana at a charity lunch were thwarted by a young girl, with Diana cleverly engaging Stallone in conversation on the child's behalf.