The tension between Bruce Willis and Sylvester Stallone primarily stems from a financial dispute during the production of The Expendables 3 in 2013. Willis was reportedly seeking $4 million for just four days of work, while Stallone was only willing to pay $3 million. This disagreement led Stallone to publicly label Willis as “greedy and lazy” on social media, which escalated the conflict between the two actors. Despite their earlier camaraderie, including collaborations on the Expendables franchise and their joint investment in the Planet Hollywood restaurant chain, this fallout marked a significant rift in their relationship. Although they reconciled to some extent after the incident, with Stallone later describing Willis as “a stand-up guy,” the initial fallout left a lasting impact on their friendship. In recent years, the situation has been further complicated by Willis’s health issues. After being diagnosed with aphasia in early 2022, which affects his ability to communicate, Stallone expressed sadness over their reduced communication. He described Willis’s condition as “really difficult times” and lamented that he had not been in touch with him much since the diagnosis. This ongoing health struggle has overshadowed their past friendship and collaboration, contributing to a sense of distance between them.