Sylvester Stallone isn't denying that nepotism played a role in his daughter's acting career.

The 80-year-old actor addressed criticism surrounding his daughter Scarlet Rose Stallone's expanding role in Season 4 of Tulsa King , admitting that her involvement in the Paramount+ series is an example of nepotism.

Speaking with USA TODAY , Stallone pushed back against those who believe celebrity parents shouldn't use their connections to create opportunities for their children.

"First they go, 'Nepotism is terrible.' I said, 'Oh please, you're not a good parent if you haven't performed a little nepotism. Then obviously you don't care about your kids, because they come first,'" Stallone said.

"Of course it's nepotism, you idiot. That's why we're parents. We want the best for our children. So obviously we let them have every advantage."

Scarlet, 24, joined Tulsa King during its first season as Spencer, a barista who eventually becomes a stable hand.…