TALIA SHIRE:
Shire was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Adrian in Rocky. The final scene in Rocky II, in which Rocky yells “Yo Adrian, I did it!”, has been named by film enthusiasts as one of the most iconic quotes in sports film history! Originally, Stallone offered Carrie Snodgress the role of Adrian, but she turned it down due to the low salary she was offered.
Susan Sarandon was considered, but she was turned down because she was deemed too pretty to play the mousy character of Adrian. Talia Shire then auditioned for the role, and was selected! the shy wife of two-time heavyweight champion Rocky Balboa, and the younger sister of Paulie Pennino. She started working in a pet shop, where Rocky would visit frequently needing food for his domestic turtles. The two were brought into a relationship by her brother Paulie… 
Talia’s family tree is one of the most famous in Hollywood history. In addition to her celebrated father and brother Francis, her extended family includes Academy Award winners Sofia Coppola (her niece) and Nicolas Cage (her nephew). She has three sons – Matthew, Jason and Robert. Jason Schwartzman, star of the critically acclaimed Rushmore (1998) is a star in his own right – as is her youngest, Robert Schwartzman, who is an accomplished musician and has also appeared in films, most notably The Princess Diaries (2001). She also has quite the filmography! YO ADRIAAAAAN!!!