The Hollywood icon abandoned his plan to erect an 18-inch sea barrier to protect his Florida mansion after a fierce backlash from neighbors.

Accomplished actor, filmmaker and “Rocky” star Sylvester Stallone chose to withdraw his plans to create a seaweed barrier in the water outside his Palm Beach mansion after neighbors voiced their disapproval at a public town council meeting.

"I really want to dedicate myself to cleaning up the waterway because we need it. We've lost 1,000 manatees to pollution," Sylvester Stallone said.

At a recent meeting, Stallone expressed his love for the area and said he wants to keep the water pristine and keep away onlookers.

From the red carpet to the Palm Beach Town Hall podium, well-known actor and filmmaker Sylvester Stallone spoke publicly at a recent town council meeting about his controversial plan to put a seaweed barrier in the water outside his mansion.