Sharon Stone is an actress known for her bold and daring performances, particularly in films that feature sexually charged scenes. One of her most famous roles was in the 1992 thriller Basic Instinct. She played Catherine Tramell, a seductive and manipulative crime novelist who becomes a prime suspect in a murder investigation.
Why Did Sharon Stone Slap The Director Of The Film
During an appearance on The Talk in 2014, Sharon Stone recounted how the original plan for the infamous leg-crossing scene in Basic Instinct was meant to be an innuendo, but the director insisted her by saying, “We’re seeing the white of your underwear, I need you to take them off.”
Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct
Despite her reservations, Stone complied with the director’s demands but was taken aback when she saw the scene in the theater with an audience. She was so shocked that she went to the director and gave him a good slap, expressing her outrage at the fact that she was not given a chance to see the scene in private before it was shown to the public.
“And I’m like, ‘I don’t want you to see anything, and he’s like, ‘No, no, you’re not going to’… So when I saw it in the theater, with a bunch of other people, I was like [in shock]. When the film ended, I went in the booth, and I slapped [the director], and I said, ‘You could have shown me this to me by myself.’”
Sharon Stone Beyond Her Intimate S*x Scenes
Stone’s talent as an actress goes beyond her bold on-screen presence. She has received critical acclaim for her performances in dramatic roles, such as Ginger McKenna in the Martin Scorsese-directed film Casino, for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. She has also received praise for her work in films such as The Muse, Sphere, and The Mighty.
Sharon Stone at the Women’s Cancer Research Awards
In addition to her acting career, Stone is known for her philanthropic work. She has been a spokesperson for amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, since 1995 and has helped to raise millions of dollars for the cause. She has also been involved in various other charitable organizations, including The Children’s AIDS Fund and The American Foundation for AIDS Research.
Despite facing some personal and professional challenges over the years, Stone has remained a resilient and inspiring figure in Hollywood. Her contributions to the entertainment industry and humanitarian causes continue to make an impact, and her legacy as an actress and icon continues.
Source: The Talk