In 1993, Billy Baldwin and Sharon Stone co-starred in the erotic thriller Sliver, which is renowned for its powerful and thought-provoking plot. Their performances and on-screen chemistry added to the film’s appeal and popularity.
However, Stone has caused quite a stir since she recently alleged that she felt compelled to have s*x with Baldwin in order to improve his performance. After reading the comments, the latter went on a lengthy rant on X about his memories of working with Stone, confusing both supporters and critics.
Baldwin refuted Stone’s accusations in a number of ways, citing his own experiences working on the 1993 flick. He said that he asked the producer, Robert Evans, to choreograph a “final s*x scene” so he would not have to kiss his Sliver co-star.
Billy Baldwin’s Unsettling Reaction to Sharon Stone’s Shocking Revelation
Earlier this week, Sharon Stone claimed on The Louis Theroux Podcast that late producer Robert Evans pushed her to have a s*xual relationship with her co-star during the production of Phillip Noyce’s Sliver. William “Billy” Baldwin, who co-starred with Stone, took offense at her assertions and recently responded harshly.
Questioning, “Not sure why Sharon Stone kept talking about me all these years later”, the 61-year-old Baldwin refuted claims made by the Stardust Memories actress. Read his full post below:
Not sure why Sharon Stone keep talking about me all these years later?
Does she still have a crush on me or is she still hurt after all these years because I shunned her advances?
Did she say to her gal pal Janice Dickinson the day after I screen tested and ran into them on our… pic.twitter.com/PtgqMC6Sgz
— Billy Baldwin (@BillyBaldwin) March 12, 2024
In a recent interview on The Louis Theroux Podcast, the Basic Instinct actress recalled the alleged conversation with Evans, claiming:
“He’s running around his office in his sunglasses, explaining to me that he slept with Ava Gardner and I should sleep with Billy Baldwin, because if I slept with Billy Baldwin, Billy Baldwin’s performance would get better. And we needed Billy to get better in the movie, because that was the problem.”
Stone went on to say that Evans’ alleged justification was,
“If I could sleep with Billy, then we would have chemistry onscreen, and if I would just have s*x with him then that would save the movie.”
Baldwin fueled the controversy by implying that Stone, not Evans, was acting inappropriately on set. He claimed that the actress had once confided in her friend Janice Dickinson that she was “gonna make” Baldwin “fall so hard” for her.
However, Dickinson blasted Baldwin on Tuesday, telling the Daily Mail that she could not remember having the conversation that the latter claimed to have had. She said:
“Sharon never said that to me. I am not sure why Billy Baldwin is bringing this up. I adore them both but that never happened.”
For the unversed, Stone also discussed the incident in her autobiography, The Beauty of Living Twice, published in 2021.
Billy Baldwin’s Tirade Against Sharon Stone Badly Backfires
A heated online debate has resulted from Billy Baldwin’s outburst, with many people questioning the reliability of his claims. He has “so much dirt on” Sharon Stone, the New York-born actor said on social media in response to the latter’s recent remarks.
However, a large number of online users defended the Irreconcilable Differences actress and chastised Baldwin for his hurtful remarks. Let us hear some of the fans’ words via X:
I’m not sure why you’re upset with ST. She’s addressing the disgusting producer’s actions, she’s not talking about you, according to the article you linked. Weird “flex” though and kinda gross. This seems out of character for you.
— Given to Fly🟧 (@2pumpC) March 12, 2024
This response is too harsh man — we have to be very gentleman when talking about the ladies. I understand it could be upsetting some comments but I think you can handle them yourself without commenting like this. I read the article and obviously the whole thing it’s bizarre in…
— Toto — Everything (@Totomiranda) March 12, 2024
Be better Billy
— AE (@AmelEsposito) March 12, 2024
I have no idea what the beef is, but your comments are so conceited and misogynistic that I'm compelled to take Sharon Stone's side.
— lm (@LMupstate) March 12, 2024
Dude, you are sick. Get help. ASAP. ☑️
— MoonBeam2025 (@beam2025) March 12, 2024
Which Baldwin does this sound like ? It wasn’t about you !
— Sheeshkabob🟧🏳️🌈 (@sheeshkabob_tim) March 12, 2024
Overall, Baldwin’s outburst at his Sliver co-star has sparked a heated debate on the internet, with many users divided on the issue. On the professional front, Stone most recently starred as Linda Tarlton in Klaus Menzel’s romantic drama What About Love. The cast also includes Andy García, Iain Glen, José Coronado, and Maia Morgenstern.
Sliver is available to stream on FuboTV.
