Sharon Stone is the original bombshell of Hollywood who dared to push the boundaries of female sensuality. As an actor who unapologetically embraced her s*x symbol image on screen, Stone quickly became the heartthrob of fans across the world, with men swooning over her and women vicariously living their dreams through her characters.
Portraying powerful and confident femme fatales on screen did not always work positively for the Basic Instinct star. Stone has also personified the attitude of her characters in real life and has never been afraid to defend herself against criticisms or speak her mind. This trait has evoked many sexist opinions which the star revealed, she still faces.
Sharon Stone On Being The Target Of Misogyny
While female actors in Hollywood have staked their claim to be equal to their male counterparts in every way, there is still a long way to go before the industry is completely rid of sexist thoughts that are still very prominent. Sharan Stone who was the quintessential bombshell of the 90s, knows this more than anyone else.
The star who is known for her sizzling performances in films like Basic Instinct, Sliver, and other movies, defined the notion of the s*x symbol. Stone’s off-screen persona too was an extension of her strong female characters. The Total Recall actor has never shied away from expressing her opinions on films, the status of women, or any other burning issues. This confidence though, has not always been welcomed.
Despite rising above the ‘s*xy star’ tag with excellent acting performances in films like Casino, the Sliver actor continues to be the unfair target of misogynistic views. In a candid chat on Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade, Stone revealed how she was still a victim of stereotypical branding that goes with being a strong woman in a profession.
“I heard really recently, like as recently as a few weeks ago, a statement about me, which was nobody likes a loudmouth broad. Did you just think that was about you or was it about you? It was a direct, it was directly about me. Jesus.And I get it. I get it. I really get it because I am a loudmouth robot and I get it.”
The actor stated that she has faced negativity of various sorts right from the beginning of her career where many people believed that she wouldn’t amount to much. This gave her an even bigger motivation to prove everyone wrong.
Bankruptcy Almost Ruined Sharon Stone
Being a celebrity is a double-edged sword and Sharon Stone is no stranger to its ups and downs. In 2023, the star appeared at the Women’s Cancer Research Fundraiser where she was presented with the Courage Award for her contribution to cancer awareness.
While accepting the award, Stone emotionally confessed to having lost half her fortune in the Silicon Valley Bank collapse. In her speech that was featured in the New York Post , the actor emphasized the importance of taking action and being accountable for one’s finances and said,
“I know that thing that you have to get on and figure out how to text the money is difficult. I’m a technical idiot, but I can write a f*****g check. And right now, that’s courage, too, because I know what’s happening. I just lost half my money to this banking thing, and that doesn’t mean that I’m not here.”
Though the Diabolique star did not comment further on the stock market volatility that rocked the nation, she urged her fans and audiences to stand up to fraud and place a value on their lives. Despite facing these trials, Stone has always been honest about these challenges while also being a staunch advocate for human rights. She has also been open about her political leanings and has supported the appointment of women in powerful posts.
