Sharon Stone became a superstar overnight following the success of her 1992 film Basic Instinct. Since then, the legendary actress has successfully collaborated with some of the most distinguished directors in the industry on their big-banner projects. Stone is a powerful performer and has been ruling the silver screen.
The 65-year-old star has showcased her cinematic talent in dozens of genre-busting projects and earned critically acclaimed and prominent awards. Though she has been part of many iconic films, to this date, fans cherished her breathtaking performance in her 1990s neo-noir erotic thriller Basic Instinct.
The project was a commercial success, and Stone shot to global stardom and became a s-x symbol of the 90s. Nevertheless, the Total Recall movie star recently revealed that because of the controversial intimate scenes in the movie, fans became aggressive and obsessed with her.
Sharon Stone’s Remarkable Performance in Basic Instinct
Sharon Stone has charmed the film industry with her magical on-screen persona. The actress has built a juggernaut and steadily established herself as one of the leading stars in the entertainment industry. Stone is a multi-faceted star who has done versatile roles throughout her storied career in showbiz.
The actress began her professional journey as a model and made her big screen debut as an extra in the 1980 dramedy Stardust Memories, and then there was no turning back for her. In 1992, she played the lead role as Catherine Tramell in the blockbuster cult classic erotic thriller Basic Instinct.
The film was a golden opportunity for the actress, and with her remarkable performance, she shot to megastardom and became an instant star. But not all was well! There were many controversies attached to the project. The intense, intimate se–ally explicit scenes featuring her with her co-star Michael Douglas had raised eyebrows.
Sharon Stone Recalls Fans Climbing over Her Car Following the Success of Her Film
In a candid interview with CNN, Sharon Stone recalled a peculiar incident that occurred right after the release of her movie, which left her devastated and scared. She claimed that before she starred in this film, people hardly used to recognize her in public, but after Basic Instinct hit theaters, she received insane attention from the media and her fans. Stone narrated an anecdote when fans climbed over her car to catch a glimpse of her. She told the outlet,
“On Friday, when that movie came out, that I would be basically a nobody. And on Tuesday, I would go to get my eyeglasses picked up on Sunset Plaza. And I would come out in my little 325 BMW.”
She continued,
“And I would stop at the stoplight, and everybody would climb all over my car. And then the light would turn green, and cars would start beeping, and I wouldn’t know. Is it legal to drive? When people are all over the top of your car?”
The actress further revealed that fans became overly aggressive, and at the time, she pleaded with them to stop “tearing clothes off her body and grabbing and ripping her hair.”
Paul Verhoeven-directed film featuring Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas in a leading roles earned an overwhelming response and grossed $352.9 million at the global box office.
Basic Instinct is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Source: Daily Mail
