Sharon Stone is not one to hold back when speaking her mind. The Basic Instinct star recently opened up about her experiences working in Hollywood, and let’s just say she’s seen some things. From her iconic role as Catherine Tramell in Basic Instinct to her turn as a mob wife in Casino, Stone has been a force to be reckoned with in the industry for decades. But despite her success, it seems that even she has had to deal with the nonsense that plagues many women in Hollywood.
Despite the progress made in recent years, Hollywood is still a place where women often have to fight for equal pay and representation and where sexism and misogyny are all too common. Stone’s comments are a sobering reminder of this reality, as she highlights how some of the most powerful men in the industry still fail to treat women as equals.
Praising Good Men in Hollywood
While Sharon Stone calls out the bad behavior of some of her male co-stars, she also takes time to praise the good ones. By singling out De Niro and Pesci as exceptions to the rule, she helps to shift the conversation away from men as a monolithic group and instead focuses on the individual actions and attitudes of men in Hollywood. This is important because it reinforces the idea that good men in the industry treat women with respect, and it encourages other men to follow their example.
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In an interview with Variety, Stone opened up about her experiences working with some of the biggest stars in the business, stating that she’s “worked with some of the biggest stars” and “they’re so misogynistic” because these co-stars would talk during her close-up, and tell her what she should do.
“I’ve worked with some of the biggest stars in the business, who will literally talk through my close-up, telling me what they think I should do. They’re so misogynistic — now, that is not Robert De Niro. That is not Joe Pesci, that is not those guys. But I have worked with some really big stars who will literally talk out loud through my close-up, telling me what to do.”
She went on to say that these male co-stars often refused to listen to her and would not allow her to affect their performance with her own, calling it “not great acting.”
“That’s not great acting, I mean, I get that you’re great, and everybody thinks you’re wonderful. But listening, being present for those fractured moments, is the human experience.”
Sharon Stone Addressed the Rumors of Basic Instinct Set
Stone has previously addressed the controversial interrogation scene in Basic Instinct and rumored on-set tension with Michael Douglas. The actress spoke about her limitations in Hollywood due to her image and past roles in erotic thrillers.
“I don’t get called upon to play these parts — I get called upon to take off my clothes and play these crazy sociopathic characters because I played one [in multiple past films]. I don’t get called upon to play thoughtful, sensitive characters.”
It’s good to see Sharon Stone speaking out about Hollywood’s misogyny and calling out her co-stars’ behavior. The industry has a long way to go in treating women equally, but with strong and vocal women like Stone leading the way, hopefully, change is on the horizon. It’s a shame that the industry still can’t shake off the old-fashioned attitudes that have long prevented women from achieving their full potential. It’s high time the industry starts listening to women’s voices and truly valuing their contributions on set.
Source: Variety
