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Stone Lost Custody Over 'Sex Movies' Role
10 Oct
Summary
- Stone's custody loss was linked to her role in Basic Instinct.
- A judge questioned her child about her 'sex movies.'
- Golden Globe nomination led to humiliation for Stone.
Sharon Stone's role in the 1992 film Basic Instinct, while catapulting her to fame, also brought significant personal hardship. Years after the film's release, Stone disclosed that a judge's questioning of her young son about her work in 'sex movies' was a factor in her losing a custody battle.
The actress recounted the experience, expressing that the system's judgment based on her film choices caused her deep pain. Her role as an antiheroine, which she pursued for nine months, was initially rejected by many actresses due to its explicit nature.
Stone faced further distress when, at the Golden Globe Awards, her peers reportedly laughed when her nomination for Basic Instinct was announced, leading to feelings of intense humiliation. She also revealed during the film's production, she was misled into a nude scene, only discovering it during the screening.
While Michael Douglas was reportedly paid USD 14 million for his role, Stone received USD 500K. The impact of her on-screen performance, particularly a brief nude scene, deeply affected her personal life, leading to the painful custody loss.
