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Sharon Stone's $1M Sacrifice for DiCaprio
12 Nov
Summary
- Sharon Stone paid $1 million from her salary to cast Leonardo DiCaprio.
- Stone secured DiCaprio's role in 'The Quick and the Dead' film.
- DiCaprio expressed deep gratitude to Stone decades later.
In 1995, Sharon Stone personally covered Leonardo DiCaprio's salary, contributing $1 million from her own $3 million paycheck. This crucial financial backing secured DiCaprio's role in the film 'The Quick and the Dead,' directed by Sam Raimi. The studio, TriStar Pictures, had initially passed on casting the young actor, viewing him as too unknown for the part.
Stone, however, recognized DiCaprio's exceptional talent during his audition and championed his inclusion in the movie. She was so convinced of his potential that she defied the studio's reluctance, ultimately paying his salary from her earnings. DiCaprio has since expressed his enduring gratitude for Stone's generosity and belief in him over the years.
