Hollywood bombshell: Stone’s explosive confession on being pressured for on-screen chemistry

In a startling revelation that’s sent shockwaves through Hollywood, Sharon Stone, the iconic star known for her role in “Basic Instinct,” has finally lifted the lid on a dark chapter from her past. Stone, who has graced the silver screen in numerous hits like “Total Recall” and “The Quick and the Dead,” has named the producer who allegedly pressured her into having sex with a co-star to boost the film’s performance.

During a candid chat on Louis Theroux’s podcast, Stone spilt the beans on an unsettling encounter while working on the 1993 thriller “Sliver,” opposite Billy Baldwin. Following the triumph of “Basic Instinct,” expectations were sky-high for Stone to deliver another blockbuster. Despite being promised casting control and other approvals, Stone faced a rude awakening when told her input was merely a “vanity deal” and found herself being scapegoated for the production team’s missteps.

The situation reached a boiling point when Stone was summoned by the late Robert Evans, a revered actor-turned-producer, under the guise of a crucial meeting. In what can only be described as an absurd proposition, Evans allegedly attempted to persuade Stone to engage in a sexual relationship with Baldwin, insisting that it would enhance their on-screen chemistry and, by extension, the movie’s success.

Stone’s recounting of Evans’s bizarre rationale—drawing parallels to his own past liaisons with Hollywood legends like Ava Gardner—highlights a troubling aspect of the industry’s culture. Evans’s suggestion that Baldwin’s performance would miraculously improve with their off-screen intimacy and Stone’s supposed responsibility for the film’s issues reflects a deeply ingrained misogyny.

Reflecting on her refusal to comply with such demeaning demands, Stone remarked on the stark contrast to her experience on “Basic Instinct,” where professional respect and talent prevailed. Her refusal to be coerced into sexual acts for the sake of a film underscores the pervasive challenges women face in the entertainment industry.

Stone’s courage in sharing her story, initially hinted at in her memoir “The Beauty of Living Twice” but now fully disclosed, opens up a critical dialogue on the need for change in Hollywood’s power dynamics and treatment of women. While representatives for Billy Baldwin have remained silent on the matter, Stone’s revelations are a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle against exploitation and sexism in the limelight.