Michael Douglas Debunks Sharon Stone’s Row Claim Before 'Basic Instinct'
SHOCKING REVELATIONS ROCK THE RED CARPET: MICHAEL DOUGLAS AND SHARON STONE'S BASIC INSTINCT BOMBSHELL
The glamour of Hollywood's golden age has been marred by a shocking revelation, as two of the industry's most iconic stars, Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone, have clashed over their past. The dispute centers around an alleged blazing row between the Basic Instinct co-stars prior to the release of their 1992 erotic thriller.
In a bombshell interview with Business Insider, Sharon Stone, 67, claimed that she had a heated argument with Michael Douglas, 80, at the Cannes Film Festival in 1992. According to Stone, the dispute began when Douglas was discussing a mutual acquaintance and became defensive when Stone defended the person's honor. The alleged row allegedly led to Douglas refusing to do a screen test with Stone for Basic Instinct.
However, in a statement obtained by People, Michael Douglas' representative Allen Burry has disputed Sharon Stone's claims, stating that "Michael doesn't remember any argument in that timeframe." Burry went on to say that the actor only recalls meeting Stone when he saw her audition tape and exclaimed, "Absolutely, she's the one!"
The alleged disagreement has left fans of the movie stunned, wondering what really happened behind the scenes. Sources close to Douglas confirm that he was indeed at Cannes in 1992, promoting Basic Instinct, but claim that any argument with Stone must have occurred later.
Stone's claims of a heated argument are part of her larger narrative about landing the coveted role of Catherine Tramell in Basic Instinct. The actress has revealed that she faced intense competition for the part and had to persuade director Paul Verhoeven to cast her.
In a candid interview, Sharon Stone opened up about her determination to land the iconic role, stating: "Everyone they went out to would turn it down... But the thing was, Michael Douglas did not want to put his bare *ss out on the screen with an unknown—and I understood that. He wouldn't even test with me, but that was also for a different reason: We had an argument prior to that."
Stone's claims of a pre-production dispute have sparked a heated debate about the making of Basic Instinct. The movie, which follows Detective Nick as he investigates the murder of Johnny Boz, features one of the most infamous interrogation scenes in cinematic history.
The scene, where Catherine Tramell distracts the detectives by uncrossing and recrossing her legs while wearing nothing underneath, was considered X-rated at the time but has since become a staple of 90s cinema. Last year, Stone spoke out about how the industry's attitudes towards sex on screen have changed, saying: "[At the time] it seemed like a scandal... Now it seems very, very ordinary."
The Basic Instinct controversy is a reminder that even in Hollywood's most glamorous moments, drama and tension can simmer just beneath the surface. As fans continue to devour every detail of this juicy scandal, one thing is clear: when it comes to Basic Instinct, the truth behind the scenes is as tantalizing as the movie itself.
In an exclusive statement to thescholarlynote.com, Sharon Stone's representatives declined to comment further on the alleged dispute with Michael Douglas. However, a source close to the actress confirmed that she and Douglas have indeed remained friends since their Basic Instinct days and still hold each other in high esteem.
As for Michael Douglas' camp, they are keeping tight-lipped about the whole affair. But one thing is certain: the drama surrounding Basic Instinct will continue to captivate audiences long after the credits roll on this classic erotic thriller.
