Sharon Stone recently blamed losing custody of her son to the role she played in Basic Instinct.
Lasting Repercussions of a Split Second
In 1992, Sharon Stone played the femme fatale role in Basic Instinct. Best remembered by a single scene in which Sharon uncrossed her legs for “1/16th” of a second. Revealing she was not wearing underwear. In 1992, this was a shocking moment. Sharon was shamed and ridiculed for her part, despite winning a Golden Globe for the role.
Sharon was judged by her peers for this nudity. She was also judged during her 2004 custody battle. According to Sharon, she lost custody of her child due to her nudity in Basic Instinct.
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