Sharon Stone has recently claimed that the director of the 1992 film Basic Instinct, Paul Verhoeven, told her to "hand me your underpants" before filming the famous leg-crossing scene in the movie. Stone has spoken out about this incident in an interview with Harper's Bazaar, stating that she felt "humiliated" and "violated" by the request.
Basic Instinct is a psychological thriller that follows the story of a detective (played by Michael Douglas) who is investigating a murder case involving a famous novelist (played by Stone). The film is known for its controversial and explicit content, including the leg-crossing scene in which Stone's character, Catherine Tramell, uncrosses and crosses her legs while wearing a white dress, revealing that she is not wearing any underwear.
According to Stone, the director, Paul Verhoeven, told her to take off her underwear before filming the scene and then asked her to "hand me your underpants" in front of the entire crew. Stone says she was shocked by the request and felt humiliated by the experience. She also claims that she was not given the option to wear a flesh-colored underwear, which she says would have provided more coverage and made her feel more comfortable.
In the interview, Stone also revealed that she was not given a script for the film until the day before shooting, which she says left her feeling vulnerable and unprepared. She also claims that she was not given any information about the film's explicit content before agreeing to do the movie, and that she was not given any input on how her character was portrayed.
Basic Instinct was a major commercial success, grossing over $352 million worldwide, and it launched Stone's career as a leading actress. However, the film has also been criticized for its depiction of women and its exploitation of female s*xuality.
Since the release of the film, Stone has become a vocal advocate for women's rights and has spoken out about the importance of consent in the entertainment industry. In the interview with Harper's Bazaar, she stated that she hopes her story will inspire other women to speak out about their own experiences and to stand up for themselves.
