Sharon Stone

“In this business, there is Plan A, in which you become successful by living and acting with a lot of integrity. Then there's Plan B, where you sell your soul to the Devil. I still find it hard to distinguish one from the other.” Sharon Stone is an American actress, producer, and former model. Before transitioning to acting, Stone worked as a fashion model, which provided her with exposure and experience in the entertainment industry. She made her film debut in the early 1980s with minor roles in films and TV series. Her breakthrough came with her role in Total Recall (1990), where she gained widespread attention. Stone's role as Catherine Tramell, a seductive and mysterious crime novelist, made her an international star. The film was a box office success, and her performance earned her critical acclaim, including a Golden Globe nomination. Her performance in Casino (1995), directed by Martin Scorsese, earned her a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination. The film showcased her ability to handle complex dramatic roles. Stone continued to work in both film and television, appearing in a range of genres from drama to comedy. Notable films include The Mighty (1998), The Muse (1999), and The Specialist (1994). She also has appeared in TV series such as The Practice (2003–2004), for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. In recent years, Stone has appeared in films like The Disaster Artist (2017) and Ratched (2020), a Netflix series based on the character from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.