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Actress Sharon Stone reveals on the "Louis Theroux" podcast that producer Robert Evans pressured her to have sex with co-star Billy Baldwin during the filming of "Sliver" in 1993.
Stone recounts how Evans believed sleeping with Baldwin would improve his performance and create better chemistry on screen, ultimately saving the movie.
In her memoir "The Beauty of Living Twice," Stone had previously shared the uncomfortable situation without naming Evans or Baldwin.
Stone expresses frustration that her suggestions to cast actors like Michael Douglas, who didn't require intimate favors for better performances, were not considered.
She describes a meeting with Evans in his office where he emphasized the need for her to engage in sexual relations with Baldwin.
Stone criticizes the notion that intimacy would significantly enhance an actor's performance, stating, "Nobody’s that good in bed."
Despite the pressure, Stone asserts her professionalism, stating, "It was my job to act and I said so."
"Sliver" ultimately flopped at the box office despite earning $280 million, prompting Stone to express disdain towards the film bosses.
The revelation sheds light on the pervasive issue of sexual coercion and manipulation in the entertainment industry.
Evans, a famed director and producer, passed away in 2019 at the age of 89, leaving behind a controversial legacy.