Sharon Stone Blames Sam Raimi After Working on ‘The Quick and the Dead’

Sharon Stone has slammed director Sam Raimi for failing to recognize the opportunities he was given earlier in his career.

According to Deadlineduring a Q&A session at the Torino Film Festival in Italy, the 66-year-old Basic instinct star discussed Raimi while promoting his film, The Quick and the Deadin which he starred.

Stone, who played Helen in the film alongside Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe, Gray Sinise and Leonardo DiCaprio, highlighted her significant influence on the project, including the cast of the main roles.

She said, “I was very blessed to produce and to have the opportunity to star in this film,” while noting that Raimi went from directing B movies to mainstream success after the film was completed.

He later gained recognition with the Spider-Man privilege.

However, Stone expressed his frustration at Raimi’s lack of gratitude as he remarked, “Sam was a kid and he has no faith, he has no family. He never spoke to me again, never thanked me, never hired me again, never acknowledged the relationship.”

Despite her personal feelings, Stone praised Raimi’s work, comparing him to Martin Scorsese, with whom she shares an ongoing professional relationship.

She said, “Marty has faith and that family feeling,” reflecting on their partnership Casino (1995)which earned her an Oscar nomination.

According to the publication, Stone also addressed the challenges of sexism in Hollywood, revealing how it hindered her efforts to transition into directing in the 1990s and early 2000s.

In addition, he recounted presenting a well-prepared project to counter rejection due to industry prejudice.

“The resistance to women having power, the resistance to me having power, was very strong,” she said. “I feel like my intelligence was wasted trying to convince less-than-intelligent studio heads to let me direct.”

Additionally, honored with the Stella Della Mole Award during the festival, Stone reflected on the highs and lows of her career, highlighting her passion for producing and championing gender equality in the industry.