Sharon Stone, the seductive actress who played Catherine Tramell in the controversial 90s movie Basic Instinct, was all for pushing boundaries when it came to the sequel, Basic Instinct 2: Risk Addiction.

Directed by Michael Caton-Jones, the movie saw Stone reprising her role as the novelist who uses s*x and n^dty as a weapon.

However, Stone wanted more explicit scenes this time around and pushed for them to be added back into the final cut of the film.

Stone’s desire for more n^dty and explicit content was met with resistance from the film’s makers.

When she saw the rough cut of the film, Stone couldn’t believe that the team had taken out a lot of her “crazy stuff”.

She insisted on putting the scenes back in, leading to the removal of other material to keep the film’s tone consistent.

According to Female First, Stone stated that she was “coming from a really kinky place” and wanted to go “crazy” with the film.

Despite Stone’s best efforts, Basic Instinct 2 didn’t quite live up to the hype of its predecessor.

The film received a dismal rating of 6% on Rotten Tomatoes compared to Basic Instinct’s 57%.

The box office run of the sequel also paled in comparison to the original, making only $38.6 million worldwide.

In an interview with MovieWeb, Stone revealed that she wasn’t hesitant about n^dty and explicit scenes as long as they were appropriate for the character.

She believed that her character, Catherine Tramell, used s*x and n^dty as a weapon and a way to manipulate others.

Stone was not averse to going all out for the role, even if it meant being criticized for her performance.

Basic Instinct 2 won several awards but not for the reasons its makers would have hoped.

The Women Film Critics Circle Awards awarded the film the Hall of Shame, while Stone won Worst Actress at the Golden Raspberry Awards.

Despite this, Stone’s dedication to the film and the character of Catherine Tramell was unwavering.

The controversy surrounding Basic Instinct and its sequel reflects the debate around s*xual content in movies and TV shows.

While some argue that it is necessary for the story and character development, others believe that it can be gratuitous and objectifying.

Sharon Stone’s willingness to push boundaries and take risks in her career makes her a trailblazer in Hollywood, even if not everyone agrees with her choices.

For fans of the franchise, Basic Instinct 2: Risk Addiction is available to stream on Paramount+.

While it may not have been as successful as its predecessor, the movie still offers a glimpse into the mind of one of Hollywood’s most iconic characters.