Sharon Stone’s infamous leg-crossing scene in Basic Instinct has become a cultural icon, but according to her upcoming memoir, it was not as consensual as it appeared on screen.

In fact, Stone claims that she was misled about the famous shot, which left her feeling violated and led to an altercation with the director.

In her new book, The Beauty of Living Twice, Stone discusses her experiences working in uncomfortable situations in Hollywood, including her time filming Basic Instinct.

She reveals that when she first saw the movie in a room full of agents and attorneys, she was not prepared for the graphic crotch shot.

Stone wrote, “That was how I saw my vag|na-shot for the first time, long after I’d been told, ‘We can’t see anything—I just need you to remove your panties, as the white is reflecting the light, so we know you have panties on.’”

Stone claims that many stories have been shared about the incident, but she calls them all “bullsh*t.” Instead, she recounts how she went to the projection booth, slapped director Paul Verhoeven across the face, left, went to her car, and called her lawyer, Marty Singer.

Stone’s attorney assured her that the film could not be released as it was illegal to shoot up her dress in that manner.

Initially, she felt relief, but after careful consideration and a confrontation with Verhoeven, Stone changed her mind.

She told the director what her attorney advised her, but he challenged her, telling her that she didn’t have any choices in the matter.

Stone eventually allowed the scene to remain in the film, stating that it was correct for the character and because, after all, she did it.

However, the incident left her feeling violated and affected her mental health.

She experienced nightmares and frightening sleepwalking episodes as a result of the trauma.

The Beauty of Living Twice also reveals that Stone was not the first choice for the role of Catherine Trammell in Basic Instinct.

The part was offered to 12 or 13 other women who turned it down, including Julia Roberts and Michelle Pfeiffer, who reportedly had creative differences over the explicit s**ual scenes.

Despite the controversy surrounding the film, Basic Instinct became one of Stone’s most significant roles and cemented her status as a Hollywood star.

However, the incident sheds light on the power dynamics at play in the film industry and the importance of true consent when filming intimate scenes.

It’s not the first time Stone’s issues of consent have come up.

In a 2017 interview with ICON magazine, Verhoeven denied Stone’s claims, stating that she knew what she was getting into when she agreed to the scene.

However, Stone’s memoir suggests that the situation was more complicated than that, highlighting the need for clear communication and respect for actors’ boundaries.

The Beauty of Living Twice hits stands on March 30, offering a glimpse into the inner workings of Hollywood and the struggles faced by women in the industry.

Stone’s story is a reminder that even celebrities are not immune to exploitation and the importance of speaking out against mistreatment.