Current:Home > reviewsSharon Stone alleges former Sony exec sexually harassed her: 'I became hysterical' -Insightful Finance Hub
Sharon Stone alleges former Sony exec sexually harassed her: 'I became hysterical'
View
Date:2025-04-17 18:04:54
Sharon Stone is accusing a former Sony executive of sexual harassment.
The actress appeared on Kelly Ripa's "Let’s Talk Off Camera" podcast and opened up about one experience dealing with sexual harassment in the film and TV industry.
Stone, 65, told Ripa that during a meeting with a former Sony head executive in the 1980s, he exposed his penis to her. Stone did not name the former executive.
USA TODAY has reached out to Sony Pictures for comment.
Stone said she was "so excited" to meet the Sony head, wearing a "Ralph Lauren jacket with the little ruffle on the shoulder" a "denim skirt with a big ruffle" and cowboy boots.
"I went to his office and it was back in the eighties, so the couch was basically on the floor," Stone told Ripa. "It was those very low giant couches, and my knees were around my neck. And of course, I'm so tall anyway, so I look like all legs sitting there akimbo on the couch, and he is pacing around the office.
"'Oh, it's true what they say about you and you’re the most gorgeous,'" Stone said the Sony boss told her. "'We haven't seen anyone like you in decades. Everybody's talking about you and look at you. You’re the most articulate. You’re so smart and beautiful and that hair.'
"Then he came walking right up in front of me, and he said, 'But first … ' and he took his penis right out in my face," Stone said. "Of course, I was very young, and what I do when I’m nervous because I’m basically a very bubbly person, I started laughing.
"I started laughing and crying at the same time, and I couldn't stop because I became hysterical," she continued. "I couldn't stop, so he didn't know what to do. So, of course, he put it away and he went through this door behind his desk, which I thought (meant) that he left, so I didn't know what to do.
"I was just sitting there hysterical, and eventually his secretary came and led me out, right?" Stone told Ripa. "This was not the last of many weird experiences like this in my career."
The "Basic Instinct" star went on to say she would accept apologies from men in Hollywood who mistreated her. But she warned others not to get too close.
"Don't ever sit next to me again ever because if you sit next to me again, I'm gonna stand up in public and say, 'I said, don’t sit next to me,' so believe me," she said. "Don't sit next to me if you're a Me Too that Me Too'd me. Don't sit in that empty chair next to me unless you're gonna say sorry."
veryGood! (2679)
Related
- B.A. Parker is learning the banjo
- Stay Dry This Summer: 21 Essential Waterproof Products to Secure Your Vacation Fun
- Tyson Foods suspends company heir, CFO John R. Tyson after arrest for intoxication
- Watch Georgia man's narrow escape before train crashes into his truck
- What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
- From 'Hit Man' to 'Brats,' here are 10 movies you need to stream right now
- Trump has strong views on abortion pill. Could he limit access if he wins 2024 election?
- Sandy Hook families want to seize Alex Jones' social media accounts
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Triathlon
- Brittany Mahomes Sizzles in Red-Hot Fringe Gown at Super Bowl Ring Ceremony
Ranking
- NHL in ASL returns, delivering American Sign Language analysis for Deaf community at Winter Classic
- How many points did Caitlin Clark score last night? Clark turnover nearly costs Fever win
- Heavy rain continues flooding South Florida: See photos
- Heavy rain continues flooding South Florida: See photos
- Elon Musk's skyrocketing net worth: He's the first person with over $400 billion
- Florida A&M, a dubious donor and $237M: The transformative HBCU gift that wasn’t what it seemed
- Florida prepares for next round of rainfall after tropical storms swamped southern part of the state
- Trooper with checkered FBI past convicted of child rape in Alabama
Recommendation
Dick Vitale announces he is cancer free: 'Santa Claus came early'
Suspect arrested after Louisiana woman killed, her 2 young daughters abducted and 1 killed, authorities say
6 minors charged in 15-year-old boy's drowning death in Georgia
Bridgerton Season 3 Finale: Hannah Dodd Reacts to Francesca's Ending—and Her Future
The Grammy nominee you need to hear: Esperanza Spalding
U.S. Olympic trials feels like Super Bowl of swimming at home of NFL Colts
Texas man dies, woman injured by electrocution in hot tub at Mexico resort
Telehealth CEO charged in alleged $100 million scheme to provide easy access to Adderall, other stimulants