Sharon Stone slams Sam Raimi after working in 'The Quick and the Dead'

Sharon Stone criticized filmmaker Sam Raimi for failing to acknowledge the opportunities she gave him earlier in his career.

According to Deadline, during 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 Dead, in which she starred.

Stone, who played Ellen in the movie alongside Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe, Gray Sinise, and Leanardo DiCaprio, highlighted her significant influence on the project, including casting key roles.

She said, “I was very blessed to produce and to have the opportunity to cast this film," while noting that Raimi transitioned from directing B-movies to mainstream success after helming the film.

He later achieved acclaim with the Spider-Man franchise.

However Stone expressed disappointment in Raimi’s lack of gratitude as she remarked, “Sam was a kid, and he doesn’t have loyalty, he doesn’t have family. He never talked to me again, didn’t thank me, didn’t hire me again, didn’t acknowledge the relationship.”

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

She said, “Marty has loyalty and that family feeling," while reflecting on their collaboration on Casino (1995), which earned her an Oscar nomination.

As per the publication, Stone also addressed the challenges of sexism in Hollywood, revealing how it hindered her attempts to transition into directing in the 1990s and early 200s.

Additionally, she recounted pitching a well-prepared project, only to face rejection due to industry biases.

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

Furthermore, honoured with the Stella Della Mole award during the festival, Stone reflected on her career’s highs and lows, emphasizing her passion for producing and advocating for gender equality in the industry.