<div class="hero__text">Take a deep dive into the movies and moments that established Sharon Stone's young stardom.</div>

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/politics-culture/sharon-stone-interview-the-beauty-of-living-twice-book" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sharon Stone</a>'s impressive rise to stardom is broken down. Her recognition as a household name began with the 1992 film <a href="https://www.lofficiel.co.uk/Fashion/best-movie-couple-celebs-valentine-day-film" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Basic Instinct</a>. The American actress has remained in the spotlight since her entrance into Hollywood. In 2020, Stone starred in the much-loved series <a href="https://www.lofficielsingapore.com/fashion/mildred-ratched-39-s-style-see-how-to-copy-with-pieces-straight-from-the-catwalks" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ratched</a>. She is especially recognized for her contributions to the erotic thriller genre, as her infamous portrayal of Catherine Tramell in Basic Instinct&nbsp;established her as an international <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/provocative-sexy-fashion-campaigns" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sex symbol</a>. Since then, she has recreated her iconic interrogation scene pose, which called for an empowering leg cross and sensual gaze.&nbsp;
Stone's widely recognized&nbsp;talent has led her to receive&nbsp;countless award nominations. In 1996, she won her first major accolade, a <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/golden-globes-awards-red-carpet-fashion-history-lady-gaga-jennifer-lopez" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden Globe Award</a>,&nbsp;for her role in <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/90s-movies-watch-stream-film" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Martin Scorsese's</a>&nbsp;crime drama <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/erika-jayne-interview-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Casino</a>. Stone's mastery of complex characters and enticing beauty made her a highly regarded actress within Hollywood, which is a title she continues to uphold today. Her accomplishment in taking the thriller genre by storm is no small feat, as she has appeared in a handful of other films alongside actors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Douglas. However, as if she puts her fans under a trance, they always want more.
On the seasoned actress' 64th birthday, join L'OFFICIEL in remembering some of her best early career moments.&nbsp;

Stone's first appearance on the big screen was in "Stardust Memories," a 1980 drama directed by Woody Allen. Her role as a mere extra was her first step toward major stardom.

A young Stone poses for Peter Duke in 1983.

Stone rocks an all-black look at the premiere of “Wild at Heart” in 1990.

Stone smiles for the camera at the Cannes Film Festival in 1992.

The young actress poses for photographer Phillip Dixon in 1992.

Stone stuns in leopard at HBO’s Comic Relief event in 1992. 

In 1992, Stone takes on the iconic role of Catherine Tramell in "Basic Instinct."

Stone fashions a feather hat at the 1993 MTV Movie Awards.

Stone looks chic as ever with a short blunt cut in the 1993 erotic thriller "Sliver."

Stone shows off her legs at the Cannes Film Festival in 1995.

The actress oozes Y2K with this brown leather ensemble at the Women in Film Awards in 2000. 

Young Photos of Actress Sharon Stone

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