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How Sharon Stone Shaped Leonardo DiCaprio's Hollywood Career

Story By Joe Frank

Nov 20 2023

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Sharon Stone played a pivotal role in shaping Leonardo DiCaprio's career during the making of The Quick and the Dead in 1995.

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Stone defied the studio's reluctance to cast DiCaprio, paying his salary herself, a gesture that left DiCaprio forever grateful.

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Stone's commitment showcased in her memoir, The Beauty of Living Twice, revealing her determination to work with DiCaprio.

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DiCaprio expressed gratitude, emphasizing Stone's influence on his career and the incredible opportunity she provided.

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Stone insisted on casting both DiCaprio and Russell Crowe in the film, even dipping into her salary to make it happen.

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In her book, Stone revealed the studio's resistance to casting DiCaprio and their proposition for her to pay him from her salary.

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Stone's dedication to actors she believed in is evident in her decision to take on the financial responsibility for DiCaprio.

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DiCaprio, fresh off his Oscar-nominated breakthrough, acknowledged Stone as a significant champion of cinema and opportunity.

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Stone wrote in her book that DiCaprio was the only actor who nailed the audition, recalling his emotional and impactful performance.

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The encounter with the studio became a defining moment for Stone, inspiring her to become a producer, as per Vanity Fair.

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Stone's generosity extended to Russell Crowe, playing a crucial role by standing firm against male producers to secure his role.

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Crowe expressed deep gratitude, crediting Stone for his American movie breakthrough and acknowledging her strength of commitment.

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