Sharon Stone Opens Up About Post-Stroke Challenges In Hollywood

Story By Joe Frank

Image credit: getty images June 02 2023

Stone opens about her health and the hurdles she has experienced in the industry at The Hollywood Reporter's Raising Our Voices event.

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Stone reflects on the stroke and brain hemorrhage she suffered in 2001, which had a profound impact on her career.

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Despite being given a 1 percent chance of survival, Stone recovered over seven years but struggled to find work afterward.

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The actress shares her frustration with the industry, stating that she hasn't had jobs for the past 20 years.

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Stone recounts instances where she had to advocate for herself, breaking glass ceilings but facing pushback.

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Speaking up for herself has caused her problems in the business and at times hindered her chances of getting hired.

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Stone emphasizes the importance of diversity and condemns the "anti-woke" ideology that threatens to erase progress.

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Stone urges individuals to stand up against controlled government and studio systems and demand representation.

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Panel discussions cover topics such as the state of inclusion in storytelling and the shifting power structures in Hollywood.

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The Raising Our Voices luncheon prioritizes accessibility, providing ramps, ASL interpreters, and accessibility volunteers.

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