In a new interview, Sharon Stone reflected on her notorious leg-crossing scene from the film Basic Instinct. The 1992 erotic thriller, helmed by Paul Verhoeven, generated controversy upon release due to its graphic content.

When reflecting on the now-infamous leg-crossing scene from the movie Basic Instinct, Sharon Stone stated that despite having the legal right to remove it from the film, she would not have done so. “It made me an icon,

Sharon Stone says that before starring together in "Basic Instinct," she and Michael Douglas had a heated argument that almost cost her the role.

Sharon Stone opens up about the controversial "Basic Instinct" scene that made her an icon but didn't bring respect, and her casting struggles with Michael Douglas.

The 1992 erotic thriller Basic Instinct, which became a commercial success at the global box office, had a difficult time casting the actors in it.

Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas, the most passionate couple of the 90s thanks to Basic Instinct, began their relationship with a tense argument.

Sharon Stone has no regrets. The actress and film producer, 67, revealed in her Aug. 1 interview with Business Insider that she had the legal right to remove her leg-crossing scene from the 1992 movie, Basic Instinct, but chose not to.

Sharon Stone has mixed feelings about her most iconic role. The Casino actress looked back on playing the murderous novelist Catherine Tramell in 1992's Basic Instinct during an interview with Business Insider — and discussed how her bottomless nudity during the film's infamous interrogation scene has come to define her legacy.