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Sharon Stone Urges Kindness and Decency in Film

1/12/2026

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Sharon Stone, actress, delivered a candid acceptance speech at the Astra Film Awards on January 9.
She emphasized decency, hard work, and respect in the film industry.
Stone reflected on a challenging upbringing in Pennsylvania and urged young artists to pursue purpose.
Stone praised Taylor Swift as a model of decency.
She urged attendees to be kind and responsible on set and to do something decent.

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Story summary

Sharon Stone, actress, delivered a candid acceptance speech at the Astra Film Awards on January 9.
She emphasized decency, hard work, and respect in the film industry.
Stone reflected on a challenging upbringing in Pennsylvania and urged young artists to pursue purpose.
Stone praised Taylor Swift as a model of decency.
She urged attendees to be kind and responsible on set and to do something decent.