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Sharon Stone Says “Basic Instinct” Attracted Dangerous People

9/10/2026

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Sharon Stone said playing Catherine Tramell attracted dangerous people into her life.
She told Mayim Bialik on a podcast that dark doors opened and frightened her.
Stone suffered a massive stroke in September 2001 at age 43, spending nine days in hospital.
During recovery, she reported seeing five glowing orbs that communicated with her in a digital language.

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Sharon Stone said playing Catherine Tramell attracted dangerous people into her life.
She told Mayim Bialik on a podcast that dark doors opened and frightened her.
Stone suffered a massive stroke in September 2001 at age 43, spending nine days in hospital.
During recovery, she reported seeing five glowing orbs that communicated with her in a digital language.