Made famous by her explosive performance in "Basic Instinct", Sharon Stone is forever etched in the collective unconscious as a sex symbol. But behind this cumbersome image lies an actress with a strong character. As a teenager determined to break away from a modest and violent background, she left rural Pennsylvania at an early age for New York, where she combined odd jobs with art studies. To launch her career, she agreed to play the stereotype of the silly blonde, before landing several major roles that helped her take off, including the legendary "Casino", alongside Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. Beyond acting, she invented a public persona full of humor and repartee.