Stone Fires Back at 'Sliver' After Baldwin Declines Working With Her

Sharon Stone slammed the dialogue in her 1993 thriller *Sliver* after former co‑star Billy Baldwin said he would never work with her again. In a recent interview, Stone read a famous line and tried to recall its film of origin.

She confessed she couldn’t remember saying, “You’ve been spending too much time with your vibrator,” and that the line had slipped her mind.

Stone first guessed the line came from her 1998 sci‑fi film *Sphere* before her memory clicked in. She said, “No, not ‘Sphere.’ The one, the name of the building. Oh! ‘Sliver,’” and added that she had made a rule no one was allowed to even say that word for years.

She blamed the terrible dialogue on a writer who, she noted, “Clearly written by a man without enough to do.”

The script was written by Joe Eszterhas, whom Stone had previously worked with on the 1992 erotic thriller *Basic Instinct*. While *Sliver* received harsh reviews, Stone’s career rebounded after starring in Martin Scorsese’s *Casino*, which earned her an Oscar nomination.

## Background & Context

Released in 1993, *Sliver* was adapted from Ira Levin’s novel of the same name and directed by Adrian Lyne. The story follows a book editor who moves into a sleek Manhattan tower and becomes entangled with a mysterious tenant. Stone portrayed the editor, while Baldwin played the enigmatic stranger.

Critics panned *Sliver* for its dialogue and pacing, and it underperformed at the box office. Despite the film’s reception, Stone remained a high‑profile star, later earning praise for her role in *Casino*.

Stone’s portrayal of the book editor was marked by her signature sensuality, while Baldwin’s performance was described as brooding. The pair’s on‑screen chemistry became a focal point for reviewers, even as the film struggled to find a wide audience.

## What People Are Saying

Baldwin shared his grievances on a recent podcast episode, saying the two of them got along well in the first couple weeks. He then claimed that Stone stopped greeting him for three months, saying, “And then she wouldn’t say ‘hello’ or ‘goodbye’ to me for the next three months.”

He revealed that he felt uncomfortable on set and had asked producers not to make him kiss Stone in the film’s final love scene. Baldwin also accused Stone of bad‑mouthing his acting on a television interview during the week of the premiere.

Additional allegations included a shrine to Baldwin in Stone’s trailer, complete with candles and pictures, and an injury where he stepped on her foot with a socked foot mid‑scene, leading her to walk on crutches for days. He ended by saying he would love to bury the hatchet and hoped for a handshake or hug.

## What Happens Next

The interview marked the most recent public statement from both actors about their time on *Sliver.* No further comment has been issued by Stone regarding Baldwin’s claims, and Baldwin has not disclosed any plans to pursue legal action.

With the film’s legacy still debated, fans are left to weigh the impact of the harsh dialogue against Stone’s later successes. The controversy has prompted a broader conversation about writer influence and on‑set dynamics in Hollywood productions.

Neither party has indicated any imminent resolution, leaving the matter unresolved as the film continues to surface in retrospectives and streaming platforms. The tension remains unresolved, with neither side moving toward reconciliation.

As *Sliver* remains a footnote in Hollywood history, the fallout between Stone and Baldwin underscores how creative disagreements can echo long after a set lights go out.