Fans Applaud Sharon Stone’s Ageless Glow at 66 — While Critics Call Her “Too Old”
Sharon Stone marked her 66th birthday on March 10, and true to form, she’s refusing to fade quietly into the background.
The Basic Instinct star celebrated with a bold selfie that highlighted her toned figure, leaving many fans stunned by how radiant she still looks. Admirers rushed to call her “a goddess” and praised her for embracing her natural beauty without hesitation. Yet, not everyone shared the same admiration. When she later posted more stripped-down, makeup-free photos, some critics pounced, saying she looked “old” and questioning what happened to the once-famed femme fatale.
A 1990s Icon Still in the Spotlight
Born in Pennsylvania, Stone rose to international fame as one of the most magnetic sex symbols of the 1990s. Her breakout role as Catherine Tramell in Basic Instinct cemented her place in Hollywood history, followed by powerhouse performances in Casino, Total Recall, The Quick and the Dead, and The Muse.
Reflecting on her infamous Basic Instinct role, she once told Vanity Fair:
“It’s about more than just a peek up my skirt. Women loved that film. Men were obsessed with it.”
Despite being labeled Hollywood’s “sex symbol,” Stone admits she was never the “golden girl.” Instead, she was the actress who could land key roles only if her seductive image came along for the ride.
Bold and Unapologetic
Even after decades in the business, Stone hasn’t shied away from daring photo shoots. In 2022, she nearly broke Instagram with a playful poolside snapshot — topless under a towel and rocking a green leopard bikini bottom. She captioned the shot: “Gratefully Imperfect on a Perfect Day.” The post drew nearly 300,000 likes and thousands of comments, with fans applauding her confidence.
One wrote: “A gorgeous lady and a great lesson for all women.” Another gushed: “Imperfect? WHO? You are flawless.”
The Secret Behind Her Ageless Glow
So, how does she do it? Stone insists it isn’t about chasing fads. She focuses on mindful living: eating clean, meditating, sleeping eight hours a night, and constantly moving her body.
“I just move my body wherever I am,” she explained to Vogue. “On set, I’ll do leg lifts, jackknifes, or back kicks. I keep weighted bracelets with me, and I still use the ThighMaster. It’s small enough to toss in a suitcase, but it works.”
Her Tibetan Buddhist faith also grounds her. She believes meditation helps her balance the demands of family life, aging, and career pressures. “Pleasure is momentary,” she says, “but happiness lasts longer. If you’re not happy for days at a time, you need to check whether you’re drowning in your vices.”
Critics vs. Defenders
Of course, not all reactions to Stone’s candid posts are positive. In 2023, she shared a makeup-free closeup that quickly stirred debate. Some commenters dismissed her as “old,” while others asked bluntly, “What happened to her?”
Her supporters were quick to clap back. “She’s simply aged — and so will we all, if we’re lucky enough,” one fan reminded. Another praised her authenticity: “She’s not hiding behind makeup or filters. She’s happy in her own skin.”
And then there were those who couldn’t resist a bit of envy: “How do you still look that gorgeous with just a towel on your head, glasses, and a sweatshirt? It’s almost annoying.”
Aging on Her Own Terms
Whether sharing glamorous pin-up shots or bare-faced selfies, Sharon Stone has made one thing clear: she’s aging exactly how she wants. Loved or criticized, she’s still commanding attention — not for pretending to be who she was in the ’90s, but for embracing who she is today.