Sharon Stone Reveals Her Favorite Onscreen Kiss

Actress Sharon Stone has worked with some of Hollywood’s most celebrated leading men throughout her 40-year career. She has shared the screen with iconic stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Sylvester Stallone, Michael Douglas, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The *Casino* Scene That Stood Out

Stone recently identified Robert De Niro as the best kisser she’s worked with, recalling a particularly memorable scene from Martin Scorsese’s 1995 film, Casino. The scene depicts the developing relationship between Stone’s character, Ginger McKenna, and De Niro’s Sam ‘Ace’ Rothstein.

A Memorable Exchange

Stone recounted a humorous exchange leading up to the kiss. “I get him to give me money to go to the bathroom, and he gives me this money. And I look at him like, ‘Really? I think a little more than $50 for the bathroom,’” she explained. De Niro then responded by giving her $100.

Scorsese's Reaction and a Second Take

The kiss between Stone and De Niro was notably passionate, capturing the attention of director Martin Scorsese and the film crew. “Marty cut, and he looks at us and he goes, ‘I think we got it, but would you guys like another one?’” Stone recalled with a laugh. Both actors enthusiastically agreed to a second take.

“Everything Else Was Kind of Meh”

Stone playfully stated, “I don’t know if I could compare anything else to that, everything else was kind of meh.” She attributed her strong reaction to her admiration for De Niro as an actor. “Maybe just because I held him in just extraordinary high regard, and it was the pinnacle of the kissing moment for me,” she added.

Stone's Recent Work

Stone’s performance as Ginger McKenna in Casino earned her a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination. She is currently starring in a new show, where she plays a Hollywood TV executive, which will begin streaming on HBO Max on April 12. It remains unclear if Robert De Niro shares Stone’s sentiments regarding their onscreen chemistry, as he has not publicly commented on the matter.