Why Sharon Stone chose motherhood over Hollywood

Published: October 10, 2023

Why Sharon Stone chose motherhood over Hollywood

Author: Movieguide® Author

Actress Sharon Stone recently revealed why she’s glad she chose motherhood over her Hollywood career.

“I’m grateful that I chose motherhood as a healthy approach to my life and that I didn’t prioritize Hollywood,” she told PEOPLE, “because (Hollywood) definitely didn’t prioritize me.”

“I’m grateful I chose what I chose,” she added, referring to her adopted sons Roan, 23, Laird, 18, and Quinn, 17.

Stone previously told British Vogue that she “found out I was going to be a parent the day after I lost my baby.”

The actress suffered a series of miscarriages. After she left the hospital after her final attempt to have a baby naturally, she received a call from an adoption lawyer.

“I felt like God had thrown me a life raft,” she wrote. “Six weeks later I heard over the phone that my son Roan had been born under the terms of our closed adoption. From the moment I held him in my arms I was in awe.”

Stone lost her acting career in 2001 when a traumatic brain injury left her with a one percent chance of life. Although she miraculously recovered, producers were reluctant to cast her in any projects due to her “stuttering” and memory loss.

“I lost everything,” she said. “I lost all my money. I lost custody of my child. I lost my career. I have lost everything that you think is your real identity and your life.”

“I never got most of it back,” she continued, “but I got to a point where I was okay with it, where I actually felt like I was enough.”

Although Stone has since recovered and had a successful acting career, she now cares less about being a celebrity. She uses her platform to raise awareness and support for people living with neurological disorders.

“She is an inspiration to those who suffer from any neurological disease,” said Dr. Michael Lawton, the doctor who saved Stone’s life.

“I’m grateful for the wisdom that comes with age,” Stone said. “I am grateful for everything life has given me: the ups and downs. I am especially grateful for the love and light my children bring into my life.”

Movieguide® previously reported on Stone:

Hollywood star Sharon Stone has criticized the rise of cancel culture.

Stone, a Hollywood veteran, said different beliefs and experiences should be celebrated rather than undermined.

The 63-year-old actress appeared on the SiriusXM show JUST JENNY with host Jenny Hutt.

“I think cancel culture is the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen,” Stone said regarding people’s fear of speaking their minds. “I think when people say what they feel and mean and it offends you, it’s a great opportunity for everyone to learn and grow and understand each other.”