Sharon Stone to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Stone created a stir on Thursday when rumors have surfaced that her career was over.
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Sad news for Stone fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actress best known for her roles in Casino or Basic Instinct, is about to announce her retirement from acting, at age 68, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 01/05/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actress isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actress just isn't fun anymore,” she might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that she may branch out into other creative fields she is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouSharon

For a little while on Thursday evening, #ThankYouSharon was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made her make the decision.

“Sharon Stone was unlike any other actress we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouSharon”
— @universalObserver, 30 Apr 2026
“Stone wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 30 Apr 2026

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