25 years ago the premiere of the erotic thriller "Basic Instinct" was held. The film produced the effect of an exploding bomb: the audience was shocked by scenes that at that time seemed too frank and cruel.
The main roles in the cult film "Basic Instinct" were performed by Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas, who still often become heroes of the secular chronicle. And what happened to the other actors who starred in the cult picture?
Sharon Stone (Catherine Tramell), 59 years old
The role of the writer and fatal temptress Catherine Tramell became the brightest in Sharon Stone's career. At the time of filming, Sharon was 33 years old. The list of films in which she was shot was quite impressive, but mostly she was given second-place roles. Sharon was unhappy with her career and was already thinking about going to study for a lawyer, but "Basic Instinct" unexpectedly brought her the long-awaited popularity.
Curiously, Sharon was one of 14 actresses who were offered to play Catherine, and the only one who agreed to this. Other contenders, including Demi Moore, Julia Roberts, Kim Basinger, Meg Ryan and Michelle Pfeiffer, were afraid that the role of a psychopathic bisexual might damage their reputation. I wonder if the movie would become so popular if Sharon was replaced by another actress?
After the premiere of the film, Stone suddenly became famous and entered the galaxy of Hollywood stars of the "first echelon." Subsequently, she starred in many films, including "Casino", "Sliver" and "Alpha Dog". In 2006, she played a major role in the sequel to "Basic Instinct" - "Basic Instinct 2", which, incidentally, proved to be a failure. Now the actress brings up three sons and is actively engaged in charity.
Michael Douglas (Detective Nick Carran), 72 years old
At the time of the film, 48-year-old Michael Douglas was one of Hollywood's most highly paid actors. He had roles in such films as Wall Street, Fatal Attraction, The Pearl of the Nile, and others. Despite his "stardom", Douglas took a very responsible approach to the role. Almost all the motor stunts actor performed on his own.
Initially, Michael did not want his partner in the film to be Sharon Stone, dreaming of seeing Katherine Julia Roberts or Kim Basinger in the role. When Stone confirmed, he even wanted to refrain from filming, but at the last moment the actor's instinct told him that he should not do it. In the end, "Basic Instinct" became one of the main films in his career.
Now Michael lives in New York with his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones and two children. The actor had to endure hard times: he was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer, which, fortunately, he managed to cure. In addition, Douglas was almost divorced from his wife, who is prone to protracted depression.
George Dzundza (Detective Gaz Moran), 71 years old
George Zunzza is an American actor with Polish-Ukrainian roots. Almost 40 years of his life he gave an acting profession. In addition to the "Basic Instinct", he starred in the films "Deer Hunter", "Crimson Tide", "Butcher's Wife", etc. Since 2006, Zunzah has not acted in film, but plays in the theater.
Gene Trypplhorn (Dr. Beth Garner), 54 years old
The role of the therapist Beth Garner became the debut for the beginning actress Gene Tripplevorn. Later, her career developed very successfully: she starred in the films "Water World", "Carefully, the doors are closed" and "Firm", and also played one of the main roles in the series "Big Love", which was broadcast from 2006 to 2011.
While filming in "Basic Instinct", Jean met with actor Ben Stiller, but four years later parted with him. In 2000, she married actor Liland Orser, and in 2002 gave birth to her son Augustine.
Leilani Sarelle (Roxanne Hardy), 50 years old
The scandalous role of Roxanne Hardy, the mistress of Catherine Trammel, went to the 26-year-old Leilani Sarelle. Roxanne became the most famous role of the actress, although she starred in several dozen films and TV shows.
Leilani has three children. She was married to actor Miguel Ferrer, who died of laryngeal cancer in 2017. True, at the time of his death they were already divorced.
Chelsea Ross (Captain Talcott), 75 years old
Prior to his acting career, Chelsea Ross took part in the military operations in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star. As for the acting career, Ross turned out to be a very prolific actor: he acted in more than 80 films and series, among them "Anatomy of Passion", "Escape", "Police of Chicago". At the moment, the 75-year-old actor is removed in the next project.
Wayne Knight (John Corelli), 61 years old
In "Basic Instinct" John Corelli played the role of a policeman who takes part in the interrogation of the heroine Sharon Stone. Also, the actor starred in such films as "Jurassic Park", "Space Jam", etc. In addition, Corelli is known as a successful wrestler with excess weight. With the help of special diets and physical exercises he managed to lose 53 kilograms!