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Sharon Stone Gives Fans An Update On Her Health Status After Being Given 1% Chance Of Survival Following Near-Fatal Stroke In 2001: ‘Now I’m Back To Work’

August 20, 2025 by Maria Pierides

 
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Sharon Stone has been inspiring fans for over two decades, ever since surviving a near-fatal stroke and brain hemorrhage in 2001 that she once revealed left her with a “1% chance of survival.” At the time, her then-husband Phil Bronstein filed for divorce while she was still recovering, making it one of the most challenging periods of her life.

In January this year, the 67-year-old Basic Instinct alum hosted the American Heart Association’s Red Dress Collection Concert, where she motivated fans by sharing her story once again, reminding them that if she could survive her darkest days, they could too.

Fast forward to August 2025, and Stone has given her fans even more reason to celebrate, as she confirmed that she is making a highly-anticipated return to acting!

Sharon Stone Confirms Her Highly-Anticipated Return To Acting In ‘Today’ Interview

On August 18th, Stone sat down with Craig Melvin on the Today Show and revealed that she’s ready to return to Hollywood now that her children have grown up and are leaving the nest.

Looking ageless and radiant in a black and white top teamed with a bold red jacket, the Intersection star confirmed she has been working on Nobody 2, which she recently attended the premiere of (pictured above.) She then confirmed that she will also appear in the newest season of Euphoria alongside Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, and more, which we are very excited about!

In the Today interview, the Catwoman actress explained how her stroke forced her to reconsider her priorities, which is something she doesn’t seem to have regrets over. “Well, in the ’90s I think it would be fair to say I pretty much owned the ’90s as an actress,” she began. Where’s the lie?!

“I stopped when I had a stroke. I had a massive, massive stroke and nearly died, so I couldn’t work,” the ageless Casino star continued.

The life-altering experience made her focus on what mattered most – her family. After reportedly enduring nine miscarriages, she and Bronstein adopted their first son, Roan, in 2000, shortly before her stroke. She went on to adopt Laird in 2005 and Quinn in 2006.

"When I reconsidered what value things had to me in life, I really wanted to have children and spend my time with them," the Cold Creek Manor star said, adding: "And I only really worked as much as I needed to support my family. But now my children have left the nest, and now I'm back to work."

Her three sons proudly joined her on the red carpet for the Nobody 2 premiere in Los Angeles on August 11th, which proved just how close knit their family is. In the film, Stone takes on the role of Lendina, an unhinged crime boss, alongside Bob Odenkirk's unlikely assassin.

In a candid interview with People earlier this year, Stone revealed how the stroke not only impacted her career, but also her memory. "I was unable to remember anything after the stroke," she recalled, adding that her life now in 2025 feels worlds away from the struggles of 2001. Her comeback is living proof of just how far she's come – and her fans couldn't be more delighted!

Fan Reactions

"It's good to see her back to work. She looks beautiful," praised one fan in the comment section of an Instagram post featuring some of her Today Show interview. "I'm happy she took the time to raise her children. It's such a brief period in life when we can parent other humans. It can be fulfilling in so many ways. She knew what she needed," the same fan added.

Other fans were quick to applaud her natural beauty, with a second saying: "I love that she hasn't mutilated her face with fillers and Botox. She looks real and beautiful and healthy. Looking forward to seeing her on screen again!" A third exclaimed: "She's an icon! And so happy to see she's not bowing to the plastic surgery craze like all the other women in Hollywood. She looks AMAZING!"

And her enduring star power was another thing many fans touched on in the comment section. "Sharon, you and Madonna were the 90s!" declared a fourth fan, as a fifth echoed: "Love her so much. She's one of my favorite actresses." A sixth added: "I absolutely love @sharonstone. She is so honest, down to earth, and has overcome more than most of us could imagine! So thrilled to see her back on the screen."

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