In a recent statement, the talented 65-year-old actress Sharon Stone shed light on her support for Leonardo DiCaprio during the making of their 1995 Western film, The Quick and the Dead. At the time, the studio had reservations about hiring a relatively new face like DiCaprio, but Sharon Stone, ever the believer, stepped in to pay his salary out of her own pocket.

In an Instagram caption, Stone shared, “Yes, I paid Leonardo DiCaprio’s salary out of mine. And to cover those expenses, I even requested a two-week delay so that we could bring Russell Crowe from Australia to join us. Our producer, Mike Medavoy, generously agreed to the delay.” Stone emphasized her gratitude for the opportunity to work with DiCaprio, ending her post with a heartfelt “thank you.”

DiCaprio, now 49, expressed his appreciation for Stone’s support in an earlier interview, where he mentioned having thanked her on numerous occasions throughout the years. “I’m not sure if I ever sent her a physical thank you gift,” he admitted, “but I cannot thank her enough. She’s been a huge champion of cinema, always giving other actors opportunities, and I’m eternally grateful for that.”

Aside from her generosity towards fellow actors, Stone recently came forward about her experience with sexual harassment by a former head of Sony Pictures. Her courage to speak out against such misconduct further proves her dedication to making the industry a safer and more inclusive place for all.

Today, we applaud Sharon Stone for her incredible talent, her support of emerging actors, and her fearlessness in standing up against injustice. Her contributions to cinema and advocacy are truly commendable, and we look forward to seeing what she’ll conquer next.