Douglas Disputes Stone's Cannes Argument Story

Sharon Stone recently claimed she and Michael Douglas had a heated argument at the Cannes Film Festival prior to filming Basic Instinct, which she says contributed to his initial reluctance to screen-test with her. According to Stone, the disagreement stemmed from a conversation about a mutual acquaintance, leading to Douglas yelling and the two nearly taking their dispute outside. Douglas, through his representative, has firmly denied any recollection of such an argument or of meeting Stone before her screen test, stating he immediately supported her casting. His team added that the only time he remembers spending with Stone at Cannes was after the film was completed and they were promoting it, by which time they were already friends. Despite their differing recollections, both actors emphasize their enduring friendship and mutual respect following Basic Instinct. The discrepancy in their stories remains unresolved.