Sharon Stone's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 15, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Sharon Stone.

Sharon Stone is an American actress and film producer, recognized for portraying femmes fatales and mysterious women, making her a prominent sex symbol in the 1990s. Her acting career has earned her numerous awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award nomination. In 2005, she was appointed Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters in France.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1986: Starred in Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold

In 1986, Sharon Stone starred in Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold, receiving a Golden Raspberry Award nomination for Worst Actress.

1990: Breakthrough Role in Total Recall

In 1990, Sharon Stone had a breakthrough with her part in Paul Verhoeven's science fiction film Total Recall.

1992: International Recognition with Basic Instinct

In 1992, Sharon Stone rose to international recognition when she portrayed Catherine Tramell in Verhoeven's erotic thriller Basic Instinct, earning her first Golden Globe Award nomination.

1992: Starred in Basic Instinct

In 1992, Sharon Stone starred in Basic Instinct, playing Catherine Tramell, earning a Golden Globe nomination and achieving stardom.

1992: Named one of People's 50 Most Beautiful People

In 1992, Sharon Stone was named one of the "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" by People.

1994: Appeared in Intersection and The Specialist

In 1994, Sharon Stone appeared in Intersection and The Specialist, earning a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress.

1995: Starred in The Quick and the Dead and Casino

In 1995, Sharon Stone starred in The Quick and the Dead and Casino, winning a Golden Globe and receiving an Academy Award nomination for Casino.

1995: Named one of Empire's 100 Sexiest Stars in Film History

In 1995, Sharon Stone was named one of the "100 Sexiest Stars in Film History" by Empire.

1995: Golden Globe Win and Oscar Nomination for Casino

In 1995, Sharon Stone's performance in Casino earned her a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

1997: Named one of Empire's 100 Sexiest Stars in Film History Again

In 1997, Sharon Stone was again named one of the "100 Sexiest Stars in Film History" by Empire.

1998: Starred in Sphere, Antz and The Mighty

In 1998, Sharon Stone starred in Sphere, lent her voice for the animated film Antz, and starred in The Mighty, earning a Golden Globe nomination for The Mighty.

1999: Starred in Gloria and The Muse

In 1999, Sharon Stone starred in Gloria, a remake of the 1980 film, and The Muse, receiving a Golden Globe nomination for The Muse.

1999: Named one of Playboy's 25 Sexiest Stars of the Century

In 1999, Sharon Stone was named one of the "25 Sexiest Stars of the Century" by Playboy.

2000: Starred in If These Walls Could Talk 2 and Beautiful Joe

In 2000, Sharon Stone starred in If These Walls Could Talk 2 and Beautiful Joe, receiving a Lucy Award for If These Walls Could Talk 2.

2003: Return to Screen and Emmy Award

In 2003, Sharon Stone returned to acting with a three-episode arc on 'The Practice' and received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her performance.

2004: Guest Appearance in The Practice

In 2004, Sharon Stone made a guest appearance in The Practice, winning a Primetime Emmy Award.

2005: Broken Flowers Release and Award

In 2005, Sharon Stone starred in 'Broken Flowers', which was met with critical acclaim and nominated for the Palme d'Or at Cannes, where it won the Grand Prix. Also in 2005, she was named Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters in France.

2005: Named Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters in France

In 2005, Sharon Stone was named Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters in France, recognizing her contributions to the arts.

October 23, 2013: Peace Summit Award

On October 23, 2013, Sharon Stone received the Peace Summit Award for her work for people with HIV/AIDS.

2015: Pilosio Building Peace Award

In 2015, Sharon Stone was the guest of honor at the Pilosio Building Peace Award in Milan, where she raised enough pledges to build 28 schools in Africa through an impromptu auction.