Sharon Stone recounted a heated moment with Robert De Niro on the set of Martin Scorsese’s Casino, saying she felt he “crossed a line” during a charged table exchange that left her furious. Stone said De Niro locked in on her and, as part of the scene, prodded with “You’re a good actress, you know that? Good f—ing actress,” which she interpreted in the moment as a challenge rather than simple praise. She later framed it as a technique that sharpened her performance, calling him a master at getting “under your skin.”
Stone added that acting opposite De Niro had been a long-held goal; she had auditioned for him multiple times before landing Casino and wanted to “hold [her] own” across the table. The exchange she describes aligns with her view of De Niro as a deeply observant performer who knows how to hit the precise nerve to elevate a scene.
Her remarks arrive amid renewed attention to the 1995 drama, which earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress and has been a frequent touchpoint in recent interviews about her career. Stone’s recollection underscores the thin boundary between provocation and motivation on sets led by highly exacting directors and stars; she emphasized the outcome rather than alleging misconduct, crediting the jolt with pushing her to meet the moment.
The comments were shared during a new interview tied to current projects, including a turn as a crime boss in an upcoming action sequel due in theaters this month. Stone has also been revisiting other formative chapters, from early clashes with future collaborators to the way headline-making roles affected how she was perceived, offering a wider frame for the Casino anecdote and how she navigates intensity at work.
