Sharon Stone | Sharon Stone and Roan Bronstein. | Source: Getty Images

Sharon Stone, Who ‘Had 1% Chance of Survival,’ Speaks Out about Losing Custody of Her Child

Oct 06, 2023

04:30 A.M.

Sharon Stone had a low chance of surviving a medical crisis.
Her son has shared the best advice she had given him.
A judge used one of her films against her in a custody battle.

Sharon Stone attends the 65th Annual Southern California Journalism Awards at the Biltmore Los Angeles on June 25, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Ahead of the annual Neuro Night fundraiser, Sharon Stone has spoken about her struggles after a stroke in 2001. The star was thriving before the serious incident that would change her life forever.

Sharon Stone attends the Bailey House's 2023 Art House benefit honoring Nan Goldin at Bowery Hotel Terrace, on June 14, 2023, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

At the time, she had just adopted a son, Roan Joseph Bronstein, with her husband. She was also in demand in Hollywood as an Oscar-nominated actress, yet only her father had been there for her, "I understand if you want to live with solid citizens, don't come to Hollywood," she told People Magazine.

In this dark period, she lost everything that was dear to her. "I lost all my money," she said. "I lost custody of my child. I lost my career. I lost all those things that you feel are your real identity and your life."

In her opening remarks at The Hollywood Reporter's "Raising Our Voices" in June, she revealed a chilling detail, "I had a one percent chance of survival." The actress has used her profile to give a voice to those who are marginalized.

Sharon Stone Was Once Named Mother of the Year

The "Total Recall" star adopted two more sons in 2005 and 2006, Quinn Kelly Stone and Laird Vonne Stone. She said in May 2007, after her three boys gave her the Mother of the Year Award at a charity luncheon:

"I'm grateful my kids chose me; I am a lucky mom."

Sharon Stone and Roan Joseph Bronstein Stone attend the amfAR Cannes Gala 2021 during the 74th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Villa Eilenroc, on July 16, 2021, in Cap d'Antibes, France. | Source: Getty Images

Her middle child Laird said, "My mother deserves this award. I love you mom." The youngest Quinn added, "She is loving, caring, and a great person."

Roan shared that his mother's best advice was "to treat others the way you would want to be treated and to put your best foot forward."

Sharon Stone and her son Laird Vonne Stone and Quinn Kelly Stone during the charity gala benefiting 'Planet Hope' foundation at Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains, on December 28, 2017, in St. Moritz, Switzerland. | Source: Getty Images

"Motherhood didn't come easily, but it came lovingly to me by angels," the star gushed in her acceptance speech. "We're a happy and lucky family. That is the credo we stand for."

Years after her life-threatening stroke, Sharon experienced another heart-breaking ordeal. She lost custody of Roan after the judge asked her son if he knew his mother made "sex movies." The film the judge referred to was "Basic Instinct," in which she had a partially nude scene for "a sixteenth of a second."

Sharon Stone and son, Roan Joseph Bronstein attend The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, on January 7, 2018, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

Why Sharon Stone Took Her 17-Year-Old to the Golden Globes

It was a beautiful experience for the "Mosaic" actress to take Roan as her plus-one to the Golden Globes in 2018. "Extra's" Renee Bargh enquired if the teen was aware of how cool his mom was, to which he responded in the affirmative.

Sharon Stone shared a few days later that she invited him as a treat for how well he was doing in school. He had gotten 100% in Physics that semester.