Sharon Stone, 64, was the talk of the 1990s when 1992's Basic Instinct hit theatres, with her onscreen romance with Michael Douglas, 78, being the talk of Hollywood. However, Sharon admitted that despite their onscreen chemistry, Sharon was never "comfortable" around Michael onset, with the pair having a "strange dynamic".Basic Instinct stars Sharon as Catherine Tramell, a writer who is the prime suspect after the murder of a rock star.Michael plays police detective Nick Curran, who becomes involved with Sharon's character during the thriller.The film is considered to be groundbreaking for its depictions of sexuality in a mainstream Hollywood film.In an interview with Playboy at the time, Sharon reflected on Basic Instinct and her rise in Hollywood while also touching on her relationship with her co-star.When asked about Michael, she replied: "I had met him on two or three occasions in social situations before I tested with him for this movie."I really felt that he and I could have a certain strange, dynamic energy together.
