Serena Williams is speaking out after a new article published by The New York Times, used a photo of her sister Venus Williams, with a story that only referenced Serena, titled “Tennis Star’s Venture Firm Has Raised $111 Million.”And while The Times has apologized since the incident and the correct photo was used in the digital version, the article was published in the print version with an incorrect photo of the Tennis star.Serena took to Twitter to share her thoughts after reading a copy of the article accompanied with the photo, stating, “No matter how far we come, we get reminded that it’s not enough,” receiving over 37.000 likes and over 8,000 retweets.She continued, “This is why I raised $111M for @serenaventures. To support the founders who are overlooked by engrained systems woefully unaware of their biases.
Sharon Stone Learned ‘How To Have A Spine’ After Acting In ‘Basic Instinct’
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Sharon Stone has been a screen icon for decades and over that time has learned a lesson or two.
It has been nearly 30 years since “Basic Instinct” premiered on March 20, 1992. While Stone already had a lengthy resume, the film made her household name.
“I was 32 when I got the part of Catherine Tramell in ‘Basic Instinct’,” Stone told InStyle. “It was probably as late as you could be in your career without a big break. But from the moment I read the script, I knew I was the right person for the role. It was an intellectually complex part, and I felt like I had a real grasp on it.”
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Stone only made $500,000 while her co-star Michael Douglas brought in $14 million, however, Stone put in her contract to “keep the clothes.”
“People thought I was crazy, but the truth is I wasn’t getting paid much compared to my male co-star,” Stone said of the clause in her contract. “So keeping my costumes was a really smart thing to do.”
The actress also dished on the now infamous scene where she uncrosses her legs and flashes the detectives, revealing that she was asked to remove her underwear since it was “reflecting the light.”
“The cinematographer told me that they couldn’t see anything. In those days, the monitors were much less sophisticated than they are now, so even when they played it back for me, I didn’t see any issues,” Stone recalled.
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It wasn’t until she saw the completed movie that she realized you could see up her skirt.
Stone said, “It would’ve been a much fairer and more reasonable thing for them to have shown it to me alone first, but it was a part of the movie, and I’m sure
Serena Williams Tells Newspaper To ‘Do Better’ After Venus Photo Gaffe
Serena Williams is calling out the New York Times. The 40-year-old tennis pro took to Twitter on Wednesday to bring attention to the newspaper mistakenly running a photo of Venus Williams alongside an article about Serena’s venture firm.
Serena Williams Tells Newspaper to 'Do Better' After Venus Photo Gaffe
Serena Williams is calling out the . The 40-year-old tennis pro took to Twitter on Wednesday to bring attention to the newspaper mistakenly running a photo of Venus Williams alongside an article about Serena's venture firm.«No matter how far we come, we get reminded that it's not enough,» Serena tweeted alongside a photo of the print edition of the paper, which featured the error. «This is why I raised $111M for @serenaventures.
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Sharon Stone shares uplifting update on mom's health
Sharon Stone's mom is doing better everyday. Fans of Sharon flooded her comment section with support after she gave followers an update regarding her health.MORE: Sharon Stone shares stunning photos of wedding – see her leading roleDorothy Stone, 89, suffered from an acute stroke at the end of 2021, and the Basic Instinct star has taken fans along through her mother's recovery.The actress has revealed her mom has majorly improved since the stroke that had left her "unresponsive" and that Dorothy is in good spirits.WATCH: Sharon shares her beloved mom's reaction to her book dedication - and it's adorableMORE: Sharon Stone shares new devastating photo following the loss of her beloved pet dogSharon took to Instagram to share a beautiful picture of her mom along with friends out for a nice lunch.
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Sharon Stone Shares News Of Her Dog’s Death: ‘It’s A Process’
Sharon Stone is mourning the loss of her beloved dog Joe “Biggy” Stone.
Sharon Stone shares new devastating photo following the loss of her beloved pet dog
Sharon Stone has shared a new picture following the heartbreaking loss of her pet dog Joe Stone.MORE: Sharon Stone inundated with support as she announces tragic death of dog JoeTaking to Instagram, the Hollywood star shared a beautiful image of her pet pooch lying down on a miniature couch, alongside the caption: "Joe 'Biggy' Stone on his throne RIP."Fans were quick to comment on the picture, with one writing: "So sorry," while another wrote: "What a sweet boy. My sincere condolences to you and the family." A third added: "Oh no, very sorry for your loss."VIDEO: Sharon Stone speaks out about recapturing her radiance after her strokeThe Basic Instinct star had announced the devastating news of Joe's passing on Saturday, alongside a picture of herself with him and her other dog Bandit sitting on the stairs at her family home in LA.MORE: Sharon Stone is a work of art in her latest swimsuit photo - quite literallyMORE: Sharon Stone looks fantastic in silk blouse and metallic jacket teamed with sky-high heels"We lost Joe, the brindle, two weeks ago, just ready to share.
Sharon Stone flooded with support as she mourns heartbreaking loss of her dog
Sharon Stone took to social media to reveal that she'd had a difficult past couple of weeks after a heartbreaking loss in the family.MORE: Sharon Stone unveils secret project that majorly excites fansShe revealed with her latest Instagram post that she'd lost her dog Joe Stone two weeks ago and finally found the strength to share the news.WATCH: Sharon Stone speaks about recapturing her radiance after her strokeAlongside a picture of her in front of her magnificent staircase in her Los Angeles home sitting with both her dogs, she wrote: "We lost Joe, the brindle, two weeks ago, just ready to share. It's a process."Many of her famous peers took to the comments to pay their condolences, including Kelly Ripa, Debi Mazar, Katie Couric, Melissa Joan Hart, and Naomi Campbell, among others.MORE: Sharon Stone stuns fans with glamorous behind the scenes photoFans also sent their love and support to Sharon, with one writing: "So sorry for your loss.
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Sharon Stone reveals she chose ‘Basic Instinct’ dress, kept it because she didn’t make much from film
Sharon Stone is spilling details about the infamous white dress she wore in "Basic Instinct." The actress revealed in an InStyle essay she was part curator of her wardrobe for the film, handpicking the number she wore for a scene in the 1992 film in which she sits cross-legged on a couch while smoking a cigarette. "The costume designer, Ellen Mirojnick, took me to Rodeo Drive and said, ‘You can pick out any one thing that you want for your character,'" Stone wrote in the magazine’s latest issue.
Sharon Stone Made the ‘Smart’ Decision to Keep All of Her Clothes From ‘Basic Instinct’: ‘I Wasn’t Getting Paid Much’
Killer fashion! Sharon Stone had a fair share of “memorable” looks in Basic Instinct (read: that white dress) — and she made a point to keep each and every outfit after filming wrapped.
The incredible true story behind Sharon Stone's iconic white dress from 'Basic Instinct'
InStyle, the actress, 63, said she actually picked out the dress on her own — and, per her contract, she got to keep her entire wardrobe."The costume designer, Ellen Mirojnick, took me to Rodeo Drive and said, 'You can pick out any one thing that you want for your character,'" Sharon said. "At this point in my life, the idea that I could go into one of those high-end stores where a purse costs $20,000 and not feel like an impostor was beyond my comprehension."Sharon, a newcomer to film at the time, felt it was important to be able to keep her wardrobe, largely based on the fact that co-star Michael Douglas was making $14 million for the movie.