Sharon Stone Criticizes Trump's Re-Election and Discusses Political Matters at Turin Film Festival
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**Sharon Stone Criticizes Trump's Re-Election at Turin Film Festival**
During a panel at the Turin Film Festival in Italy, actress Sharon Stone shared her critical views on Donald Trump's re-election. The "Casino" and "Basic Instinct" star, who was honored with the festival's Stella della Mole prize, was engaging in a discussion with Angelina Jolie when the conversation shifted towards political matters.
Stone was asked about her thoughts in relation to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, an occasion aimed at raising awareness and combating gender-based violence globally. Reflecting on her country's situation, Stone likened the United States to a teenager, describing it as "arrogant" and "ignorant." According to The Guardian, she stated, "You guys, you understand what happens. You have seen this before. My country is in adolescence. Adolescence is very arrogant. Adolescence thinks it knows everything. Adolescence is naïve and ignorant and arrogant. And we are in our ignorant, arrogant adolescence."
She went on to emphasize the lack of international exposure among Americans, highlighting that 80 percent do not possess a passport. Stone suggested that improved mutual support and understanding were essential in addressing significant issues.
Although she expressed dissatisfaction with the current president, Stone clarified her respect for the democratic process. "I respect the results of the vote," she said. "Even if I don't like the president, I respect his role. This is democracy. I don't know what will happen in the future, I'm not a fortune teller."
Regarding the defeat of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, Stone posed a reflective question about whether the public had enough time and exposure to truly understand her candidacy. "Did we really get to know her, in just three months and with just one TV debate? Was she the right person?... I can't say," Stone remarked.
When questioned about her own potential political aspirations, Stone was quick to dismiss the idea with a candid response: "Me? Oh, Jesus, no!"
Her comments echoed sentiments shared by Alec Baldwin earlier during the festival. Baldwin, there to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award, criticized the American media landscape, suggesting that it is driven primarily by profit and fails to provide adequate information on critical global issues. He noted the consequential knowledge gap among Americans regarding important topics like climate change and the situation in Ukraine, stating that this void is partially filled by the film industry through documentaries and narrative films.