At 65, Sharon Stone reminds us that we can gracefully embrace our age and still be at the peak of our appeal. The star’s latest post has set pulses racing, and some brought up an interesting detail in the photo that only eagle-eyed fans could notice.
She’s effortlessly cool.
The Basic Instinct star shared with her 3.7 million Instagram followers a selfie showcasing her toned figure in green with a black leopard print bikini.
Sharon looked cool and casual, with her signature short blond hair and black sunglasses, while she stared at her reflection in the mirror.
In the photo, which was casually taken in the living room of the actress’s Beverly Hills mansion, we could see exciting background decor and furniture, such as a leaf print sofa, a modern statue, and a framed picture of one of her all-time favorite actresses, Marilyn Monroe.
A tiny surprise in the photo.
Fans spotted one adorable detail in the photo which truly stole the show: Stone’s dog, Bandit.
The star adopted the French Bulldog back in 2018. And in the photo, he was almost invisible as he totally blended with the neutral colors of the sofa. But eagle-eyed fans were quick to pinpoint his head popping in the photo.
Her lifestyle is admirable.
A couple of years ago, the mother of three boys opened up about the tricks she swears by in order to keep her svelte figure.
Some of these include having an 8-hour-a-night sleeping routine, keeping her body active by doing lunges and swimming and taking baths filled with arnica and Dead Sea salts.
She keeps her eating habits simple and healthy. Stone noted ’’My favorite breakfast is watermelon with feta cheese and mint, with olive oil and salt and pepper,’’
She added, ’’And then I usually have a piece of gluten-free sourdough toast with that and an herbal tea.’’
Sharon also revealed that whenever her stomach is upset, she drinks ’’lemon and ginger teas and peppermint teas and these kinds of gentle herb things.’’ The actress added, ’’I’m very gentle with myself and the things that I use,’’
And Stone’s precious words remind us that self-love is the biggest secret to looking fabulous because it is only when we truly feel comfortable in our body that our inner light shines on the outside.
Although Stone keeps smiling and loving life, she has had to face many challenges and tragic events lately. And recently, she opened up about losing half of her money, and her words made us admire this strong woman even more.
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My MIL Abandoned My Daughter 20 Years Ago, Claiming She Wasn’t Her Son’s – Now She’s Back with Flowers and Cake to Win Us Over
Kicked out into the cold with her newborn and nowhere to go, a widowed Cindy rebuilt her life. Twenty years later, her mother-in-law, who abandoned her granddaughter by claiming she wasn’t her son’s, arrived at their doorstep, smiling with an olive branch and a hidden motive.
Twenty years ago, my life shattered. The first week after my husband Josh died felt like being stuck in a nightmare I couldn’t wake up from. He was my world, my partner, my best friend… my everything.
But a car accident took him just a month after our daughter, Laurel, was born. Losing him was like losing the ground beneath me. And with baby by my side, I was clinging to whatever strength I could muster to face life head-on.
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Moving in with my mother-in-law, Margaret, seemed like the only option. I thought, “Maybe there’s still a lifeline here.” I hoped she’d support me — support us — but I couldn’t have been more wrong.
One night, as I rocked Laurel to sleep, Margaret stormed into the living room, her sharp heels clicking against the wooden floor. I knew something was wrong the moment I saw her. Her lips were pressed tight, and she was gripping my suitcase like it had offended her.
“I can’t do this anymore,” she snapped, throwing the bag down by my feet. “You need to leave. This isn’t a free ride.”
I rose, stunned. “Margaret, what are you talking about?”
She crossed her arms, her gaze cutting through me like a knife. “That baby? She’s not Josh’s. And I won’t have you leeching off me while pretending she is.”
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The room spun. “What are you saying? She’s his daughter—”
“Spare me the tears.” Her voice was ice cold. “You cheated on my son. Get out.”
I don’t remember much after that. Just packing the little I could grab, holding Laurel close as we stepped into the freezing night. That was the first of many nights on park benches, trying to shield her from the cold while her cries echoed in my ears.
If it weren’t for my best friend Eden, I don’t know where we’d be. She found us when I was at rock bottom, shivering outside a coffee shop, trying to warm up Laurel’s bottle.
“Cindy? Oh my God, what happened?” she asked, pulling me inside before I could protest.
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From that moment, she became our guardian angel.
Eden gave us a place to stay, helped me find work, and eventually, I got back on my feet. It wasn’t much… just a one-room apartment with creaky floors and a leaky faucet. But it was ours.
The years passed, and while I saw Margaret around town now and then, she never so much as glanced my way. Not at the grocery store, not even when we were within a few feet of each other.
It was like we didn’t exist for each other.
An annoyed senior woman in a grocery store | Source: Midjourney
Fast forward 20 years, and Laurel was thriving. She was in nursing school, bright and compassionate, with a future so much bigger than the one Margaret tried to take from us.
For her 20th birthday, we kept it simple. Eden, Jake (Laurel’s boyfriend), and I shared stories and laughter over the chocolate cake I’d baked.
And then came the unexpected knock on the door.
A delighted young woman celebrating her birthday | Source: Midjourney
I opened it, and there she was — Margaret, looking polished as ever, holding a bouquet of white roses and a plastic cake container. Her smile was that same forced sweetness I remembered.
“Cindy,” she said, her voice syrupy. “It’s been so long. May I come in?”
Before I could respond, she breezed past me, stepping into the living room like she owned the place.
Her eyes landed on Laurel. “Oh, my! Look at you! You’re all grown up… just like your grandmother!”
Laurel blinked, glancing between me and Margaret. “Mom, who is this?”
A smiling older lady holding a bouquet of white roses | Source: Midjourney
Margaret gasped, clutching her chest like it hurt her. “You mean your mother NEVER told you about me? I’m your GRANDMOTHER, darling. I’ve thought about you every single day.”
Eden’s fork clinked against her plate. “She’s joking, right?”
Margaret shot her a withering look before turning her attention back to Laurel. “I’ve missed so much of your life. But I’m here now. I want to make things right.”
I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. “Make things right?” My voice was sharp, cutting through the room. “You abandoned us, Margaret. You called Laurel a mistake and tossed us out in the middle of winter. Now you want to play the doting grandmother?”
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Margaret waved her hand dismissively. “Oh, Cindy, don’t exaggerate. It’s water under the bridge. What matters is that we’re together now.”
Laurel rose from the couch, her face unreadable. “I need a minute.” She walked into the kitchen, and I followed her, my heart racing.
“Laurel, don’t let her get in your head,” I said the moment we were alone.
She leaned against the counter, her arms crossed. “What happened back then, Mom? Why didn’t you ever tell me about her?”
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I swallowed hard, the memories flooding back. “Because she didn’t deserve to be part of your life. She kicked us out when we needed her most, Laurel. She called you…” My voice cracked. “She said you weren’t Josh’s. That you weren’t his daughter.”
Laurel’s jaw tightened. “She said that?”
I nodded. “She only cares about herself. Don’t fall for this act.”
She took a deep breath, then placed a hand on my arm. “I trust you, Mom. I just… I need to handle this my way.”
A heartbroken senior woman lost in deep thought | Source: Midjourney
When we returned to the living room, Laurel sat across from Margaret, her posture relaxed but her eyes steel-sharp. “Why this sudden change of heart,” she said, each word measured, “after 20 years of silence? Did you just remember we exist?”
Margaret hesitated. The silence stretched, brittle as old glass, before she sighed dramatically. “Well, dear, I won’t mince words. I’m not here for lengthy explanations. I need something from you and the family. I’ve fallen on hard times. My health is failing, and I thought… well, family should take care of family.”
A charged silence filled the room. Eden’s jaw dropped. Jake muttered a single, stunned, “Unbelievable!”
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Laurel’s head tilted, a movement both curious and predatory. “You want us to take care of you?”
“Just a little help,” Margaret said, her hand fluttering to her chest in a performance of vulnerability. “I’ve missed so much of your lives. Isn’t it only fair?”
I couldn’t restrain myself any longer. “FAIR? You think it’s fair to throw my late husband’s widow and newborn out into the cold, brand her a liar, and now sweep in asking for help?”
Margaret’s fingers clutched her pearls, her indignation rising like a carefully rehearsed act. “I’ve apologized, haven’t I? And clearly, you’ve done well for yourselves. Surely you can spare a little generosity.”
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Her tone shifted, becoming plaintive. “Nobody wants to care for me now. My own daughter is ready to ship me off to a nursing home. I just want to be loved and cared for in my golden years.”
Laurel remained silent. I watched the calculations behind her eyes as she studied the woman who had so casually discarded us years ago. Margaret, seemingly oblivious, continued her self-serving monologue.
“I’m simply suggesting,” she purred, a predatory softness in her voice, “that I could use a place to stay. Here, perhaps. With my darling granddaughter. Think of all the moments we could share.”
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Eden’s restraint snapped. “You’ve got audacity,” she said, her voice razor-edged. “This is the granddaughter you left homeless, in case that convenient memory of yours has forgotten.”
Margaret dismissed the comment with a wave of her hand, as if swatting away an inconvenient truth. “Oh, let’s not dwell on ancient history. We’re here now, aren’t we? We’re family. And that’s what truly matters.”
Jake snorted. “Family? That’s rich coming from you, lady!”
Margaret ignored him, turning to Laurel. “I was hoping I could stay here for a while. Just until I get back on my feet.”
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Eden raised an eyebrow. “You want to live here? With them? After everything you’ve done? Wow!”
Margaret’s tone turned defensive. “Oh, let’s not dredge up the past. I’ve apologized—”
“No, you haven’t,” I interrupted. “Not once.”
Margaret’s eyes narrowed at me. “I’m here now. Isn’t that enough?”
Laurel’s voice emerged, calm yet unyielding. “You want me to let you live here? After you threw my mom and me out?”
Margaret’s practiced smile wavered. “Darling, it was a mistake. Surely you can understand—”
An angry young lady frowning | Source: Midjourney
“What I understand,” Laurel interrupted, each word cutting like glass, “is that my mom gave up everything for me. She worked herself to exhaustion, went without even the little coziness in life so that I could have enough. And you?” Her eyes blazed. “You stayed in your big house and pretended we didn’t exist.”
A flush of crimson spread across Margaret’s cheeks. “I was grieving!”
“So was she!” Laurel’s voice erupted, trembling with a lifetime of suppressed pain. “But she never abandoned me. You don’t get to waltz back now and ask for anything. You’re NOT my grandmother. You’re just someone who showed up with hollow gestures, hoping we’d forget everything and embrace you.”
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Margaret’s mouth worked soundlessly, her carefully constructed facade crumbling.
Laurel rose, her stance resolute despite the tears glimmering in her eyes. “You need to leave. Now.”
A desperate plea flickered in Margaret’s gaze as she looked first at me, then back at Laurel. “You’ll regret this.”
Laurel didn’t waver. “No. I won’t. Goodbye, Margaret.”
The door closed with a sharp, piercing click as Margaret stormed out.
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Silence filled the room like a held breath. Then Laurel turned, pulling me into a fierce embrace.
“I’m sorry you had to witness that,” she whispered.
“You didn’t have to defend me,” I said, my voice thick with emotion.
“Yes,” she replied, her tone brooking no argument, “I did. You’re my family. You’re the one who’s always been there.”
An emotional woman smiling | Source: Midjourney
Eden’s voice sliced through the tension, light and irreverent. “Well, that was quite the performance. Who’s ready for cake?”
We laughed. For the first time in 20 years, I felt a profound sense of peace fill my heart. Margaret and her empty apologies meant nothing. Laurel and I had built something genuine, something unbreakable.
As I watched my daughter slice the cake, surrounded by love and laughter, I couldn’t help but reflect on how far we’d come. We weren’t just surviving… we were truly living.
A cheerful woman holding her 20th birthday cake | Source: Midjourney
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