Director Paul Verhoeven says that Sharon Stone knew
all about her infamous crotch shot in Basic Instinct - even though the
actress has subsequently said she was somewhat shocked by its inclusion
in the finished movie.
The director was talking after a screening of
his new movie Black Book when he revealed his version of events during
the making of the actress' career-defining erotic thriller, according
to the New York Post.
"Sharon Stone gave me her panties as a present
before we did the famous shot," he said, adding that she "had approved
the storyboards, even though she later acted surprised by what made it
into the movie".
The role sent the star's career into the
stratosphere, going on to critically acclaimed performances in Bobby
and Casino, although the recent Basic Instinct 2 was slated.
Black Book, a film shot in his native Dutch,
marks a return to the director's roots after directing blockbusters
like Starship Troopers and Robocop.
His next project is called Azazel, based on the novel by Boris Akunin, and starring Milla Jovovich.