Sharon stone opens up on aging, fitness, and her artistic comeback

In a candid conversation, Sharon Stone shares her unvarnished views on aging, fitness, and her remarkable artistic journey since surviving a devastating stroke in 2001.

Stone's path to wellness

The actress credits discipline, a commitment to regular exercise, and a balanced diet for maintaining her health and vitality. She does an hour-and-a-half of aquagym routines underwater, five days a week, and even pedals on the pool steps after workouts.

Stone also practices physical meditation through activities like dance, yoga, and breathwork. 'I don't separate the body from the mind,' she explains. 'When I do physical exercises, it's a form of meditation for me.'

A passion for painting

Stone's artistic pursuits began in her youth and have intensified as she's navigated her post-stroke career. She's now a critically acclaimed abstract painter, with a studio filled with her vibrant works.

'I've always painted,' Stone notes. 'But I decided to live my life to the full as an artist, making films, painting, writing.' Her first book was released during the pandemic, and she's working on a second.

Embracing aging

Stone rejects the pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards. 'It's okay not to want your neck to look like the seven rings of Saturn,' she quips. 'Everyone does what they want to make themselves happy.'

She encourages women to focus on their own happiness rather than seeking validation from others. 'When we start to erase ourselves, it's time to ask,