Billy Baldwin names actress he’ll ‘never work with again’ after refusing to kiss her on set years ago

Billy Baldwin publicly announced that he will never work with actress Sharon Stone again, recalling his refusal to kiss her on camera during the production of the 1993 thriller “Sliver.” Baldwin said he pleaded with the film’s producers, telling them “don’t make me kiss her,” after weeks of tension on set. Each source highlighted Baldwin’s claim of on‑set tension and his explicit statement that he would “never ever” work with Stone again. The reports also note that Baldwin framed his refusal as a personal boundary rather than a professional dispute.

The incident refers to the early‑1990s production of “Sliver,” a film that paired Baldwin with Stone in a high‑profile erotic thriller. At the time, industry norms around on‑camera intimacy were less formalized, and reports of behind‑the‑scenes friction have occasionally emerged for similar projects. Baldwin’s recent comments arrive amid broader conversations about consent and power dynamics in Hollywood, giving the anecdote renewed relevance.

Coverage does not yet specify any response from Stone, the film’s producers, or the studio. Future reporting may focus on whether the actress or the production company will comment, and whether Baldwin’s remarks will prompt further discussion within actors’ guilds or on‑set policy groups. Observers will also watch for any additional statements from other cast or crew members that could shed more light on the 1993 tensions.