Actor Billy Baldwin, 63, opened up on the “Lisa Guerrero Unleashed” podcast about a difficult working relationship with co‑star Sharon Stone while filming the movie Silver. Baldwin said a month‑long period of tension on set made him uncomfortable with the required love‑scene kiss.

On‑set tension

According to Baldwin, Stone would not greet him – “She wouldn’t say hello, goodbye, good morning, or good night” – and often sat on an apple box with her script open while he was filming his close‑ups. He described her as “off book” during her own close‑up shots, but disengaged during his.

Refusing the kiss

Baldwin told the podcast host that he approached director Phillip Noyce and producer Robert Evans, saying, “I can’t do the last love scene.” At that point three of the four planned love scenes had already been filmed when the production was still running smoothly. Noyce and Evans reminded Baldwin that a love scene was part of his contract, to which Baldwin replied, “All right, listen. I can do the scene, but please don’t make me kiss her.” He said the final iconic love scene was a compromise that resulted from his request.

Looking forward

Despite the past friction, Baldwin expressed a desire to move past the dispute, stating he would “love to bury the hatchet” with Stone, shake her hand and give her a hug.

Stone’s earlier claims

Stone previously alleged in her 2021 memoir The Beauty of Living Twice that producer Robert Evans pressured her to sleep with Baldwin to improve his performance. Baldwin dismissed those claims on the podcast, noting that Evans was concerned about on‑set tension and wanted the scene completed.

Baldwin also referenced a 2024 X post in which he hinted at having “so much dirt” on Stone, but said he had kept quiet. He mused about possibly writing a book detailing his side of the story.

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