Sharon Stone Says Marriage Ended Over Mastectomy Decision

Actress Sharon Stone has said her marriage to journalist Phil Bronstein ended after he reacted angrily to her decision to undergo a potentially life-saving bilateral mastectomy. The 68-year-old actress recounted the pivotal moment during a recent podcast appearance, describing a medical crisis in the early 2000s that she says became a breaking point in their relationship.

Stone recalled that doctors discovered suspicious breast tumors, with one mass described as larger than her entire left breast. A physician came to her home and strongly recommended a bilateral mastectomy, warning that the presentation was often indicative of cancer. Stone initially resisted the diagnosis, asserting she did not have cancer, but ultimately agreed to the procedure, stating she was not going to take chances with her health.

According to Stone, when she informed Bronstein of her decision, his immediate response was to call it ridiculous before getting up and leaving the room. She said he was furious about the prospect of the surgery itself, not the underlying health threat. Stone recounted that the attending doctor defended her choice, telling Bronstein that if he had more patients like her, more...