Sharon Stone Breaks Down Over Bond With Eric Dane as He Battles ALS, Joins Euphoria Season 3
Hello, I’m Jordan Collins. I guess I can simplify this for you: yes, Sharon Stone cried talking about her longtime friend Eric Dane and his ALS journey, and yes, she helped him land his Euphoria role years before his diagnosis.
Sharon Stone, 67, got emotional during an August 11 interview with Entertainment Tonight when she described the friendship and mentorship that helped Eric Dane, 52, secure the pivotal role of Cal Jacobs on HBO’s Euphoria back in 2019. Stone explained that she acted as a kind of informal support staff during his audition process, hosting Dane at her house where he would bring gluten-free cookies and they would strategize the role. That hands-on support paid off when Dane won the role opposite Jacob Elordi’s Nate Jacobs, a part that returned to screens and now brings renewed attention as season 3 approaches.
Stone said through tears that she is deeply grateful he landed the job when he did, pointing out how much it means to her personally that the role came before his ALS diagnosis. Her comments were recorded and published by Entertainment Tonight, and corroborated by additional coverage from E! News, which has followed Dane’s public statements since his diagnosis. Both outlets document Stone’s involvement and emotional response, and E! News also captured Dane’s own determination to keep acting despite his condition.
In February, Stone confirmed she will appear on Euphoria season 3, though she kept the specifics of her character under wraps. “We’re not having any discussions about what’s happening on that set,” she teased while expressing delight at joining the cast. That revelation gives Stone a unique front-row seat to Dane’s return to the series, creating a poignant on-set reunion given his ongoing health challenges.
Eric Dane publicly announced his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis diagnosis earlier in 2024, and has been refreshingly candid about his intentions to continue working. In interviews reported by E! News in June, Dane emphasized that he plans to continue acting “till the wheels fall off,” noting that being on set makes him feel good despite setbacks. His resilience and optimism have been widely covered by entertainment outlets, which also note his involvement in other projects such as Amazon Prime Video’s Countdown.
This story sits amid broader celebrity health disclosures that have dominated headlines, including recent reports about Nikki Garcia’s breast implant injury from a July 2025 wrestling match, Lupita Nyong’o’s disclosure of uterine fibroids she’d lived with for years, Suki Waterhouse’s July 2025 hernia caused by tight clothing, and Brian Austin Green’s recovery from a nearly burst appendix. Those items, included in the original coverage roundup, underline how stars are increasingly candid about medical struggles and recovery.
Stone’s tearful tribute is both a personal moment and a public reminder that Hollywood relationships can be deeply human. She helped a friend before fame and diagnosis intersected, and now she will share the screen with him again as Euphoria evolves. Sources including Entertainment Tonight and E! News verify Stone’s remarks and Dane’s continued work plans, giving this moment both emotional weight and factual grounding.
Finally, if you were wondering whether Stone’s Euphoria role signals more dramatic scenes to come: perhaps, but she’s keeping her lips sealed for now. Try not to be surprised when the next trailer drops and people lose their minds.
Well, now you finally understand.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and Entertainment Tonight, E! News
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