During a recent episode of What What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, actress Sharon Stone confirmed that she once dated rapper Nelly. The Basic Instinct star, 67, addressed the long-rumored relationship when host Andy Cohen and guest Bob Odenkirk suggested it might be true. Stone’s admittance surprised the studio audience and Cohen alike.
Details About Their Short-Lived Romance
When Andy Cohen asked if there was a second date, Stone shook her head and said, “No, I did not.” Although their relationship was brief, her confirmation ended speculation around the rumors that had circulated for years. Stone’s candid acknowledgment adds a personal chapter to her romantic history, linking her to the “Ride Wit Me” rapper Nelly, who is now 50 years old.
Stone’s Family Life and Past Relationships
Sharon Stone is currently single and dedicated to raising her three sons: Roan, 25; Laird, 20; and Quinn, 19. She adopted her eldest son with former husband Phil Bronstein in 2000, divorcing Bronstein in 2003. Stone subsequently adopted her younger sons in 2005 and 2006, respectively, shaping a close-knit family life away from the spotlight.
Nelly’s Family and Current Marriage
Meanwhile, Nelly married fellow rapper Ashanti in 2023. The couple shares a young son, Kareen, who is just over a year old. In addition, Nelly is father to four other children: Chanelle, 31, and Cornell, 26, from a previous relationship with Channetta Valentine; Shawn, 27; and Sydney, 19, both adopted after Nelly’s sister Jackie Donahue passed away from leukemia in 2005.
Stone’s Challenges and Hopes in the Dating World
Stone’s confession arrives not long after she opened up about the difficulties she has faced in dating. In a January interview with The Times, she recounted an unsettling experience with a man she met on a dating app who was struggling with heroin addiction. The actress described the stark contrast between the man’s online photo and his real-life condition, saying he was “clearly 20,000 heroin injections later” than his picture.
Once Stone became aware of his addiction, she decided to end the date immediately, telling the waiter,
“I tell the waiter, ‘I’ll have a glass of water.’ He [the date] had a cocktail: absinthe or something. And I said, ‘I’m sorry, I can’t stay,’”
—Sharon Stone.
She also reflected on another date that felt less like a romantic outing and more like a counseling session, because the man spoke extensively about his recent separation.
Looking Ahead: Stone’s Desire for Love
Despite these past setbacks, Stone remains optimistic about finding romance. She expressed a clear goal for 2025, sharing her desire to fall in love, wholeheartedly.
“This is the year that I want to fall in love — 100 percent,”
she revealed, noting her active presence on the dating app Tinder as she seeks a meaningful connection.
