Sharon Stone was overcome with emotion as she was awarded the Golden Icon Award at the Zurich Film Festival on Saturday evening.
The actress, 63, wiped away tears of joy as she was recognised for her accomplished career in cinema.
She glowed in a stunning gold sequin strapless gown which she paired with a small glittery bag as she steps out at the award ceremony in Switzerland.
Big moment: Sharon Stone was overcome with emotion as she was awarded the Golden Icon Award at the Zurich Film Festival on Saturday evening
Sharon looked phenomenal in the glittering gown that clung to her flawless figure as she made her way into the event.
The bombshell posed with her arm in the air in a peace sign – showing off her muscly arms as she beamed at onlookers on her way down the carpet.
She caught the eye with her cropped blonde hair in a chic quiff and her ears adorned with chunky hoop earrings.
The Zurich Film Festival aims to give promising and upcoming filmmakers from around the world.
Wow! The actress glowed in a stunning gold sequin strapless gown which she paired with a small glittery bag as she arrived at the ceremony
Looking good: Sharon looked phenomenal in the glittering gown that clung to her flawless figure as she made her way into the event
Stunning: She styled her cropped blonde hair in a chic quiff and she donned chunky hoops in her ears
Sharon was making an appearance at the event following the tragic death of her young nephew, River, who passed away in August aged 11 months.
The actresses’ nephew River died last month after being found in his crib with total organ failure.
The star’s younger brother Patrick Stone and wife Tasha, who are River’s parents, made the tragic announcement earlier this week via CORE, the Center for Organ Recovery and Education.
Glamorous affair: The Zurich Film Festival aims to give promising and upcoming filmmakers from around the world
Been through it: Sharon was making an appearance at the event following the tragic death of her young nephew, River, who passed away in August aged 11 months
‘He was our tiny jokester, our water baby, our little foodie,’ the family said in a statement to the organisation. ‘Now, River has also become a hero. In death, he made a far greater contribution to this world than most of us could ever hope to ourselves.
‘And he proved that the shortest of lives can also be the most meaningful ones. As an organ donor, River saved three lives.’
The family said ‘there will never be a day, hour, a minute or even a second that we won’t miss our sweet baby.’
Sharon is mother to three sons – 21-year-old Roan, 16-year-old Laird and 15-year-old Quinn.
Sad: Sharon’s nephew River died last month after being found in his crib with total organ failure
Adorable: Sharon on Monday posted a video memorial of her late nephew scored to the Eric Clapton song Tears in Heaven with the caption, ‘River William Stone Sept. 8, 2020 – Aug. 30, 2021’
Sharon was honoured with the Golden Icon Award at Saturday night’s glittering ceremony- the highest accolade the Zurich Film Festival bestows.
The award was presented ahead of a screening of Martin Scorsese’s classic thriller Casino, which Sharon was nominated for an Oscar for in 1996.
‘Sharon Stone is a true icon of the seventh art,’ the festival’s artistic director Christian Jungen told the Hollywood Reporter.
Chuffed: Sharon was honoured with the Golden Icon Award at the 17th Zurich Film Festival – the highest accolade the industry event bestows
Long time coming: The award was presented ahead of a screening of Martin Scorsese’s classic thriller Casino, which Sharon was nominated for an Oscar for in 1996
‘Sharon Stone is a true icon of the seventh art,’ the festival’s artistic director Christian Jungens said of the accomplished actress (pictured together at the award presentation)
He continued: ‘She is a woman that Hitchcock would have loved. Her distinguishing qualities include an irresistible charm, a great human depth, the talent to play a whole range of roles and the ability to captivate an audience like no other.
‘At a time when the film business was dominated by men, she stood her ground to fight against sexism and in doing so became a major role model for many women in the film business.’
Sharon looked over the moon as she accepted the award with a huge grin on her face.
Golden girl: Sharon looked over the moon as she accepted the award with a huge grin on her face
Over the moon: The actress held the award up proudly as she made a heartfelt acceptance speech and laughed with joy at her achievement
The actress held the award up proudly as she made a heartfelt acceptance speech and laughed with joy at her achievement.
‘It is an honor to engage with the global community and celebrate the profound depth of our art. I am thrilled to be recognized in this capacity.,’ Sharon said of the award ahead of the event.
The Golden Icon accolade has previously been won by Juliette Binoche, Cate Blanchett, Glenn Close and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
‘It is an honor to engage with the global community and celebrate the profound depth of our art. I am thrilled to be recognized in this capacity.,’ Sharon said of the award
Good company: The Golden Icon accolade has previously been won by Juliette Binoche, Cate Blanchett, Glenn Close and Arnold Schwarzenegger