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Fact Check: Did Sharon Stone Tell Film Festival Americans Are 'Uneducated?'

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Former judge and television host Jeanine Pirro attacked Sharon Stone over remarks the actor made at an Italian film festival.
Many of Hollywood’s biggest stars have long-held and public opinions about President-elect Donald Trump, some having pledged to leave the United States if elected.
Although some have not followed up on this promise, actor Sharon Stone said in July that she would consider moving to Europe if Trump won, saying, “I am certainly considering a house in Italy.”
At a film conference in Italy this week, the actor brought up the election again, with Fox News contributor and former judge Jeanine Pirro later suggesting the Basic Instinct actress had referred to Americans as “uneducated.”
The Claim
During an episode of The Five on Fox News, broadcast on November 26, 2024, Jeanine Pirro said, “And as for Sharon Stone, she says Americans are ignorant because they don’t travel.
“Eighty percent of Americans don’t have a passport, they’re uneducated, they’re uninformed. Well, wait a minute.you’re the one who wants to move to Italy. Number one, no one’s stopping you. And number two, how about the fact that the new prime minister of Italy is more to the right than Donald Trump?
“So maybe you should move.

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