Sharon Stone says HBO’s “Euphoria” should be shown in every high school, calling for parents to watch

Sharon Stone said HBO’s “Euphoria” should be shown in every high school and that all parents should watch the series, arguing it can be a starting point for conversations at home and in classrooms.

Stone made the comments during a conversation with Keke Palmer for Variety’s “Actors on Actors,” according to coverage of the interview published June 8. The actress praised the series as it returns to adolescence-focused themes and, she said, reflects issues that high school students face.

In describing why she believes students and parents should view the show, Stone said “Euphoria” follows characters as they confront consequences that deepen as the series progresses. Coverage of the interview quoted her as saying viewers have watched the characters “grow up” and that she sees the series as relevant to real life.

Stone also tied her reaction to her own family experience with drug use and the criminal-justice system. In the interview, she said she has “gone through it” in her family, and she recalled that her brother, Michael Stone, was involved in the drug trade, which led to his incarceration at Attica Correctional Facility in New York, according to the reported account.

Stone described having cried after watching the first episode, and she said the show gives an opportunity for discussion. In the remarks reported by entertainment outlets, she said she believes “Euphoria” should be shown in every high school and added that parents “should have to see it,” adding that she loves it “as a mom,” as quoted in coverage.

The comments come as “Euphoria” nears the end of its run. Coverage of the interview said Stone joined the cast of the series for its recently concluded third and final season, which aired after the show premiered in 2019, according to reported context.

HBO’s “Euphoria” has been widely discussed since its debut for its graphic portrayals and mature themes, including depictions of sex, drug use, and violence, as noted in the interview coverage. Stone’s remarks did not describe any changes to where the series might be offered, but instead focused on broadening viewership and using it to support dialogue.

Public statements like Stone’s can also bring renewed attention to how schools and families approach media with adult content, and how artists and studios weigh audience reception against the risk of controversy. No public education or policy response tied specifically to the remarks was reported as of publication of the coverage.