Washington, Dec 17 : Sharon Stone has opened up about a "massive brain hemorrhage " that she suffered in 2001.

The 'Basic Instinct' star said that she spent two years learning to walk and talk again and when she came home from that stroke stuttering, she couldn't read for two years, ABC News reported.

The 56-year-old actress said that now, she's doing well, which she credits to her hard work and determination to thrive.

Stone added that she tries to hit the gym four or five times a week and eats cleanly because, "people don't want to see a fat Sharon Stone." (ANI)