Stone recieves award for work on gay issues

Sharon Stone has received an award from the National Centre for Lesbian Rights for her support of gay and lesbian civil rights.

The actress, who has helped raise millions of dollars for AIDS research and has portrayed lesbian characters in movies including 'Basic Instinct', received the NCLR Spirit award at the organisation's 27th anniversary celebrations in San Francisco.

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, who sparked a US debate by issuing marriage licences to gay couples, presented the 46-year old actress with the award.