From Flower Vase to Film Emperor in Hollywood

Applause, thunderous.

As Helen Hunt took the stage, the entire audience rose to applaud, offering the most solemn and enthusiastic welcome, with whistles and cheers audible.

The reason lies in—

Everyone has, to some extent, experienced Helen's predicament, being told "You're not pretty enough," "You're not strong enough," "You're not good-looking enough," and other shortcomings in appearance, then repeatedly hitting walls during auditions, which is why the cosmetic surgery industry in Los Angeles is so developed; they involuntarily and uncontrollably begin to doubt themselves.

However, Helen always stood by herself and finally won her shining moment after going through hardships.

Since 1996, Helen has achieved an incredible four-year winning streak for Best Actress in a Comedy Series at the Emmys with her outstanding performance in "Mad About You"; she also ascended to the throne of Best Actress at the Oscars with "As Good as It Gets."

After suffering comes happiness.

It wasn't until last year that "Mad About You" concluded, and this year was the first time Helen wasn't nominated again, finally giving other actors a chance.

At this moment, as Helen takes the stage, these applause, these lights, these cheers, are a tribute and an encouragement, without exception.

Helen, with a smile, stands in front of the microphone, quietly meeting the gaze of the entire audience, carrying a subtle and unostentatious elegance and composure, a unique temperament washed and settled by time, interpreting the meaning of "beauty" in another way.

Until the applause subsides.

"When we discuss TV series, we always focus on the characters who accompany the audience through day and night, worrying about their lives, fates, and experiences, but we often easily overlook the unexpected accidents and surprises in life, which are the strawberries on the cake."

"In TV series, such characters are played by guest stars."

"Yes, they haven't experienced countless busy and dizzying days like our regular cast."

"Yes, they simply show their faces and easily steal the audience's attention, proving once again that all humans are creatures who love the new and loathe the old."

Haha, hahaha!

The whole audience bursts into laughter.

Obviously, this is irony; Helen is still injecting vitality into the awards ceremony in her own way.

"Yes, you are now laughing at my words, but when they come on stage, you will turn around and forget about me."

"But."

Hahaha, the laughter is very rampant.

Helen herself also paused slightly, revealing a faint smile.

"But, I still like them."

"Because they are willing to take time out of their busy schedules to guest star in a role, bringing us laughter before leaving smartly with a check."

Ha! A burst of laughter!

"Because they are willing to use their performances to bring a catalyst to our TV series, reawakening the passion before we get tired of our work and life."

"Hey, I think you already know, I will be presenting the award for Best Guest Actor."

"The following are the nominations for Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series."

There is laughter and emotion, there is teasing and sincerity; amidst the laughter and applause, the big screen begins to play clips of the performances of the five nominees.

The lingering charm is lingering.

Carl Reiner, “Beggars and Choosers”.

Anthony LaPaglia, “Frasier”.

William H. Macy, “Sports Night”.

Tom Selleck, “Friends”.

Anson Wood, “Friends”.

Competition, fierce.

Carl Reiner and Anthony LaPaglia are both legendary supporting actors in Hollywood's golden age; William H. Macy and Tom Selleck are strong, established actors, plus Anson, who emerged like a comet.

This nomination list perfectly covers actors of the old, middle, and young generations.

Each time a nominee appears, the scene is lively; to some extent, it is even more so than when the supporting actor award was just presented; the main reason is that the guest actors are all big names, and their recognition and popularity exceed the supporting actor category; Carl Reiner and Anthony LaPaglia have both won the award before and have been nominated multiple times, so the Shrine Auditorium is naturally noisy.

So much so that even Anson, the least experienced, benefits—

The whistles and applause are not because of his popularity, but because among a group of legends and stalwarts, this unfamiliar fresh face is more like an unexpected surprise that mistakenly broke into a wedding, a guest actor on the guest actor nomination list, an ideal come true, which is truly comical.

When the clip of Anson's guest appearance on "Friends" ends on the big screen, the live broadcast camera focuses on Anson, and that cold, handsome face appears expressionless on the big screen, his eyes bright as he looks at the camera and nods slightly.

Mysterious.潇洒.昂扬.疏离.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the audience, the unique temperament displayed from the inside out instantly stands out, showing a style completely different from the other four nominees; for a brief moment, the audience is somewhat dazed—

Gap. Contrast.

The impact is overwhelming, and it is obvious that Anson is different from anyone else.

The atmosphere is pushed to a climax in another way.

So, who does the award belong to?

Although it doesn't seem that important, the awards ceremony ultimately needs a result; is it Tom Selleck or William H. Macy?

Snap.

Helen opens the envelope in her hand and glances at the card without pausing—

The answer is on it.

Anson is also a little curious.

Although he is also one of the candidates, Anson completely excludes himself; the smallest chance of winning is him, and he probably won't get his turn.

In Anson's opinion, he would vote for Tom Selleck, who played Monica's ex-boyfriend in "Friends", which was impressive.

If it's William H. Macy, it's a small upset, but it's still reasonable.

In fact, Anson is most impressed with him by Frank in the later classic TV series "Shameless", but from another perspective, "Sports Night" is screenwriter Aaron Sorkin's famous work, which is widely acclaimed, especially among professionals.

Dong, dong.

The drumbeats of the live band are becoming more and more dense, like a torrential rain falling on the heart, making people breathless; all the blood rushes to the heart, and even if you are not nervous, you can feel the excitement and excitement surging.

Then.

Helen's voice comes from the ear—

“The winner is, Anson Wood, ‘Friends’.”

The first update.