King of Hollywood

As a theater that can almost be called a theater specially built for the Oscars, the Kodak Theater has paid attention to how to receive guests. After entering through the tall square arch, you have to walk a long way to reach the front hall, and then you have to go through several steps before entering the screening hall, and reporters can't come in at this time, so guests can rest assured in twos and threes while walking and talking.

"It's a pity, Dan, it's a pity, I thought you could at least get a nomination." Adrian was standing in front of a man, three women and a little girl and sighed loudly.

Dennis, who was wearing a suit and a bow tie, looked very handsome, while Aniston, who was holding his arm tightly, was wearing a silver sleeveless mermaid evening dress, her hair was beautifully coiled behind her head, and it was not at all obvious that she was already a mother people. The twins of the Dennis family are all over one year old, and fortunately they are also a pair of daughters, otherwise Adrian would definitely be very depressed.

It's a pity that Winona seems to have already gone in, otherwise it would be very interesting to stay here. You must know that after being caught by him that time, Winona simply moved into their house and declared that she would live with Aniston . And according to Dennis' report, she persuaded Aniston to elope with her all the time, and she didn't know if it was an introduction to show love.

Adrian wanted to remind him to be careful not to be photographed by the reporter, but forget it after thinking about it. Dennis is not an idiot, so he will definitely be wary. He's out of luck.

Needless to say, the little girl next to her is the lovely Dakota Fanning. The white and light blue long-sleeved chiffon is covered with a black dress, white velvet socks and small leather shoes. She looks very cute. . In particular, there is a delicate hairpin pinned to the golden hair, and the blue eyes are wide open, no matter who sees it, they will feel pity.

As for the other two women. A sapphire blue thin-shouldered evening dress, looking very petite, is naturally Naomi Watts, who was nominated for an Oscar for the first time for her outstanding performance in "I Am Sam". Beside her was tall and slender, wearing a bright red off-shoulder evening dress, only half a head behind Adrian was the most powerful contender for the best actress tonight, Nicole Kidman.

"It's okay, it's just luck, and lack of qualifications." Dennis shrugged, but he seemed open-minded. "It's Naomi. She is very good, and she has no problem getting nominated for Best Supporting Actress."

"Thank you." Naomi's eyes were curved, looking very happy and excited. This is normal. After almost ten years of wasting, she finally stepped into the ranks of first-line actresses and was nominated for an Oscar. How could she not be excited.

"Actually, Hannah is not bad. It's a pity that she didn't get nominated." She said modestly at this time.

"It doesn't matter, there will definitely be opportunities in the future." Dakota shrugged openly like Dennis, and the cute gesture immediately attracted everyone's laughter. Only Adrian saw a trace of unwillingness in her eyes.

Think about it, just last year, little Emma and Julia's aunt and nephew were both nominated, breaking the young record for best supporting actress, and Dakota, who was praised by many people for her aura, especially in "I Am Sam" "The characters in " have left a deep impression on people, and I will not look forward to it. The little girl is also precocious, and if she does get nominated, she would set a record for young age. It's just... Adrian frowned slightly but recovered immediately, and then put it behind his head.

"Okay, let's go in." He said after looking around.

Blanchett and Liv have already entered, Sophie and Monica are not far behind, and the shadows of Kate and Sarah are already swaying at the door, although Lin Chiling, Kirsten, Natalie, Rachel and others are still outside. But just having them around is enough to attract attention. What's more, although Julia, Zeta Jones and Gwyneth are walking in front, they have not yet entered the hall. They may come back when they see this situation. They will not miss the opportunity to show him, so it is still It's better to move forward quickly. *

I know, this is your first Oscar nomination and you're thrilled. But don't be so obvious, okay, Nami? Adrian, who was two steps behind, laughed and teased Naomi.

"It's all because of you, Ed, I wouldn't be in this situation without you!" Even so. The tone was coquettish, obviously acting like a baby.

"Isn't it my fault that I have arranged work too tightly?" Adrian asked with a smile.

This year, Naomi has two films released. In addition to the scheduled "Chicago", there is also "Tremor Room" directed by David Fincher. Finch began to conceive new movies after "Fight Club". He agreed with Adrian's statement that he should find a balance between business and art, and "Fight Club" is indeed too biased, a bit too cult and anti-social. So this time he plans to make a more commercial film, like "Psychological Games" after "Seven Deadly Sins".

However, although the time between the works he directed is relatively long, there is nothing to do during this period, such as being the producer of some films, or making a selection of MVs for Madonna, and Adrian intends to exercise He, so it was not until early 2001 that David Kemp got the script of "Tremor Room".

He originally wanted to invite Nicole to play the leading role. He admired her performance in "Small Island Cry" very much, but Nicole had just finished "Moulin Rouge" and needed a break at that time, so she declined the invitation, and then Adri Ann recommended Naomi.

He knew about this movie. Although it was not highly rated among Fincher's works, it was already considered good as a commercial movie, and there was a lot of room for this role to be played. To embody strength and maternal love in horror, if these qualities can be grasped and fully displayed in the movie, even if the movie has a mediocre reputation, praise for the actors is indispensable.

Naomi took the thriller route before, and there is no barrier to interpretation, and this role is rich in layers, she can also take the opportunity to transform, no matter how you look at it, it looks like it was tailor-made for Naomi. So it was settled. David Finch respected Adrian's opinion, and after the audition, he also thought she was good. As for Jodie Foster, she did not lack this type of role.

As for that daughter, of course it is still Kristen Stewart's. Adrian originally considered Dakota. She is a little younger but her acting skills are excellent. Although Christine has pretty features, she still doesn't look like a girl without long hair. However, considering that Dakota already had "I Am Sam" at that time, and played an important role in "A Beautiful Mind", he still chose Christine.

The filming of this film started in the middle of 2001. After the end, Naomi did not take a long break and started preparing for "Chicago", and Adrian had already told her in advance that next year "King Kong" would be officially launched, and she was afraid will play the leading role. Shooting movies in one breath, it's no wonder Naomi complained that the schedule was too tight. Of course, this complaint is not really a complaint.

"Don't be so stingy, Ed," Naomi gave him a secretive look, "I just said that, but you still haven't forgotten it."

Then she looked at him with softer eyes, full of this indescribable nostalgia: "As you said, I want to make up for everything that has been lost in the past ten years."

He reached out to her when she was most helpless, he cared for her, encouraged her, and helped her stand up. And fully explored her potential, and now she is given a bigger stage, so even if she knows that he is lustful, and knows that he likes to chase all kinds of women who are beautiful or temperamental or rich in characteristics, she is still willing to stay by his side.

Adrian's eyes also softened, but in the next second, he showed his true colors and squeezed her buttocks quickly, and Naomi immediately put away her smile and gave He has big white eyes.

If possible, I would really like to come to the bathroom with Naomi to have a passion at today's awards ceremony, but unfortunately the candidate has already been decided before that. Adrian slowed down while thinking this way. Soon paralleled Monica.

"Sophie is very excited today." Adrian glanced behind him and teased Monica.

Not far behind, Sophie was walking with a smile on her face and chatting with the people around her. When Adrian looked over, she boldly gave him a wink.

"Of course, this is the first time she has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress." Monica smiled slightly. Not all dissatisfied because Adrian came together with her but said Sophie.

"But I don't think she knows, she might be happy for nothing." She then said jokingly, as the second Oscar-winning actress beside Adrian, she saw certain things very clearly .

"Don't worry, there will be sooner or later." Adrian shrugged with a smile, and did not continue on this topic, but looked at the hall door that was already close at hand—slowed down to talk to his woman Although the method will not be too eye-catching, it will also make it impossible to talk to all women. After all, it's been moving forward.

Of course, it didn't matter, anyway, he didn't talk to all his women during the Oscar red carpet, not to mention that Rachel and Natalie probably didn't want to talk to him either. The former is used to waiting for his oppression with this posture. As for the latter, she is probably struggling and conflicting in her heart now, afraid of being influenced by him in person and making a wrong judgment, but... She really thinks that she can escape Adrian's palm like this?

And even if you talk to them, there are still many women at home, Charlize, Ivanka, and so on.

"Have you really decided, Monica?" Adrian asked suddenly.

Although it was a bit endless, Monica nodded solemnly: "Yes, didn't you say that people always want to try something new. I am satisfied enough with movies, So it’s not bad to challenge yourself in other ways, anyway…”

She laughed, with gentleness and a little bit of cunning, she looked very moving in that mature style: "...it doesn't matter if someone takes care of me, even if I fail."

Derian laughed, then nodded: "Okay, then come on, you will succeed."

Monica wants to start her own fashion brand, this is what they are talking about, just like what she said just now, she has already won the Oscar for Best Actress, and there is "The Matrix", which is both commercially and artistically It is a very successful work with a great international reputation, and it is also called a national treasure by the Italians. It is enough to have such an achievement.

Among other things, even three or four years ago, Monica would not have thought that she could have such an achievement. She is content and not so ambitious, especially after being with Adrian for so many years. That's why I want to try something new after the completion of "The Matrix", such as creating my own fashion brand.

She has worked as a model for at least ten years and grew up in Italy. She is indeed sensitive to fashion. No matter clothing, perfume or shoes, she can grasp the trend of fashion. However, in this way, you must devote yourself wholeheartedly. If you want to create a brand, it is best for the founder to design it by himself. Only in this way can we grasp the preferences of people or celebrities, thereby driving popularity.

In terms of contacts, Monica has no shortage at all, not to mention that Adrian is behind her. Over the years, she has many friends in the entertainment and fashion circles. It's just that, the movie has to be put aside, unless it's just playing like some stars, affiliated with some well-known brands, and designing one or two things to attract fans to pay for their wallets.

In any case, Monica is mostly a movie star now. This is why Adrian was worried, but she had already made up her mind, so he chose to support it.

I'm looking forward to it, Monica, I'm really looking forward to what kind of trend the fashion brand you create will bring, so the future will be more interesting. With this in mind, Adrian entered the stage hall of the Kodak Theater.

on the ceiling. The beautiful lamps are circled into an ellipse, dazzling with bright light, and a golden arch stands on the stage, which looks quite gorgeous. Almost half of the seats that can accommodate more than 3,000 people have been taken. There are three floors at the back, and there are more than ten small boxes on both sides.

"It is indeed a multi-functional stage. Movies, layouts, and stage plays can all be played here." Adrian sighed after sitting in his seat, then looked at Nicole beside him, and blinked a little playfully: "Why can't the organizer arrange for us to be in the boxes on both sides? Personally, it's more comfortable to sit there to watch the awards ceremony."

Nicole snorted softly, turned her head aside to ignore him, how could she not understand what he was talking about. Adrian laughed, then looked aside. Gwyneth, Blanchett, and Liv are all nearby, but Julia, Zeta-Jones, and Kate and Sarah are farther away because of this year's "Moulin Rouge," "Lord of the Rings," and "A Beautiful Mind" has the closest relationship with him, so the seats of the three crews are arranged together. This happens every year, and it's almost becoming an Oscar routine. He is the only one who can be treated like this.

After another few tens of minutes, the hall was finally full, and the awards ceremony was about to officially begin. However, the way the host appeared was very special. She descended from the ceiling on a rope ladder, and the background music played was the soundtrack of "Moulin Rouge". Coupled with the fancy dress, she was undoubtedly imitating the movie. Nicole's gorgeous dress.

Well, if it's a beautiful woman, it's a good thing to appear and dress up in this way, but Whoopi Goldberg is a beautiful woman? So there was a lot of laughter. Especially when she opened her mouth to say hello, her deliberately slippery accent and her swaying rather plump body made the audience burst into laughter.

Adrian just shook his head slightly when he saw it in his eyes. Although Nicole beside her was smiling, there was a look of disdain in her eyes. After all, this is the role she is most proud of at present. Come to such a spoof, even if you know that the other party has no malicious intentions, but just to enliven the atmosphere and attract attention, you will inevitably feel uncomfortable in your heart.

For her little thoughts, Adrian also saw her eyes and shook her head slightly. This is just the beginning, and Goldberg will have more tricks later. This is the fourth time Whoopi Goldberg has hosted the Oscars. Although Billy Crystal has hosted the Oscars very well, it is impossible for him to continue to host. Even if the Film Academy is willing, Billy may not I will agree. Although hosting the Oscars is beautiful, it is also very difficult.

But there are not many people who can replace him as host, so just to be on the safe side, the Academy of Film invited Whoopi Goldberg to host this time, at least the ratings of her previous hosts were not bad.

But Goldberg has a rather... not bad habit, but it makes Adrian such a beautiful person very uncomfortable. She likes to change some gorgeous clothes during the host and swagger around on the stage. Before Among the three Oscars she hosted, the least one also changed seven or eight outfits.

Although the main purpose of her changing clothes is to attract attention and attract ratings, but still the sentence just now, if it is a beautiful woman, it would be pleasing to change, but it is a black fat woman... This is really not discrimination, It's just telling the truth.

Sure enough, in the following awards ceremony, as soon as two or three awards were awarded, she changed her clothes, and most of them were imitating Nicole's appearance in "Moulin Rouge", with pheasant feathers on her back and the like Although it wasn't a gorgeous dress, it made her look even more ridiculous, so Nicole's face was never so good-looking.

"Why bother about this matter?" Adrian took a moment to hold her hand and whispered in her ear.

Of course Nicole knew this too, so she calmed down after taking a deep breath, watching the awards being presented one by one. (To be continued..)