Made in Hollywood

"Where's your girlfriend?"

Just as he walked back after a round of entertainment, Duke heard Erin Lauder's voice, "Why didn't she come with me."

"Two glasses of champagne, thank you."

He took two glasses of wine from the waiter, Duke gave her a glass, raised the glass again, took a sip, and said, "Didn't I tell you, it was just to promote the film."

Irene Lauder looked away from the spacious banquet hall and shook her head, "The complexity of Hollywood is completely beyond my imagination."

"The temptation of fame and fortune to people has been magnified a hundred times in this circle."

The two walked to a corner with few people. Duke completely agreed with what Irene just said, "The competition has also been magnified a hundred times. I want every effort to be successful and bring the desired results..."

"Do you have to use all available methods?" Erin Lauder took over his words, "Actually, every business circle is similar, and every success is very difficult. If you don't try your best, you will probably get wiped over the shoulder."

Duke smiled, "It seems that you have a lot of experience in the past two years."

"I also want to be successful, and I also want to be like you, to have my own business." Erin Lauder shrugged, "I have an innate advantage, if I don't work hard, it's nothing to do with those guys in New York who only know how to eat, drink, and have fun. difference."

"Have a plan?" Duke asked curiously.

"Of course, but I still can't do without the support of my family." Irene Lauder didn't mean to sell anything, she said directly, "I plan to cooperate with Estee Lauder in the future to launch my own cosmetics brand, um... more popular products. "

"The public also means a wider consumer base." Duke continued, "The risk will also be smaller."

Estee Lauder is not the top cosmetic brand though. However, it occupies the largest market share in North America, and its sales even exceed 30% of the total market. This is also a very normal phenomenon. Duke occasionally heard from his mother that Victoria's Secret, which is taking the civilian route, only sold nearly ten percent of underwear last year. The total revenue of Versace’s entire brand is only $300 million.

We chatted a few more times. Duke saw that there were fewer people on the other side, and said, "Aren't you very interested in the members of Nova Wars? Let's get to know each other."

"OK."

Erin came over and took Duke's arm, and walked in the direction of the crew, who were the center of the party tonight.

Star Wars is no longer as simple as a movie, it has become a cultural phenomenon, just join the crew. Being one of the main members is difficult without attracting attention.

Of course, if you don't work hard enough, your luck is not good enough, after you leave the crew. also becomes a tragedy.

"George..."

Walking to the crew, Duke found George Lucas, "Won't you introduce us?"

In fact, the main members of the crew, Duke, and they all know each other, mainly to introduce Erin Lauder. Almost exactly as it once was, it was Liam Neeson who played Qui-Gon King. Ewan McGregor plays Obi-Wan, Natalie Portman plays Padmé Amidala, and a little brat plays Anakin Skywalker...

The latter two have not yet reached adulthood, and are accompanied by their respective mothers.

Duke's eyes naturally turned to Natalie Portman. This was once his favorite movie star. He saw it in Central Park a few years ago when he was shooting "Independence Day", but after living in this land for so long, he was deeply nurtured by his mother and also in Hollywood. After working hard, he has long understood that he can't look at the current stars with the eyes of the past.

Sean Connery, for example, once he liked many of the roles played by the other party, but in the past few years he has not hesitated to send them into the abyss, forcing him to retire.

"I like your films very much, Director Rosenberg."

"Thank you, it's my pleasure."

Now Natalie Portman can only be regarded as a girl who has not yet fully developed, and is a full head shorter than Duke, "Miss Portman, I have seen your "Leon", which is very impressive ."

"Thank you." She said politely at first, and then said, "This role troubled me so much that I wanted to leave the actor industry for a while."

Of course Duke wouldn't believe this, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "Then Hollywood will lack a genius."

However, what the other party said was not entirely a lie. "Leon" or "The Killer Isn't Too Cold" was not only not a success in North America, it could even be said to be a failure. The North American box office was only more than 19.5 million US dollars, and From director Luc Besson to starring Natalie Portman, they have been bombarded by the North American media, and the latter has even become synonymous with eroticism in the gossip media. Let alone such a subject a few years ago, even if In the past ten years, it will also be controversial.

The only good thing is to let Luc Besson break into Hollywood.

Facing the black water pouring from the sky, Natalie Portman, who was only ten years old, did not fall like other child stars, which is enough to witness how strong her nerves are or how deep her mind is.

"I've seen your movies, too." Erin Lauder shook hands with her and said, "You are really an acting genius."

"Actually, I don't think I'm completely suitable for an actor," Natalie Portman said with a frown, "I think the frivolous status of an actor will make me study in the future..."

frivolous? Duke glanced at her, maybe this is really an acting genius, since he thinks this profession is frivolous, why not just quit?

After saying a few words, Erin Lauder took Duke and turned to George Lucas. She looked back at the petite girl, and whispered in Duke's ear, "You're young, you don't care. There are too many, both in appearance and in appearance."

"This shows that she is indeed an acting genius." Duke chuckled, "It's very suitable for Hollywood."

In the past, Duke happened to hear that George Lucas was discussing Natalie Portman with others, nodded to him, and stood aside in no hurry.

This person seems to be Natalie Portman's agent, constantly apologizing to George Lucas, the girl wants the crew to postpone the filming of Padmé Amidala because she wants to finish first On Broadway starred in "Anne? Frank Diaries", and then report to the Star Wars crew.

Very smart girl isn't she? If George Lucas doesn't agree, she can change her mind; if George Lucas agrees, she can show that she doesn't care about fame and fortune; and if George Lucas agrees or not, as long as things get out, she can always win the favor of a group of people .

The subject matter of "Annie Flack Diary", coupled with her own advantages, all came naturally.

Not long after, Natalie Portman also came over, facing the hesitant George Lucas, and said, "George, I beg you! I have to be in "Anne Frank Diary", we have suffered , not myself, but it is because so many people have sacrificed so much that I can live in this world today, and they have worked so hard, so I have a sense of responsibility that I should do something."

If an adult actor said it, George Lucasley would probably ignore it, but a girl who is only sixteen years old and has a pure and innocent appearance, said such words, it is quite moving.

Not only did George Lucas over there think for a while and then nodded slowly, even Irene Lauder next to her said, "She still has a lot of merit."

Duke just smiled and nodded, but didn't say anything. In Hollywood, some privileges belong only to Jewish people. As long as you grasp the advantages of identity and ethnicity, the behind-the-scenes team has the ability, and he is not an idiot. For example, George? People like Lucas appreciate it, and it's not too difficult to come out.

Think about the former Natalie Portman, who actually had as many boyfriends as other people. When she was at Harvard, she accidentally took contraceptives that were not suitable for her physique after she was done. As a result, she could not menopause for several months. Going downstairs, but these things are only spread in a very small range, the mainstream media never use it to report and smear her, except for the credit of her behind-the-scenes team, I have to say that Jewish identity also plays a role.

Even at the critical moment when she was climbing up, she could hardly find too much black material. Many of the black materials were based on her stable position. In order to attract attention, she took the initiative to break it out as a joke.

After talking to George Lucas, Natalie Portman turned to Duke and the two of them with a sweet smile, and extended an invitation, "Miss Lauder, Director Rosenberg, if you are in New York by then, If you have time again, you can come and read The Diary of Anne Frank."

"If I have time, I will definitely go."

Obviously, Erin Lauder has the characteristics of most Jewish people, and Duke also politely said, "If it was in New York at that time, I would also go."

Mrs. Leah came over at this time and took Erin Lauder to expand her network in Los Angeles, and Duke followed George Lucas to the other side.

"Do you need me to mobilize someone to vote for you?" George Lucas said suddenly, "Although I am not a member of the Academy, I still have some influence."

Once a favor is used, it will be lost once. Duke is very clear about this. "George, forget it this time. If there is a need in the future, I will take the initiative to speak."

"Patience is an invaluable quality." George Lucas nodded, "Duke, don't worry about those film critics, you have advantages that others don't have, and as long as the time comes, no one can grab what belongs to you. Walk."

Soon after the Lucasfilm Christmas party, Duke took his mother back to New York, where he stayed temporarily, waiting until the New Year before returning to Los Angeles.

In 1997, he quietly entered his life. In mid-January, he returned to Vanity Fair in Los Angeles. Duke also attended various events with Panney Kelly. ” to get an Oscar nomination for more benefits. (To be continued ~^~)