Hollywood Domination Chapter 102: Old friends reunited

It has been three years since I became Jennifer Jefferson. Up to now, she has a hit series and a blockbuster movie. She is considered to be very popular among Hollywood rookies, with a stable exposure rate and a good image. Good, is the darling of the parents, but Jenny has never really felt into the Hollywood social circle, and so far has not had a celebrity same-sex friend-if Josh counts, then she doesn't even have a celebrity friend, Of course, this has something to do with her busy schedule, but the biggest reason is that she is far away from the common lifestyle in Beverly Hills. Instead, she found some like-minded feelings in Meryl and Rob. One reason is that her lifestyle is completely middle-aged and elderly in the West...

Talk about reading experience, investment channels, drink half a bottle of red wine at most, pay attention to taste and staple food, care about school district housing and community affairs, leave before ten o'clock in the evening, and go to sleep before twelve o'clock, this is what Meryl has been all these years Behind her glamorous career as an actress, Meryl lived almost the most standard life of a middle-class housewife. She doesn't cook, but she spends almost every night with her children at home. Since her younger daughter is not yet in college, she doesn't work on weekends. She drives her daughter to talent classes. In the past, she sent her son to play football and participate in extracurricular activities. If anything, her life is different from that of the typical working housewife, it's that she places a high value on diet, fitness and grooming in order to maintain her appearance and remain competitive.

"The reason why I have never lived in Beverly is because the atmosphere there is too incompatible with our family." Meryl's husband Tang said with a smile. A reclusive hermit artist, "I mean, those all-night parties, the lavish, do-it-yourself atmosphere, are too impetuous for us, and we think it's a bad influence on the kids."

"Yeah," Rob agreed, "of course, the Broadway scene is crazy enough - but in Hollywood, that's a whole different concept. When I went there last month, a friend put me Went to Hefner's party (Playboy founder), where $100 bottles of champagne were sprayed everywhere, and people were talking about tens of millions, hundreds of millions of investments, in that atmosphere you are very It is difficult to correctly view your own achievements, and it is also difficult to calmly refer to the advantages and disadvantages of investment projects. You will feel that money is always so easy to earn. If one million enters the game, two or three million will come out within a few months. After that, I gave up the idea of ​​buying a property in Beverly, the neighbors are really unflattering.”

"This is already a very serious party." Meryl lit a piece of sandalwood, and solemnly inserted it into the Japanese incense burner - Jenny resisted the urge to laugh, because this fragrance really resembles a high-end The hotel is used to smoke the smell of the toilet. "Those unhealthy parties are appalling, and of course I don't mean to judge people's lifestyles, but as an actor, it's a life-sucking job. If you live like this, within five years you'll be dead, mouth drooping, Droopy eyes, nasolabial folds, cellulite... and even the best and most advanced beauty injections can’t save your small muscle groups, once an actress starts getting injections, all acting awards will say goodbye to you.”

Jennie discovered that, for Meryl, acting was the entire center of her career. A large part of her lifestyle was determined by her children, and another part of her existed for acting. She talked about returning to the acting career, even including the latest scandal in the entertainment industry they are talking about now-in fact, it can't be called a scandal, it should be said to be an annual routine "Angelina Jolie Black History Time". This reformed and mainstream personality actor once spent a period of extremely absurd life when she was young. In 1999, when she was addicted to drugs, she was asked by the drug dealers at the time to make videos, **** and even **** videos. , After the "Tomb Raider" fire, the drug dealer didn't extort enough money from Angelina, so every year when she had a move, he would release a few black histories, selling money and interfering, By the way, it can also disgust Julie.

It was because of this scandal that they began to talk about the filth in Beverly Hills. Meryl even meant to warn and frighten Jenny. These words were directly addressed to Jenny , Jenny smiled and raised her hand to defend herself, "Don't worry about me, dear Meryl, usually I don't even go to dinner parties, it will delay my evening routine, and go to bed before twelve o'clock ambition.”

"Such a reclusive tendency is also somewhat dangerous for a young man." Agata seemed to be happy to hit Jenny, "Too closed personal life is often a precursor to depression, and I can understand the absurdity of actors. It is more difficult for a good actor to get out of the role. If you don’t vent the pressure in a slightly excessive way, then you may have various mental illnesses waiting for you. More than 90% of the top artists I know have Suffering severely from mental illness, if not this, then drug addiction."

"You describe this road as if it is a dragon's pond and a tiger's den." Jenny laughed. "Didn't Meryl have a good grasp?"

"Acting is indeed a career that requires dedication." Meryl agrees with Agata, "Many of the friends I met in the 1970s are no longer alive-this attrition rate is higher than the average level Much taller. The reason why I choose this lifestyle also has something to do with my personal experience. I left Hollywood and enjoyed the benefits of fame, but I am not sensitive to the disadvantages. Of course, these are different for you, you I live a completely different life, for you, I have no reference meaning, you should imitate Madonna."

"Of course I wish I could be as youthful as she is." Jenny said from the bottom of her heart, "If it means being a fitness freak like her, that's fine with me."

"Then you'll eat less than you do now," Agata interjected, "I gave her lessons in 1996 when she was filming Madame Peron, and since then Madonna has basically stopped eating, She lives purely on air and yoga."

The dining crowd laughed, and Rob changed the subject, "Stop talking about stressful anecdotes, and talk about next year's Tony Awards, Meryl, haven't they given up lobbying you to go back to In the arms of the stage play..."

Maybe it's the relationship between birds of a feather and people in groups. Jenny feels that she is really comfortable in this circle. Although she admits that Meryl and the others are a bit too serious and boring, even arty, but this is better than Hollywood. Those lavish parties that have no meaning other than splashing money and showing off their wealth are much better and more positive than Josh's video game conventions, movie marathons, where she can relax, but with Meryl In the interaction with each other, she often felt that her level had improved. If it wasn't that her time is really tight, Jenny does have a passion for reading—Meryl herself is a top student at Yale University, and she has maintained an active reading habit over the years. In the course, there is indeed a lot to learn from Meryl. Of course, many great actresses didn't go to college, but Jenny also felt that having enough knowledge would help her go further on the road.

However, this can only be an idea for the time being. After breaking the invisible bottleneck, the filming of "The Devil Wears Prada" has really entered the right track, and Jenny has finally found Andy's feeling. Although the relationship with Meryl has eased and even established a good personal relationship, but in the daily shooting schedule, she never let go of her unwillingness to admit defeat. In Emily and Meryl Surrounded by her, she burns herself every day. She needs to endow Andy with 120% of her charm and let her compete with Emily and Miranda. It can be said that she feels hollowed out every day after the show. After some intense scenes, she even really understood what it meant to be unable to step out of the role. During that period of time, Jenny was in a low mood, and she didn't want to talk to Mary even when she returned to the hotel, and she even began to doubt life. , It wasn't until the filming of Andy's low tide scene that she slowly came out of her gloomy mood.

Considering that this is the first role she played without the help of Goldfinger, Jenny has a little more respect for her predecessors. How can she be able to control her emotions freely, fully devote herself to the first play, and laugh at the next play? After all, she is still figuring out the secret here.

Unknowingly, one and a half months passed quietly, and the shooting of "Prada" in New York was coming to an end. As long as some location work was finally completed, the entire film crew would fly to Paris to complete the final shooting work.

One thing about the location is particularly bad, that is, the paparazzi found an opportunity to peek at Jenny's makeup. These days, Jenny had to be escorted by several bodyguards when she was on set, otherwise it would be impossible to get from the trailer to the location where the road was closed for filming. With her involvement, Adrian, Simon and Meryl's photo opportunities soared.

"These nasty paparazzi." Simon came to Jenny and handed her a magazine half-jokingly, "You have to be responsible for this, honey, my wife said that she is considering asking a lawyer to sue for divorce."

Simon is a typical Australian family man. He spends most of his free time with his family, so Jenny and him have no contact except for work. Intimate photos, and the sensational title 'Sparks on set? Josh Blanche's bad mood finally has an explanation', "Oh, Simon, I'm so sorry, I will definitely take responsibility after Rebecca divorces you."

The two looked at each other and laughed, and Simon said, "Seriously, I'm here to invite you to Rebecca's birthday party, and she told me to invite you there. Of course there is also Mei Li The same goes for Er, Emily, Stanley, and Adrian, and maybe Naomi and Nicole will come too.”

The Naomi he was talking about was Naomi Watts, who had just taken over King Kong and became the leading actress, and Nicole was the famous Nicole Kidman, they were all friends of the Simon family.

Jenny actually has a good impression of Hollywood Aussie gangs. Generally speaking, Aussie gangs are pragmatic and family-oriented, and rarely participate in party activities. Their style is more similar to hers. I can't even come, after all, I have to discuss your alimony with Rebecca."

Among the chuckles, the two exchanged a few exaggerated glances, and after making an appointment, they had the opportunity to go surfing together. Following the director's arrangement, they walked towards the road section where the shooting track was laid out, and began the location scene. shoot.

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Because the intense shooting schedule is about to come to an end, except for some not-so-difficult exterior scenes, almost all the interior scenes have been filmed, so at Rebecca's birthday party, except for Meryl's absence, the other crew members are almost Happy to come, everyone laughed and laughed in the party villa temporarily rented by Simon's family, enjoying good wine and food. Of course, the relaxing thing is that this is a house party, so there is nothing forbidden.

"Jennifer."

"Hi, Jennifer."

The entertainment industry is so big, and everyone knows everyone, especially for celebrities like Jenny, who have met at work, met at events, and greeted at parties. He greeted him with a smile, and suddenly his eyes lit up.

"Dave!" she exclaimed in surprise, "Why are you here?"

"Hi, Jenny." Dave obviously saw her a long time ago, but he didn't go up to greet her, so he greeted her shyly at this time.

"Who is this?" Jenny noticed the smiling middle-aged woman beside Dave, and of course the diamond ring on her hand.

"My fiancée, Diana." Dave happily exchanged glances with the lady, "Jenny, this is Diana, Diana—of course I need no introduction, this is Jenny Jefferson , I told you that she is an old friend of mine."

"In fact, we almost dated." Jenny shook hands with Diana enthusiastically, "Dave is a very attractive man."

Diana obviously enjoyed her compliments, while Jenny and Dave smiled at each other. There are many things that adults don't have to deal with too carefully. The past is really the past.

"After "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" ended, I returned to New York..." After reminiscing with Dave, Jenny knew that he returned to New York last year to be in charge of Warner's casting in New York and the Eastern United States. It can be regarded as being promoted, and has the title of manager. As for Diana, she is a teacher at a university in New York. The two have been dating for a year and a half, and they will enter the auditorium in the second half of the year.

"If there is good news, maybe it will be earlier." Dave said radiantly, "We all like children and are working hard now."

Jenny is really happy for him. She also feels the magic of a stable and happy relationship from Dave. Dave is a different person now than he was a few years ago. young.

"If you can, you must invite me," she said.

"Of course, we also planned to call you." Dave whispered mysteriously, "Diana never believed that I almost asked you out, and we made a bet on it."

All three laughed, and Diana walked off to get a drink. Dave then said sincerely, "Thank you very much, Jenny—the few dates with you really gave me a lot of confidence. If it weren't for this, I'm afraid I wouldn't have the courage to talk to Diana."

"If you think so, it's my honor." Jenny also answered from the bottom of her heart. She raised her glass, "I wish you a meaningful date."

"A meaningful date."

Dave drank the contents of the glass happily. Although Jenny still kept smiling, she felt a little congested in her chest—of course she was not jealous of Dave and Diana, or felt that Dave had been snatched away and wanted his Admiration is snatched back. It's just... well, as a single dog, seeing a former admirer throwing a flash bomb, after all, my heart is a bit complicated.

Surprisingly, she is not jealous of Cesare + Lilian or Josh + Claudia, but Dave + Diana, maybe it is the right time, maybe it is the warmth of their old couple Even stronger, after Jenny said goodbye to them, she even lost interest in chatting with her master, and she didn't want to pretend to be with Nicole and the others—"It's often difficult for actresses to make friends," Meryl said, " Even though we get along harmoniously now, when I stand between you and Oscar, I think you will inevitably hate me a little bit. Most people don’t make friends with colleagues at all to avoid embarrassment.”

Maybe it's too deep in the drama, and I can't get out of it for the time being, but this night, Jenny really feels that she is somewhat similar to Andy. For Andy, she lost her student sweetheart, and she herself lost the freedom to have fun. Josh can have **** with Claudia with her tacit approval, and even though she has Josh's support, it is difficult for her to find a suitable object for some comfort.

Are you really looking for Adrian? Jenny thought for a while, then shook her head and laughed again. She picked up the wine glass and walked to the terrace, intending to allow herself to drink two more glasses tonight.

"Uh," almost as soon as she opened the door, Jenny realized that she had broken into a relatively private conversation. Before bothering. "Sorry, I just—"

"No need." The woman said angrily, "We're done, Medasasco!"

She poured a glass of wine on the man, and swept past Jenny like a whirlwind.

"Hmm..." Jenny touched her nose, she was no longer surprised - tonight is obviously a night of acquaintances, "Do I need some tissues for you, James?"

James Schubert, who had just been doused all over, smiled shyly at her. "Then I'll trouble you, Jennifer - entangled **** is scary, isn't it?"

It was hard for Jenny to believe that he and that Spanish beauty—if she was not mistaken, she should be the most noteworthy new face on Broadway this year, Donna Rita—was really just a sexual relationship.

She stared suspiciously at James, who just kept blinking at her and smiling nicely.

The author has something to say: Note: 1. It is true that Angelina Jolie bought drugs in 1999 or 1998. I don’t know if they are released every year. Anyway, once every 13 years , It seems that I let it go once before, so I will use it here. She was completely voluntary. At that time, she was addicted, so she was willing to do anything. You can Baidu to see how horrible she was at that time. This is also the best explanation for not being addicted to drugs.

It is also true that drug addicts, alcoholics and all night partyers age easily, the best example is Julie (actually I don't hate her) (so powerless saying), but because she was too absurd when she was young, she obviously aged faster than her peers, even if she got an injection, she would age faster. Of course, there is another reason that she is too thin. PS For private goods, the fatal partner played by her and Depp is simply amazing. She is too old to bear to look at. Compared with when she was young, even with heavy makeup, she feels that her whole face is falling...

2 Simon's interpersonal relationship is also true. He, Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts are all Australians. Their relationship with the Australian gang seems to have always been good, and they have always supported and helped each other. Simon is the hero of Super Sense Detective, I think he is so sexy! His "margin call" is also very handsome! !

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PS I always forgot to mention it before, thank you readers for catching bugs, I can’t find the original comment, the name of Cesare’s female assistant mentioned earlier is bug, she’s called Nora... Then the package contract is Fox not Universal, this It’s also a bug, I’ll go back and fix it later, let’s tell readers first|