[US Entertainment] Superstar

The Avenue of Stars is full of tourists, and one after another stars are laid out neatly, stretching into the distance.

These stars represent people who have made outstanding contributions to American entertainment, not just actors, but also musicians, directors, producers, theater teams, and more.

Their domains are distinguished by the specific signs in the stars, such as movie cameras, TV sets, phonograph novels, broadcast microphones, etc., so that tourists can use the signs to identify celebrities in what field they are even if they don’t know the name.

"Hey, Stephen, look here! Bruce Lee's star!" Catherine had an exceptionally cheerful personality, and was well spoiled before and after marriage, like a bluffing little girl.

Eve also took two quick steps to come to the star left by Bruce Lee. She actually didn't know much about this Kung Fu actor, but she was close by blood.

"I don't know when I will be able to leave a star on this road."

It is difficult to rely on one or two movies, and it must be popular.

Catherine patted her daughter on the back and said encouragingly: "I believe in you, the next time we go to Hollywood Boulevard is the time for you to stay as a star."

"I hope your words will come true. If you can really leave your name here, no matter how hard you work, it will be worth it."

Eve secretly made up her mind that she must act well and seize every opportunity. Without contacts and resources, she can only use acting skills and appearance to win those roles.

When the lights first came on, the Campbells reluctantly left Hollywood Boulevard to taste delicious food at the Cantonese-style tea restaurant in Chinatown.

Chinatown at night looks quite domestic, with all kinds of neon lights lit up and electric fans placed on the street.

Not only the Chinese were there, but there were also many blonde tourists, and it was not at all awkward for Eve's family to mix in.

Every restaurant is overcrowded. Fortunately, Eve called ahead and made a reservation, otherwise she would have to wait in line.

Not only Americans, but also many foreigners who travel to Los Angeles take this opportunity to come to Chinatown to experience Chinese culture.

Stephen can speak simple Chinese, and there is no obstacle to ordering food. This is also an important reason why he has the confidence to go to the mainland branch.

After Eve sat down, she realized that there were two missed calls and a text message from Robert on her mobile phone. It was probably because it was too noisy when she was visiting outside and she didn't hear it.

On the text message, there are a few words that say call back as soon as possible.

She glanced at her parents and said in a low voice, "I'll go out and call my manager. He seems to have something urgent."

"Go ahead, we'll just sit here." Catherine gave her a smile, career is very important in the initial stage.

Eve showed an apologetic expression, and walked out of the restaurant with her mobile phone. Calling inside would affect others.

The wind at night was a bit cool. She found an empty chair and sat down, and called Robert. The agent has been extremely busy recently.

"Sorry, I was walking around Hollywood Boulevard with my parents in the afternoon, but I didn't hear the phone call. Is there something important?" Eve didn't know how many times she missed the manager's call.

Robert was also very helpless. He suggested over there: "Your current income level can already hire an assistant. She can help you answer calls, deliver messages, and deal with trivial matters in life. Now the monthly salary of an assistant is not expensive. You have Is it the right candidate?"

Eve thought about it in her head. Except for Jessica and other classmates and friends, she knew very few people, and she was even more unwilling to invite friends to be assistants. It was easy to turn against each other, so she shook her head and replied: "There is no such candidate, Can you recommend one for me?"

"I have a person named Mandy here. She has worked as an assistant to several actors, but her previous employer got married and took a break. I will bring her over to meet you tomorrow. If it is suitable, I will talk to her. Sign a contract, and if it’s not suitable, find another one. Assistants must sign a non-disclosure agreement, and the weekly salary is generally 600 US dollars, even if you are on vacation, you must pay the money.”

The weekly salary of 600 US dollars is 2400 US dollars per month, which is not particularly high.Considering that the work content can sometimes be very complicated, such as arranging the employer's itinerary, maintaining various communications, running errands, living arrangements, etc., the money is actually quite worth it.

Eve also realizes that dealing with trivial matters in life will consume her energy. If you have to dry-clean clothes or dry the washing machine after a day of high-intensity filming, it will be really exhausting.

"Is Mandy right? She didn't have a job before, right? Does she have a family or children? If I want to go overseas to film, can she follow me for a long time?"

If you have made mistakes in your work before, you don't dare to ask for this kind of assistant, otherwise it will be a bomb.

Robert thought for a while, "Probably not. If something went wrong, she wouldn't have stayed until now. She is currently divorced and has a daughter in middle school who is being raised by the husband. She is good at cooking and has a nutritionist qualification certificate. "

It's fine if you don't have family ties, and then Eve asked the key point, "You called me, maybe it's just because of the assistant?"

"No, I called you because I just heard more news about the movie "Almost Famous" from Sony Columbia today. According to an insider, this movie will be Columbia's top seed for next year's Oscars , the production cost alone cost 6000 million US dollars!"

"so tall?"

The amazement in Eve's heart almost filled her chest!

You must know that the investment in a sci-fi film like "X-Men" that requires special effects is only 7500 million U.S. dollars. Where is the high cost of "Almost Famous" going to be spent?

Robert understands Eve's current mood very well, and he thought the same way a few hours ago, how much box office would it take to recover the cost of an Olympic movie with such a high cost!However, after understanding it in detail, I realized that the cost would indeed not be too low, even if 6000 million was exaggerated, at least 5000 to [-] million would be available.

"According to internal rumors, this movie has a very strong lineup. Brad Pitt may play a guitarist, and Oscar winner Frances McDormand has signed on for an unknown role. Because of the subject matter, listen It is said that director Carmelo has invited Led Zeppelin and David Bowie to make guest appearances and sing the soundtrack. The film's music budget may exceed several million dollars..."

Is it possible to gather so many stars without spending money?

Eve had only one thought after hearing this lineup, and that was to get this role!

Regardless of the finished product of the film, this lineup of cast and crew is worth her risk. At this stage, she simply cannot receive a more reliable Olympic film than this.

Even "Soul Shifting Girl" is not as luxurious as this lineup.

Brad Pitt needs no introduction, long established Hollywood lover.

Francis McDormand graduated from Yale University and won the Oscar for Best Actress with "Fargo". She also has a famous nickname called Mrs. Cohen. Three Billboards" won two Oscars!

The Coen Brothers are one of the most famous and talented brothers in Hollywood. The elder brother Joel and the younger brother Ethan have been partners almost since their debut, and have won countless honors.

The first Sundance Film Festival Jury Award, Cannes Film Festival highest prize Palme d'Or and Best Director Award, Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, Oscar for Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, etc., each film will receive a prize. A pile of awards can be called an award cancer.

Where can I find the opportunity to play opposite the Oscar queen?

Eve lost control of her emotions a little bit, but quickly regained her composure, and asked, "Such a strong lineup should have many competitors, right?"

"Sure, actresses who are suitable for the conditions will definitely want to play. According to the current insider, there are several actors who have begun to communicate, Sarah Polley, Kate Harrison, Charlize Theron, and You are familiar with Kirsten Dunst. In addition, there must be some actors' agents who are in contact, and there are many competitors."

Eve realized that she had to prepare more to stand out from her established or semi-famous peers.This kind of preparation is not enough to listen to a few rock CDs and watch some rock reports, but more preparation is needed.

The important question now is whether I still have enough time to complete these preparations?

"Has the crew announced the audition time?"

Robert knew what Eve was worried about, and said comfortingly: "The crew is not planning for this year's Oscars, but is planning to release it in the second half of next year, so the progress is not too urgent. The casting director Gail Levin is still on the go, and it is said that the actor It will be a young man who has never acted before. We must determine the leading actor before considering the supporting actress.”

There is too little information released now, what a semi-autobiographical film will involve can only study the life of director Carmelo.

Since the leading actor is an amateur, Brad Pitt is likely to play a supporting role.

Although Eve wanted to play the leading role, this type of supporting actress obviously received no less attention than ordinary heroines.

"I hope that the audition time will not be chosen when I am filming "The Girl Who Moved the Soul". At that time, it may be difficult to get rid of emotions, and it is not convenient to ask for leave."

"Neither the Screen Actors Union nor Columbia has announced the audition time, and all I can do is to tell you as soon as the notice is issued. Now you should prepare for the filming of "The Girl Who Moved Soul", which is also a film produced by Columbia. If you If the performance is good, maybe it can impress the senior management of Colombia."

This is probably the way to save the country with curves.

Eve also understands this truth. If she was not serious about filming or her acting skills were not good enough in "The Girl Who Moved Soul", then she would definitely be dragged down by her reputation when she auditioned for "Almost Famous".

If the role of Daisy can be interpreted well, it will be a plus in Columbia.

Hollywood actresses of the same type will not sit still. Maybe someone already knows the content of the audition, or someone may have contacted the director in advance. All Eve can do now is hug Columbia's thigh tightly!

After hanging up the phone, she kept her thoughts in her heart and went back to the restaurant to sit down.

Catherine asked casually, "Is there something important?"

"It's okay, Robert is going to ask me to hire a personal assistant, and I will meet her when I go to the salon tomorrow to get my hair styled." Only then did Eve remember that she hadn't told her parents about the hair dye and haircut, "I have to go tomorrow morning to make a haircut for you." Change your look for a new film, why don't you go with me to see the behind-the-scenes of a Hollywood movie? By the way, I will also give you a new look in the salon?"

No wonder Eve had golden curly hair when she was reborn. Her mother, Catherine, had been wearing instant noodles for many years and never changed it.

Since they all went to that kind of top salon, it was just a matter of incident to change their look, do some beauty treatment and nail care.

Catherine didn't speak, but Stephen helped and agreed: "I think this proposal is good. My dear, let's see if Hollywood magicians will be more magical."

"But I like my hair very much." Catherine was a little moved, but a little afraid of changing.

Eve encouraged: "If you change your hairstyle, will it become someone else's hair? What do you think of my current hair?"

"No, I don't like straight hair, I like curly hair." Catherine's aesthetics is different from hers. "You don't worry about styling tomorrow. I'll go shopping with your father in shops or old streets."

Now that she said so, Eve didn't force her, so she had to agree.

When plates of Cantonese dishes that have not been specially improved appear on the table, the family's attention is all on the food.

Catherine didn't know how to use chopsticks before marrying Stephen, but now she can pick up various things proficiently with her left hand.

"Tastes very good."

“This is the best Chinese food I have ever eaten!”

……

Early the next morning, Eve woke up to the annoying sound of the alarm clock.

She is now also infected by American living habits, she likes to take a shower after getting up in the morning, and all drowsiness has disappeared.

Because she was going to set her makeup later, she applied some skin care products after taking a shower, and used lipstick to brighten her face, so that it wouldn't be too dull.

Although the computer at home has been installed, the operator has not come to install broadband, so Eve can only find this hair salon named Shining through a paper map.

The hair salon at 405 Canon Road in Beverly Hills has always been a favorite place for Hollywood actresses, but after nine o'clock in the morning, there are basically no customers in the store.

When Eve opened the glass door and walked in, a woman with short pink hair came up to her and asked, "Hi, may I help you?"

"I'm an actor on the crew of "The Girl Who Moved the Soul", and I came here to try on makeup when I was notified."

"I guess so, you look stunning. Your stylists Linda, Darian, and Caroline are already here, and an actor has just been here for a few minutes." The woman said, walking up and down Looking at Eve.

In the past, it was an honor to be praised by the same sex, but now Eve feels a little weird, wondering if she is thinking too much.

She followed the woman with short pink hair to the inside of the salon, and saw a young girl sitting in front of the mirror. The hairstylist was cutting off her hair with scissors, leaving only a short section that could barely be tied with a rubber band .

Eve was a little nervous, and she was also worried that the hair stylist would poison her hair.

"Hi, Eve Campbell, right?" A middle-aged woman picked up the document in her hand and glanced at it, "Are you playing Daisy in the movie?"

"That's right, that's the role."

"I'm Caroline, your stylist, and I'll give you a brief description of Daisy's hairstyle, makeup and costumes. The whole movie is in the style of the 60s. Your hair must be cut short to the shoulders, and then It was all dyed black, and then curled up at the end."

In fact, Eve was mentally prepared for the hairstyle in memory, which was nothing more than the symbol of Omega Ω.

The so-called Omega hairstyle is short hair turned upside down, so that the tail of the hair spreads out like little wings, which looks cute and cute.

"I understand, please do it."

Now that I have decided to play this role, I don't have to worry about the hairstyle.

This is not good for actresses. Too much blow-drying and dyeing will do great damage to the hair, let alone spraying a lot of hairspray and the like.Receding hairline, reduced hair volume, dry and brittle hair, etc. all happen from time to time.

It's impossible to prevent it. Many actresses rely on hair stylists for modification and wigs.

After Eve sat on the chair, the stylist Caroline began to show the design drawings to the hair stylist, and told him the desired effect of the hairstyle. After making sure that the two sides communicated clearly, she cut Eve's long hair to the waist. cut off!

The golden hair fell down, and Eve felt distressed for a while.

She didn't know what requirements the movie "Almost Famous" had for the character's hair, so she could only satisfy the upcoming movie first.

The sound of scissors kept lingering in her ears, and Eve could only keep hypnotizing herself. She glanced to the side and found that the girl over there had been trimmed.

"Hi, we met during the audition, my name is Keri Duvall, and I play Georgina in the movie."

"You can call me Eve and play the suicidal Daisy."

Kerry could already stand up from the chair, she looked very sincere, and said in an envious tone: "You did so well in the audition! You can actually let Winona and Angelina play together, we are waiting outside The people who auditioned were all surprised, they didn't expect the director, producer and cameraman to applaud you. It's hard to imagine what a wonderful picture it was!"

"Did you know? Just after you left, the director announced that the role of Daisy belonged to you. Two actors were eliminated without even having an audition! I can't wait to see your acting scenes, and I'm so excited now." !"

Keri Duval is really not pretending, she is really curious about Eve's acting skills, what kind of amazing acting skills is it to conquer the lead actor, director, and producer with a single scene?

Maybe Eve didn't even know that her audition for "The Girl Who Moved the Soul" had already been spread in a small area and became a legend in the world.With his excellent acting skills, he impresses the lead actor, director, and producer, and successfully won the role.

Isn't this a bowl of chicken soup that young actors struggling on the audition line need most?

It is simply the embodiment of the contemporary American dream!

How many actors who retreated in their hearts gritted their teeth and persisted after drinking this bowl of chicken soup. Almost everyone was thinking, since others can do it, then maybe they can wait for a suitable role if they persist, and their honed acting skills can also be recognized. The director sees.

After hearing Keri's words, the hair stylist couldn't help but stop his movements, and said in amazement: "I heard several guests talk about this matter, I didn't expect you to be the party involved, it sounds too dreamy!"

Eve didn't expect things to spread like this, she said modestly: "The main reason is that there were two leading actors helping at the time, otherwise I wouldn't have that effect if I acted alone. I look forward to seeing us on the set."

"Time is coming soon, see you on set then, goodbye."

"Bye, see you next time." Eve couldn't move, she could only blink her eyes to say goodbye.

After Keli left, the stylist and hair stylist continued to gossip about the clothes again, "Girl, you are already a legend!"

"If I become famous and can make a memoir in the future, I must write this episode." Eve joked, but she didn't take it too seriously.

"Believe my eyes, it was Nicole Kidman who made me feel amazing last time." The hair stylist fixed her head with both hands while she was talking, constantly changing angles to check.

I don't know how many actresses have said this, but Eve just laughed it off.

"Okay, let's perm the hair first and then dye it. This hairstyle will suit you very well."

Just as Eve was starting to perm her hair, agent Robert finally showed up.

When he came in, he saw Eve with only short hair left, "Sorry, my car broke down suddenly today, so I called Mandy to pick me up."

Robert pointed to the typical Hispanic woman next to him and said, "This is Mandy."

Mandy seems to be almost 40 years old, with a plump figure, and a long skirt looks very generous, and she doesn't look submissive.

"Hello, I'm Mandy Diego. I'm good at Spanish food and nutritious meals. I have been working as a personal assistant for 10 years without any complaints or bad reviews."

Nowadays, many assistants of Hollywood stars are friends or relatives who are looking for, and most stars are unwilling to trust strangers.

Eve knew that it was useless to just talk about whether it fits or not, the most important thing is to really use running-in, if the relationship is really good, the real fit is true, so she said: "Then I will trouble you, I will finish it later How about going to the agency to sign a contract with you after modeling?"

"No problem, I can go to work now." Mandy showed a relaxed smile. It is not easy to get a job these days. She has been at home for a month, and if she can't find a job, she plans to transition to being a nanny for others. housekeeper.

Eve waved her hands again and again: "I don't need it for today, I will go to work the day before I leave."

Now she has to go to Catherine and Stephen after finishing her styling, and it would be a little awkward to have an unfamiliar stranger follow her.

Mandy put her hands together, and she just got paid and didn't work after signing the contract. She was worried about leaving a bad impression on the employer, so she took the initiative to say: "Then is there anything I need to know, inquire about or prepare for work?"

"I really need your help with something."