Reborn fashion designer

Chapter 885: You Can’t Not Pay Homage to the Local Leader (Additional Update 4/4 for Alliance Leader Bai Xiaolin’er)

new York.

Charles Street.

In front of a five-story luxury apartment building, Liu Qianqian was standing in the sun, looking up in surprise.

The apartment has a total construction area of ​​2500 square feet and has multiple bedrooms, bathrooms, and the top floor will have views of the river from three angles.

In addition, it also has a fitness center, an indoor swimming pool and a movie theater.

This luxurious apartment is Natalie Portman's home.

According to Emma Stone, the total value of this apartment is now about 6500 million US dollars. Natalie Portman bought it for 2005 million US dollars in .

The overall appearance and room decoration were all designed by the famous designer Richard Meier.

Because he likes to use white appearance, he is also known as the 'white poet' in the field of brief description.

Taking advantage of the short break, Natalie Portman invited Liu Xixi, who had just arrived in the United States, to come and appreciate the apartment. She also invited all the main creative staff of the crew to have a party as a thank you.

After all, we learned from inside sources.

"Black Swan" not only received multiple nominations for the American Television Film Golden Globe Awards, she was also successfully nominated for the Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama.

Moreover, it is basically far ahead in the selection.

This news is no surprise.

Because the other four actresses nominated at the same time are Michelle Williams, Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry and Jennifer Lawrence.

Except for the first three, they are already household names in Hollywood.

In fact, even Jennifer Lawrence, who has just debuted for three years, had to be taken seriously by Natalie Portman.

The saying that she became famous the moment she debuted is not an exaggeration when applied to this young actress. After starring in "The Bill Ingvar Show" in 07, she immediately won the Best Newcomer Award at the Venice Film Festival with "The Burning Plain".

This year, the stage was raised again, and it started to shine directly at the Golden Globe Awards and the Oscars.

In addition to one's own strength, we also have to mention the driving force behind it.

Just as Hermès Film Investment Company was doing public relations for "Black Swan" and "The Social Network", Weinstein Company, the financial backer behind Jennifer Lawrence, was also not idle.

As a Hollywood figure, Natalie Portman certainly knows the influence of Weinstein.

Otherwise, she wouldn't be so happy that she would hold a party to celebrate her nomination even with a big belly.

"Liu, I heard that she is quite popular with brands, you have to pay attention to her." As Natalie Portman said, in addition to her good performance in the film career, Jennifer Lawrence is also quite popular in the fashion industry.

I have taken quite a few photos of myself in underwear and have appeared on the covers of many fashion magazines.

"What should I pay attention to?" Liu Xixi seemed to be more interested in Natalie Portman's dog. She and Jennifer Lawrence were not on the same track.

Well.
Never had any dealings with him.

"Of course you should pay attention. I heard that she is preparing to audition for a big production of Lionsgate. Maybe she will meet you during the summer movie next year."

Emma Stone said with a smile.

The movie she was talking about was adapted from the novel by Suzanne Collins.

In recent years, Hollywood has achieved great success with many movies adapted from novels, and it is natural that best-selling novels such as "The Hunger Games" will be adapted into the big screen.

"Don't scare me." Liu Qianqian looked at Sister Shitou speechlessly after hearing this.

Who said that "Prometheus" will be scheduled for next summer?
Besides, even if it’s a movie adapted from a best-selling novel, it’s nothing.

Little John is planning to put a cheesy novel on the bookshelf and adapt it into a movie at the same time.

Hehe
Thinking about the descriptions of some of the plots in the book, Liu Qianqian really wanted to share them with Stone Sister.

Don’t you want to challenge your acting skills?

Do you want to try it?

Of course, this was just a thought, and she had no bad intentions to recommend Emma Stone to star in "Fifty Shades of Grey." Because not far away, among several Hollywood male stars who were also invited, one of them was always looking over here.

Natalie Portman saw the two of them chatting, smiled and said hello, then went to entertain other guests.

This move undoubtedly created a good opportunity for Liu Qianqian.

"What level of relationship do you two have?" Seeing Andrew Garfield avoiding her gaze, she grabbed her friend's arm and asked curiously.

She has been thinking about this melon for a long time.

It should be almost cooked.

"What?" Sister Shitou pretended not to hear clearly, and instead said, "Liu, you have acted in fighting scenes before, why don't you share some secrets with me, maybe I can get this role."

"Ah?" Liu Qianqian looked at her friend in surprise.

Are you auditioning for The Hunger Games?
"Of course, I don't have many scenes in The Amazing Spider-Man, and this year..." Counting on her fingers, she is actually not much inferior to Jennifer Lawrence.

"The Help" has been filmed and is waiting to be released.

In addition, "Guy and Adeline on a Park Bench", which he collaborated with Chazelle, has also been released in art theaters.

"The Scandal Project" was also last year.

So, apart from "Spider-Man", she really doesn't have any film contracts on hand.

"Emma, ​​I heard from John Jr. that he is going to adapt and film 'The Time Traveler' with 20th Century Fox. Why don't you give it a try?" Liu Xixi really hopes that Emma can star in this Hollywood version.

Unexpectedly, my friend simply shook his head and refused.

The reason why she didn't want to act was simple.

Not challenging!
Here it is, and it really suits her personality.

Liu Qianqian rolled her eyes after hearing this, and almost asked her to star in "Fifty Shades of Grey".

"I want to grow up as quickly as possible and become a superstar, so that I can invite you to my mansion for a party." Emma Stone joked with her friend, "Doesn't Lady Castle have any expectations at all?"

"Then how many years will it take you to save up enough money for a movie?" Liu Qianqian pouted.

She knew that although her friend was doing well in Hollywood, her pay was not high.

There is no way around it.

Firstly, she has only been famous for a short time, and is far less famous than Natalie Portman who has received support from a large number of luxury brands in the fashion field.

Secondly, the resources that Emma Stone took on were either Chazelle's low-cost film or projects from Hermès Film Investment Company.

Well.
The pay that Little John gave was so stingy.

Not to mention buying this mansion in front of me, I guess it would be difficult to even pay the rent.

Think about it too.

Being a celebrity, whether at home or abroad, actually costs a lot of money.

It is especially embarrassing to be at this stage where one has gained fame and received certain awards but has not yet demonstrated one's commercial value.

What makes Emma Stone even more embarrassed about her income is that she is not particularly interested in fashion.

It is probably because he has been dealing with Xiang Yang and his gang from the very beginning and has a close relationship with them.

The dividing line within the luxury goods camp is also very clear.

At the very least, those brands that love to find celebrities to endorse their products are more or less related to the LVMH Group, which undoubtedly causes Emma Stone to lose a large portion of her income.

"Who said I can't pay the rent?" Emma Stone retorted: "I just won the contract as FILA's global spokesperson, don't talk nonsense." "Oh, really~"

Liu Qianqian raised her head and immediately responded jokingly: "Well, I still have endorsement contracts with McDonald's and Cheetah Winery."

"Can you afford this apartment?"

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Liu Qianqian thought about it with a little hesitation, then pursed her lips and shook her head.

She really can't afford it.

Just based on her film pay and endorsement income.

"So, you have to work harder." Emma Stone clenched her fists and encouraged her friend.

Liu Qianqian lowered her eyes, then looked up at her friend and shook her head slightly.

It's not that easy.

You know the one in our family.

"Hello, Liu." Andrew Garfield's voice was a little hoarse. He came over with a bottle of beer in his hand and took the initiative to say hello to Liu Xixi. By the way, he tried to chat with Emma Stone, with whom he was about to work.

"Hello, Andrew." Liu Qianqian smiled and said, "It just so happens that Shitou has made me a little upset. I want to go outside and take some fresh air, so I'll leave her to you."

What is the point of eating melon?
Of course I ate it standing aside.

You can eat melon in front of others, but you can't even get the seeds.

Liu Qianqian, who knew this well, decided to go all out and sell out her friend.

As for the price.
Anyway, Emma Stone's amazing big eyes made Liu Xixi feel a little happy. She smiled and said to Andrew Garfield:
"Behave yourself, Spider-Man."

"I hope you can come visit our crew then."

"Okay." Liu Qianqian nodded and agreed.

Then, under the resentful gaze of his best friend, he ran to play with Li Bingbing, but of course his eyes never left this place.

"She's quite interesting." Andrew Garfield cleared his throat, but was afraid that his attitude would cause misunderstanding, so he quickly continued:
"Well, I invited her because you two have a good relationship."

"She is my friend. I would invite her if I wanted to." Emma Stone's tone was stiff and her eyes were sharp.

This feeling of alienation left Andrew Garfield a little confused.

It was not like that when we were promoting two movies in Venice and Toronto some time ago.

Where did I mess up?
Before he could figure it out, Emma Stone had already walked away.

Seeing his defeated look, Jesse Eisenberg with curly hair didn't know what to say. He also came over with a beer bottle and clinked it with his friend, then he could only comfort him:
"In Hollywood, perhaps meeting someone with such personality is actually a good thing."

Andrew Garfield thought about it.

It seems so.

"Hey, why doesn't he catch up?" Liu Qianqian, who was standing with Li Bingbing, complained speechlessly.

How is this even more cowardly than when she put her hands right next to Xiangyang's mouth but he didn't dare to kiss her?
"What did you say?" Li Bingbing was very surprised and looked around.

Liu Qianqian waved her hands quickly, "Nothing, nothing."

Some melons cannot be shared until they are ripe.

This is also one of the taboos of eating melons.

"Sister Bingbing, shall we go back together later?" Liu Qianqian said.

"Okay." Li Bingbing's eyes lit up.

She was just thinking about inviting Liu Xixi to go back to the hotel after the party. "Xixi, Brother Chenglong called me and wanted to host a party for us. He invited us to go to his place before the opening."

After a pause, Li Bingbing added, "He also invited the crew of The Piano in a Factory. Knowing that we are together today, he asked me to ask you if you have time."

"Since Brother Chenglong has invited me, of course I have time." Liu Qianqian did not refuse.

In fact, even if it wasn't Chenglong, she would have participated even if it was Li Bingbing's group.

It would be inappropriate if she didn't go while everyone else was going.

"Is it just us?" However, Liu Qianqian still asked one more question. After all, if there were other people participating, the nature of the party would be different.

"I heard from Brother Chenglong that there are people from Hong Kong Island participating. But you don't have to think too much about it. Since he invited you, he must have arranged everything." Li Bingbing said.

"Oh, that's how it is."

After hearing this, Liu Qianqian had almost figured out what was going on.

That's perfect, Little John is flying back to Los Angeles.

Just take him along when the time comes.

Liu Qianqian felt that her brain had become a lot smarter because she could avoid being exhausted by dealing with social interactions and could leave difficult social situations to Little John.

Of course, I learned all this from Xiangyang.

This time I will be staying in Hollywood for such a long time, he specifically reminded me of this before leaving.

If you need anything, please contact Little John.

Don't bother with Anna Wintour.

As for why you shouldn't contact the latter easily, because
"Since you're in New York, you didn't even bother to say hello. I was busy allocating resources so that you could be on the cover in March."

Through the INS shared by Natalie Portman, Anna Wintour almost immediately learned that Liu Xixi was present at this lively party.

She came to New York and didn't even come to have dinner with me.

Anna Wintour naturally had to criticize it.

Especially when she saw her daughter accompanying Xiangyang to entertain the guests, she felt more justified in saying this.

My daughter is having dinner with your husband.

Why don't you come and keep me company?

This is inappropriate.

"Arrange a car to go to Charles Street and pick up Liu. Tell her I have something to talk to her about." Anna Wintour said to her assistant in an unquestionable tone.

Her assistant was already used to this tone.

If you are friendly and cheerful, then the sun will rise in the west.

"By the way, give Natalie two bottles of good red wine and say it's my gift. Also..." After thinking for a moment, Anna Wintour continued:
"If anyone asks why, just say I called Liu over to discuss the script."

"Okay, Editor-in-Chief."

The assistant was a little confused by Anna Wintour's arrangement, but responded quickly.

But there is no need to remind me of the script.

There are two films sponsored by Anna Wintour and Vogue but not yet filmed. One is "Time Traveler", which was just agreed upon with CC Films and 20th Century Fox, and the other is "White Dreamer".

Pick any one of them and they all have something to say.

As for which one to use as an excuse, we’ll decide when we meet.

(End of this chapter)