1978 Synthetic Writers

Chapter 628 Attracting worldwide attention
Audrey Hepburn is almost sixty years old this year.

Over the past few decades, this name has undoubtedly driven men all over the world crazy.

Gregory Peck, one of the most important actors in American film history, first met Audrey Hepburn when he was at the peak of his acting career and already a father of three.

As a result, he became so infatuated with Hepburn that he didn't care about anything else.

After Hepburn's death, the 77-year-old, accompanied by his wife, kissed her coffin deeply, saying, "You are the woman I loved most in my life!"

Similarly, another person who was captivated by Hepburn was the famous founder of Givenchy.

When Givenchy first met Audrey Hepburn, he was captivated by her angelic aura, and from then on, Hepburn became his muse.

Over the decades, 80% of Hepburn's costumes were designed by Givenchy himself.

This also includes her wedding dress and the clothes her son wore at his christening, both of which were handcrafted by Givenchy.

He also created a perfume called "L'Interdit" specifically for Hepburn.

This "master of romance" in the fashion world never married, yet he dressed Audrey Hepburn in a wedding gown three times, but the groom was never himself.

Although there are claims that Givenchy had no interest in women, there is no concrete evidence to support these claims.

In short, no matter what, Hepburn was definitely Givenchy's most beloved woman in his life.

Besides Parker and Givenchy, there are also those with wildly imaginative ideas.

The "Brainstorming Guy" was a womanizer throughout his life, and it was rumored that both Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn were his bed partners.

However, his attitudes toward the two women were completely different.

The outcome of their relationship clearly shows that Hepburn was cherished, respected, and protected by him.

Marilyn Monroe, it seems, was manipulated by him and ended up with a tragic fate.

Why do you say that?

Because Hepburn's reputation was always spotless.

After getting involved with "Brainstorming Bro," he wasn't embroiled in any scandals or overwhelmed by paparazzi.

On the contrary, the guy with the "brainstorming" seemed to be quite careful not to ruin her image. This may be related to Hepburn's personality. She was not the kind of person who relied on scandals for publicity. The guy with the "brainstorming" probably realized this and showed her more respect.

In addition, Hepburn's later life trajectory included marriage, children, and charity work in her later years, living a life of great dignity.

Whether her "relationship" with Brainstorming Bro is real or not, it didn't have any negative impact on her. On the contrary, it highlighted her elegance and nobility.

It could be said that Brainstorming Bro was somewhat of a gentleman in this relationship.

Now let's look at Marilyn Monroe's side; the situation is completely different.

The rumored affair between the "Brainstorming Guy" and Marilyn Monroe was a huge gossip in Hollywood and across America, spreading like wildfire and still being talked about today. Without a doubt, this was treating him like a plaything.

In short, Hepburn's life truly lived up to that line from her film "Sabrina":
"Of course I won't pluck the moon from the sky, I want the moon to come to me!"

The whole world knows that there was a woman as beautiful as an angel, Audrey Hepburn.

The whole world says that God touched a little girl's cheek and gave birth to Hepburn.

Even as time goes by, the Audrey Hepburn on stage today has entered her twilight years. Her exquisite appearance is gone, and her face, eyes, and neck are full of wrinkles. She is extremely thin, as if all that remains is her skeleton and wrinkles.

Yet her charm seems to only grow stronger with time.

Standing on the stage now, she is wearing a deep V-neck black dress and pearls around her neck, looking simple, elegant, and exceptionally graceful.

Her appearance stirred the hearts of all the screenwriters present.

Just like winning the Oscar is secondary, the best reward for them is receiving the award personally from Hepburn and accepting the golden statuette from her.

Jiang Xian was no exception.

After all, to him, Hepburn was undoubtedly an actress who lived in legend.

The woman he met was the spirited Princess Anne from "Roman Holiday," a vintage star whose elegant bone structure and simple Hepburn-style outfits influenced fashion for half a century, and also the subject of gossip from "Brainstorming Bro."

For Jiang Xian, she was no different from those figures who lived in history.

And now, history is within reach.
It's worth mentioning that the male guest who presented the award with Hepburn was none other than Gregory Peck, who co-starred with her in "Roman Holiday" and whose love story was described as "a fleeting encounter that transcends countless worldly desires."

The moment this on-screen couple stood there, the ratings for the Oscars skyrocketed, audiences around the world were jolted by them, and the prestige of the screenwriting awards increased accordingly.

"Dear friends, colleagues in the film industry, and guests tonight."

Hepburn gracefully raised the microphone, "I feel incredibly honored to stand here today."

"She's so elegant," Zhu Lin said, clapping beside Jiang Xian and praising Hepburn on stage.

Jiang Xian nodded, "Some people pretend to be elegant, while others truly live their lives as the epitome of elegance."

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Zhu Lin glanced at him. "What? You're very interested in her?"

"Appreciation, simple appreciation."

Jiang Xian remained calm. "Look at her, she's already so old, yet she still exudes such charm. What does that prove? It proves that beauty requires confidence."

"?" Zhu Lin felt that Jiang Xian was using a double entendre, but she had no evidence.

"As an actor, I know that behind every touching story lies the silent wisdom and soul sacrifice of the screenwriters."

On stage, Hepburn was still giving a speech while holding an envelope, saying, "They used their pens to light up the camera and their words to give us life."

"The script is the foundation and soul of a film."

"Whether it's an adapted script reinterpreting a classic or an original script bravely exploring the unknown, it shows us how words can transcend dimensions and become a bridge connecting hearts."

The still-charming old man, Peck, took over Hepburn's words, facing the audience and the camera:

"Next, we will be presenting the 60th Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay."

The five screenwriters in the audience immediately shuddered, eagerly anticipating having their names called.

"John Patrick Stanley, The Seduction."

The MVP award ceremony music immediately started playing, and the middle-aged screenwriter in his thirties jumped up, excitedly raising his arms in celebration.

"so amazing."

Zhu Lin clapped her hands, "I heard that this is his second screenplay, and he has already won the Academy Award for Best Screenplay. His future achievements are definitely limitless."

"Oh well, whatever." Jiang Xian muttered softly.

Some people reach their peak the moment they enter the world, only to find that peak is fleeting.
As far as he knew, this screenwriter didn't produce any particularly good works afterward. As for "Moonlight Seduction," well, it was just so-so, not exactly a classic.

After the screenwriter of "Moonstruck" went on stage and gave a long speech, he took the Oscar and left the stage, and Hepburn and Peck then announced the next award.

"Next, we will be presenting the award for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 60th Academy Awards." Hepburn spoke softly, but her words stirred up a commotion among the dozen or so screenwriters in the audience.

Because several of the screenplays nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay are co-written, they have more than one screenwriter. For example, Lasse Hallström's "The Dog's Life," which was directed by "Hachi: A Dog's Tale," had three screenwriters, including Hallström.

"The recipient of this award is..."

Hepburn opened the envelope in her hand.

The entire room fell silent at her gesture. Zhu Lin nervously grasped Jiang Xian's hand, murmuring, "There should be a chance."

Even Jiang Xian was a little unsettled. According to the original history, this award was taken home by "The Last Emperor". He wondered if the Oscar committee would be so generous this time since it was his turn as a Chinese screenwriter.

On stage, Hepburn glanced at the envelope with her signature deep eyes, then smiled with utmost elegance:
Let's congratulate them.

"Jiang Xian, The Last Emperor"

"Whoa whoa whoa whoa."

The same MVP award song played in his ears, but Jiang Xian's feelings about the music were quite different from before.

At that moment, everyone in the theater, whether it was Audrey Hepburn or Robert Wise, Sean Connery or Cher, had their eyes on him.

All the live cameras at the awards ceremony, as well as all the reporters' cameras, were pointed at him, aiming at him, flashes going off everywhere, trying to capture his image in their cameras and broadcast his appearance to the world.

Truly remarkable and attracting worldwide attention!
Compared to the Golden Globes, the Academy Awards are on a completely different scale.

No matter how good the reputation of Berlin, Cannes, and Venice is, the influence of the Academy Awards is absolutely the pinnacle of the global film industry.

And now, Jiang Xian is at the very center of such a prestigious institution in the film industry.

"Oh dear, even though I plagiarized the movie, why am I feeling a little self-satisfied?" Jiang Xian wiped his eyes, composed himself, and left his seat with a smile, walking towards Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck on the stage.

"Congratulations."

Upon taking the stage, Gregory Peck, the legendary actor in American film history, first gave Jiang Xian a hug.

Then, Audrey Hepburn also congratulated Jiang Xian, and then opened her arms as if to give him a hug.

As the distance closed, Hepburn's figure became countless times clearer in Jiang Xian's eyes than before.

Honestly, he could even see the age spots on Hepburn's chest through the V-neck of her dress.

But this did not diminish the woman's elegance and charm in his eyes; she exuded grace, nobility, and poise, and remained calmly beautiful.

Faced with Hepburn's open arms in a hug, Jiang Xian seemed blind, stopping abruptly in place and bowing slightly to Hepburn.

"thanks, thanks."

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The guests in the audience looked like they had seen a ghost when they saw this scene.

Especially the male guests.

Everyone wanted to rub their eyes.

"I can't be seeing things, can I?"

"Did this kid just reject Hepburn's hug?"

The male viewers watching the live broadcast on television were also furious.

"Gift crab!"

"Hepburn was going to hug me, but he dodged it."

"Yes, he hugged Parker and just said hello to Hepburn."

"That guy is so ungrateful!"

"Insolent! Utterly insolent!"

The male viewers were furious, wishing they could jump into the TV, rush onto the stage, and respond to Hepburn's hug on Jiang Xian's behalf.

Hepburn, who was present, did not appear particularly embarrassed by Jiang Xian ignoring her embrace.

She maintained her elegant demeanor, naturally retracting her arms, interlacing her fingers, then nodded to Jiang Xian, turned around, picked up the award trophy—the legendary Oscar statuette—and handed it to Jiang Xian, then congratulated him again.

Congratulations on winning this award.

"My pleasure, ma'am."

Jiang Xian took the Oscar from Hepburn's hand and quickly glanced at the trophy, which symbolized the highest honor in the film industry.

It is about 30 centimeters tall, weighs about the same as a small watermelon, around 7 or 8 kilograms, and has a very gorgeous appearance.

It's called a little golden man, but of course it can't be made of gold. It's actually made of cheap tin alloy, with only the surface being gold-plated.

It is said that the production cost of each Oscar statuette is approximately $400.

But that doesn't matter anymore. The greatest value of this Oscar statuette lies in the fame and enormous commercial value it brings to the winners.

"Hey Jiang, how are you feeling now?" Host Chevy Chase stood to the side. "As far as I know, you are the first Chinese person to win this award in Oscar history."

As Chevy Chase finished speaking, another round of excited applause erupted from the audience, a cheer born from witnessing history firsthand.

"I was quite surprised."

Jiang Xian paused for a moment, waiting for the audience to quiet down before speaking:
"I didn't actually do anything special, I just presented the original history. I never expected that so many people abroad would like our culture and be interested in it."

"Speaking of which, I have to thank Bertolucci. He is my friend and a friend of our country. If it weren't for his excellent filming, the whole world would not have seen my script or our history."

"Thank you, Mr. John Lone, for your excellent performance. You brought out the essence of the character in my script with such a captivating acting."

"Thanks to Ryuichi Sakamoto and Cong Su for composing the score. With their help, this film has been elevated to the level of a work of art."

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"And, thank you to my wife."

The entire audience burst into laughter upon hearing this.

Previously, Jiang Xian's public display of affection at the Golden Globe Awards ceremony had already made headlines in entertainment newspapers, and all the guests present had heard about it.

He brought this up again, which had a comedic feel to it, like a callback in a stand-up comedy routine, or a punchline in a crosstalk or skit.

"In short, I thank my family and everyone who made this impossible story possible."

"Thank you, Hollywood."

"Thank you, my motherland."

(End of this chapter)