America: Starting with the acquisition of MGM...

Chapter 212, Section 211: A Hot Commodity

Yeah!

Yeah!

Like her sister, Olsen jumped up the moment Jack Nicholson announced it.

From this moment on, the Olsen family also received a major award, becoming the youngest Golden Globe winner for Best Actress in history.

Is he washed up? Living off his past glory? Can he only act in campus youth dramas?

They no longer exist, they all no longer exist. No one dares to say such things anymore. The Olsen sisters have undergone a super evolution.

Even the parents, who had been divorced for many years, hugged each other excitedly. Although their relationship had broken down, their love for their child remained the same.

Garnett looked at his beautiful daughter on the TV screen, his eyes filled with pride.

"By the way, is this the first time the Golden Globe Awards have seen two Best Actress winners tied for first place?"

Elizabeth immediately raised her hand: "I know, I specifically looked up this question, I knew you would definitely ask me after my sister won the award."

"Mom, you're right. This is indeed the first time in Golden Globe history that two actresses have won Best Actress awards."

"But unfortunately we didn't break the record, because there was a tie for the Golden Globe once before."

"What?!"

"That was the 46th Golden Globe Awards in 1989, where Jodie Foster won Best Actress in a Drama for 'The Rape of Pear Blossoms,' Shirley MacLaine won Best Actress in a Drama for 'Mrs. Sussatka,' and Sigourney Weaver won Best Actress in a Drama for 'The Fog.'"

"This is the only time in Golden Globe history that three actresses have won the award at the same time, which is even more remarkable than my sister winning for the same film."

"I really don't know what the judges were thinking! I haven't seen those three movies, are they really that good?"

Garnett shrugged. "It's okay. At least we're the first to have two Best Actress winners. Elizabeth, have there ever been two Oscar winners?"

"The Golden Globes are a bellwether for the Oscars, and Ashley and Mary will likely win the Best Actress Oscar again in a month."

Elizabeth shook her head again: "Sorry, Mom, while there has never been a tie for three Oscars, there has been a tie for two Best Actress winners."

"At the 41st Academy Awards in 1969, Barbra Streisand won Best Actress for her role in 'Funny Girl' and Katharine Hepburn won Best Actress for her role in 'The Lion in Winter'."

"To date, this is the only time the Oscars have ever had two Best Actress winners."

After Olsen finished speaking, although everyone felt a little disappointed, this disappointment was quickly overshadowed by the joy of winning the award.

Watching her sister deliver her acceptance speech with great pride, Elizabeth secretly resolved that one day she would stand in that position and make Eric proud of her too.

Hilton Hotel, the Golden Globe Awards ceremony venue.

With Eric's comforting words, Theron's mood improved, and everyone looked at the Olsen twins on stage.

Ashley and Mary each held a trophy, their faces beaming with joy.

Mary, with her outgoing personality, spoke first: "We are very happy to receive this award, really very happy, and you can see that from our faces."

Hahahaha

A murmur of laughter rippled through the audience.

"First of all, I would like to thank the association for awarding us this prize. I know it must have been a difficult decision, as every nominee is outstanding."

"Charlize Theron, Scarlett Johansson, and Cate Blanchett—each of them has more experience and a better resume than us, and they all delivered outstanding performances."

"So I'm really grateful to the association; it was a bold decision."

Seeing Mary praising the association and the competition, as if we were just lucky to win the award, Eric knew they must have been in contact countless times in private.

This acceptance speech must have been revised many times before it was finalized. I also had to practice my facial expressions and movements carefully in front of the mirror when saying each sentence.

Because that's not her personality at all. In private, she said that if she couldn't win the award, she would curse all those sons of bitches in the association to die a horrible death.

Hearing Mary's speech, Theron cursed inwardly, but could only smile and applaud in front of the camera.

My mood, which had just started to improve, suddenly soured again, only this time the annoyance shifted to a different target.

Eric suddenly felt a sharp pain in his thigh. Theron was smiling, but under the table she was pinching herself hard.

On stage, Ashley continued, "I also want to thank the crew. Everyone worked very hard to make it a good film, especially the director, Eric."

"When we were deciding whether to take on the role in 'Blue Is the Warmest Color,' Mary and I hesitated for a long time because it was such a big departure from our previous roles."

"We were under a lot of pressure, partly due to our lack of confidence in our acting skills, and partly due to societal pressure after the film's release. In short, it was very difficult."

"It was Eric who persuaded and encouraged us countless times, and tried every means to help us get into character, which finally helped Mary and me overcome our psychological barriers."

"He is an excellent director, and Eric deserves a lot of credit for winning this award."

"Sorry, I saw the notification, but please give us a little more time."

"Finally, I would like to thank our family members. They have always supported us and helped us through those days when we had no roles and were rejected by the industry."

"We love you, Dad, Mom, Elizabeth."

Bang bang bang bang

Amidst enthusiastic applause, the two stepped off the stage and returned to the film crew.

Everyone immediately snatched the trophy from their hands and examined it carefully; it was the first time anyone had ever touched such a thing.

Judy placed the three trophies together: "Two big prizes so far, two more to go."

"Still not satisfied? Forget about the last two, they're none of our business."

"What if? Nothing in this world is 100% certain."

"That's right, the association has already given us the Best Actress award, so they might be even bolder and give you the Director award."

Eric shook his head, having no hope of it.

As he predicted, or rather, as everyone predicted, things turned out exactly as he had.

Next up was the performance of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King". First, Peter Jackson won Best Director and went on stage to give an acceptance speech.

The Best Animated Feature Film award went to Finding Nemo, and Michael Douglas received a Lifetime Achievement Award.

"24" won Best Drama Series, while "Lost in Translation" won Best Musical or Comedy Film.

The grand prize, Best Motion Picture – Drama, unsurprisingly went to "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".

The 61st Golden Globe Awards ceremony came to a close amidst the gazes and applause of the entire audience.

As usual, the Vanity Fair dinner followed the ceremony, and the venue remained the Hilton Hotel.

There are time limits for speaking at award ceremonies, but you can say whatever you want at parties, and reporters love celebrities who talk non-stop.

Eric first stood with the Olsen sisters, putting his arms around their slender waists on either side, and posed for a few moments under the flashing lights.

Then, when she was with Gadot, she wasn't particularly disappointed, since she didn't have any individual awards to win and it was just a chance to get some exposure.

Next up was Theron. She appeared cheerful, but her disappointment was still palpable. After completing the formalities, she didn't stay at the hotel any longer and left immediately.

Finally, there's Nicole. Tom Cruise brought his girlfriend to the red carpet, so she has to make amends.

From the outside, Eric was like a hot commodity, taking photos with five beautiful women in a row without even having a chance to catch his breath.

However, this is not surprising in their view, as he is the world's youngest billionaire with personal assets exceeding $10 billion and the youngest screenwriter.

He can direct blockbuster commercial films like "Transformers" and art films like "Blue Is the Warmest Color".

He makes every leading lady he promotes a star; if he doesn't deserve to be the darling of the spotlight, who does?

After taking photos with all the women and making sure there was no favoritism, Eric patted his behind and prepared to leave.

There's still a lot of work to do tonight; there's no need to waste time on this boring banquet.

Using the excuse of needing to use the restroom, he planned to make a hasty escape.

As I reached the hotel entrance, a shout suddenly came from behind me.

"Eric, wait a minute!"

Eric turned around and saw a tall, stylish blonde girl chasing after him.

The visitor was about the same age as himself; it was Paris Hilton, whom he had met once before, the heiress to the Hilton Hotels.

Eric had naturally heard of this young lady; before his time travel, she had caused a global sensation.

Paris Hilton has had a bad experience with her boyfriend, who leaked a sex tape of them, drawing global attention.

However, some say she deliberately created this hype. In any case, her fame did increase significantly after the incident; being famous for something negative is still being famous.

He has participated in reality shows and made many idiotic remarks, such as saying that he hates black people the most and that black people are not worthy of touching him, which are racist statements.

But Americans also know that she is a spoiled rich girl, so it's not surprising that she says anything idiotic, so it doesn't affect her much.

Kim Kardashian, who later became a huge star, was originally Paris Hilton's handbag carrier.

Interrupting during an interview to try and get attention, Paris Hilton angrily berated her on the spot.

But later, probably because she got tired of it and grew up, this girl suddenly disappeared from the entertainment industry to focus on her own business. When she reappeared, she was already a successful businesswoman with a net worth of over 10 billion US dollars.

Ironically, it was because of her retirement that her former sidekick, Kim Kardashian, seized the opportunity to become famous.

Eric harbored no ill will towards this young lady and politely asked, "Paris, what's wrong?"

Paris Hilton approached: "Are you leaving?"

"Yes, I still have things to take care of."

"Hehe. I know you're a very busy person, with a lot of things to handle every day. Your presence at the Golden Globe Awards is a great honor for the association."

"If it weren't for the nomination, you probably wouldn't even attend this boring party."

"Fortunately, I don't find it boring."

"Come on, your hasty departure already shows your attitude."

Eric chuckled a few times. "Paris, is there something you need? If not, I'm leaving."

"Wait, don't rush me. I really have something I want to discuss with you. Maybe we can talk alone," Paris Hilton said, giving him a flirtatious wink.

Eric had heard a little about this young lady's private life, which was far more chaotic than his own.

Although he didn't dislike her, and she was quite attractive, Eric wouldn't mind having a casual fling if he had nothing else to do.

However, Theron was waiting for her to comfort her and didn't have time to pay attention to her.

"I'm sorry, Paris, I think we should talk another day. I really have something else to do."

"Wait, please wait a moment."

Seeing that he was about to leave, Paris Hilton hurriedly tried to persuade him to stay.

"Actually, I just wanted to talk to you about work. You know, I've also worked in the film and television industry and acted in a few movies, but they didn't make much of a splash, so I wanted to ask you for help."

"Gal Gadot and the Olsen twins have proven that being your leading lady will definitely make you a star."

Eric stopped and paused. She remembered that Paris Hilton's best-received film was "House of Wax," but the film's reputation had nothing to do with her acting skills.

This would apply to any other beautiful and youthful girl; this young lady is simply not suited for acting, and she lacks the intention and perseverance to seriously study acting.

However, she is a socialite under the spotlight, belonging to a mysterious group in the eyes of many people, who are eager to know how she spends her days.

As the mistress of the Kardashians, a career in variety shows suits her well, and Lionheart TV also needs more diverse programming.

After a moment's thought, Eric said, "Movies might not be suitable for you, but if you'd like to film a variety show, I can plan one for you."

"It could be called 'Walking with Paris Hilton,' and the main content of the show is to showcase your family, your life, your circle of friends, and your extravagant spending."

Paris Hilton frowned. "Then I'd have no privacy at all! And who enjoys watching others eat and shop?"

"Paris, you have to trust me if you find me. If I say it's possible, it really is. Otherwise, why would the Emmys and Golden Globes give me the Best Screenplay award?"

"Think about it. If you're willing, give me an answer as soon as possible. Your sister Nicky Hilton is also very good; we could have a dual-lead drama."

After saying that, Eric turned and left. The Kardashians run a family business, so Paris could run a sister business too.

Eric had some recollection of Nicky Hilton because she had married the heir to the Rothschild family, forming a marriage alliance between the two families.

Yes, it's the Rothschild family you're thinking of.

Thanks to Song Hongbing's street vendor novel "Currency Wars," the Rothschild family became incredibly famous in China, with many believing they were the masterminds behind global domination.

This has led to many farcical situations, such as someone impersonating a Chinese official to commit fraud, and being treated as a guest of honor by numerous high-ranking officials.

In reality, the Rothschild family's net worth is only around 10 billion, barely qualifying them as a second-tier family, far inferior to the truly powerful families in various countries.

Otherwise, why would they arrange a marriage alliance with the Paris family? Just think about it and you'll understand.

After this little incident, Eric returned to his love nest.

Pushing open the door, I saw Theron still sitting on the sofa, sulking.

"Okay, honey, what's done is done, so don't be angry. Getting angry will only hurt you."

Charlize Theron rolled her eyes at him: "It's all your fault! Why did you have to film 'Blue Is the Warmest Color'? If you hadn't, I could have won the Oscar!"

"I couldn't help it. It was a project that was finalized before we met, and it had been in preparation for a long time."

"I don't care, can't you at least make it a little worse?"

"Well, it's already as bad as possible, otherwise I should have won both Best Director and Best Picture."

"Ugh! You're so annoying, Eric!"

"Really? Take a closer look at this face. If you still find this face repulsive, then there's no man in the world who can catch your eye."

"Disgusting, stop being so narcissistic!"

"Hehe. I promise you, I'll definitely win Best Actress at the Oscars. We'll be promoting it at full speed for the next month."

"What about 'Blue Is the Warmest Color'? Is it no longer being promoted?"

"No publicity, not even a little bit, and don't even think about getting a single penny of funding approved by me."

Although she knew Eric was just trying to make her laugh, Theron still chuckled.

"Forget it, it's still your hard work. What if it really has a chance to win Best Director or Best Film?"

"Hehe. I know you're the best to me."

"Virtue!"

(End of this chapter)