Chapter 407

As a theater that could be said to have been specially built for the Oscars, the Kodak Theater had put a lot of thought into how to receive the guests. After entering through the high arched door, they had to walk a long way to reach the front hall. Then, they had to go up several steps to enter the screening hall. The reporters couldn't come in at this time, so the guests could walk in twos and threes and talk at the same time.

"What a pity, Dan. I thought you could at least get a nomination." Adriaan was standing in front of a man, three women, and a little girl, and sighed loudly.

Denis looked very handsome in his suit and bow tie. Aniston, who was holding his arm tightly, was wearing a silver sleeveless mermaid evening gown. Her hair was tied up beautifully behind her head. She didn't look like a mother at all. Denis's twins were already one year old. Fortunately, they were also a pair of daughters. Otherwise, Adriaan would definitely be very depressed.

It was a pity that Winona seemed to have already moved in. Otherwise, it would be very interesting to stay here. After all, after being caught by him in the act and having a threesome, Winona moved into their house and claimed that she wanted to live with Aniston. And according to Denis, she was constantly persuading Aniston to elope with her. It was not clear whether she was expressing her love or not.

Adriaan wanted to remind him to be careful of the reporters taking pictures of the three of them, but after thinking about it, he decided not to. Denis was not stupid. He would definitely be on guard. If he was photographed like this, then he could only say that he was unlucky.

Needless to say, the little girl next to him was the cute Dakota Fanning. She was wearing a white, light blue, long-sleeved chiffon dress with a black dress, white socks, and small leather shoes. She looked very obedient. In particular, there was an exquisite hair clip in her golden hair. Her blue eyes were wide open, and anyone who saw her would feel pity for her.

As for the other two women, the petite one in a sapphire blue slim-shoulder evening gown was naturally Naomi Watts, who had won her first Oscar nomination for her excellent performance in I Am Sam. Beside her was the strongest contender for Best Actress tonight, Nicole Kidman. She was wearing a bright red slanted evening gown and was only half a head shorter than Adrian.

"It's okay. It was just luck, and I lack experience." Dennis shrugged and said, "Naomi, on the other hand, is very outstanding. It won't be a problem for her to get nominated for Best Supporting Actress."

"Thank you." Naomi's eyes were curved, and she looked very happy and excited. This was very normal. After wasting almost ten years, she had finally stepped into the ranks of the A-list celebrities and even received an Oscar nomination. How could she not be excited?

"Actually, Hannah is not bad. It's a pity that she didn't get nominated," she said modestly.

"It's okay. There will definitely be opportunities in the future." Dakota shrugged open-mindedly like Denis. Her cute action immediately made everyone laugh. Only Adriaan saw a trace of unwillingness in her eyes.

Just last year, little Emma and Julia had both been nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Award, breaking the record for the youngest person to win it. As for Dakota, who had been praised by many for her charisma, especially her role in I Am Sam, she had left a deep impression on many people, so there was no way they wouldn't look forward to her. This little girl was also very precocious, and if she really got a nomination, then she would break the record for being the youngest. But … Adriaan frowned slightly, but immediately recovered and then put it at the back of his mind.

"Okay, let's go in," he said after looking around.

Blanchett and Liv had already entered, Sophie and Monica were not far behind them, and the shadows of Kate and Sarah were already swaying at the door. Although Lin Zhiling, Kirsten, Natalie, Richel, and the others were still outside, it was enough to attract people's attention. Moreover, although Julia, Zeta-Jones, and Gwyneth were walking in front, they had not entered the hall yet. If they saw this situation, they might come back. They would not let go of the opportunity to teach him a lesson, so it was better for them to move forward quickly.

"I know, this is your first Oscar nomination, and you are very excited, but don't be so obvious, okay, Naomi?" Adriaan, who was two steps behind, laughed and teased Naomi.

"This is all because of you, Eide. Without you, this situation would not have happened to me!" Although she said so, her tone was coquettish, and it was obvious that she was acting like a spoiled child.

"Now you don't blame me for arranging too much work?" Adriaan asked with a smile.

This year, Naomi had two movies released. In addition to "Chicago," which was already scheduled, there was also "The Trembling Space" directed by David Fincher. After "Fight Club," Fincher began to plan a new movie. He agreed with Adriaan's idea of finding a balance between business and art. "Fight Club" was indeed a little too evil and anti-social, so this time, he planned to make a more commercial movie, just like "Psychological Game" after "Seven Deadly Sins."

However, although there was a long gap between his works, he had something to do during this period. For example, he worked as a producer for some movies, or produced music videos for Madonna. In addition, Adriaan intended to train him, so it was not until the beginning of 2001 that he got the script of "The Trembling Space" from David Cape.

At first, he wanted to invite Nicole to play the female lead. He admired her performance in "The Island" very much, but Nicole had just finished "Moulin Rouge" at that time and needed to rest, so she declined the invitation. Then, Adriaan recommended Naomi.

He knew about this movie. Although it was not highly rated among Fincher's works, it was considered good as a commercial movie, and there was a lot of room for the role to be played. Strength and motherly love had to be reflected in the horror. If these characteristics could be fully displayed in the movie, even if the movie's reputation was average, there would be a lot of praise for the actress.

Previously, Naomi had taken the horror route, so there was no barrier to her interpretation. Moreover, this role was rich in layers, so she could take the opportunity to change her style. No matter how you looked at it, it seemed like it was tailor-made for Naomi. So, it was decided. David Fincher respected Adriaan's opinion, and after the audition, he felt that she was not bad. As for Jodie Foster, she had no shortage of this type of role.

As for the daughter, it was naturally Kristen Stewart's. Originally, Adrian had thought of Dakota. She was a little young, but her acting skills were excellent. Kristen, on the other hand, had delicate features, but she would not look like a girl without long hair. However, considering that Dakota already had "I Am Sam" and an important role in "A Beautiful Mind", he still chose Kristen.

The movie started shooting in the middle of 2001. After it ended, Naomi did not rest for long. She immediately started preparing for "Chicago", and Adriaan had already told her in advance that "King Kong" would officially start shooting next year, and she would be the female lead. It was no wonder that Naomi complained that the schedule was too tight. Of course, she wasn't really complaining.

"Don't be so stingy, Eide." Naomi secretly rolled her eyes at him. "I only said one sentence, but you still can't forget it."

Then, she looked at him softly, full of indescribable affection. "Just as you said, I want to make up for everything that I have missed in the past ten years."

He had helped her when she was most helpless. He protected her, encouraged her, helped her stand up, and fully realized her potential. Now, he even gave her a bigger stage. So even though she knew that he was lustful, and that he liked to chase after all kinds of beautiful, elegant, or unique women, she was still willing to stay by his side.

Adriaan's eyes also softened, but the next second, he showed his true colors. He quickly pinched her perky butt. Naomi immediately stopped smiling and rolled her eyes at him.

If it was possible, he really wanted to go to the bathroom with Naomi at the award ceremony today. Unfortunately, he had already decided on the person before that. Adriaan slowed down as he thought about this, and soon, he was parallel to Monica.

"Sophie is in high spirits today," Adriaan looked behind him and teased Monica.

Not far behind him, Sophie was walking with a smile and laughing with the people around her. When Adriaan looked over, she boldly gave him a flirtatious look.

"Of course, this is her first Oscar nomination for Best Actress." Monica smiled slightly. She was not dissatisfied with Adriaan talking about Sophie when they walked together.

"But I think she definitely doesn't know that she might be happy for nothing." She then joked. As the second woman beside Adriaan to win an Oscar for Best Actress, she was very clear about certain things.

"Don't worry, there will be sooner or later." Adriaan shrugged with a smile and didn't continue on this topic. Instead, he looked at the hall door that was already close at hand. Although talking to his women at a slow pace would not be too eye-catching, it would also cause a situation where he couldn't talk to all the women. After all, he had been walking forward.

Of course, it didn't matter. Anyway, when he was on the red carpet at the Oscars, he didn't talk to all his women. What's more, Richel and Natalie probably didn't want to talk to him. The former was used to waiting for him to oppress her, while the latter was probably feeling conflicted and conflicted. She was afraid that she would be affected by him and make the wrong judgment. But … did she really think she could escape Adrian's grasp like this?

And even if he talked to them, there were still many women at home, such as Charlize, Ivanka, and so on.

"Have you really decided, Monica?" Adriaan suddenly asked.

Although it was a little confusing, Monica nodded solemnly. "Yes, didn't you say that people always have to try something new? I'm satisfied with the movie, so it's not bad to challenge myself in other aspects. Anyway … "

She smiled with gentleness and a little slyness, which looked very charming in her mature style. "… Someone is supporting me, even if I fail, it doesn't matter."

Adriaan chuckled and nodded. "Well, then do your best. You will succeed."

Monica wanted to start her own fashion brand. That was what they were talking about. She had already won the Oscar for Best Actress and had made a successful work like "The Matrix", both commercially and artistically. She was internationally famous and was called a national treasure by the Italians. All these achievements were more than enough.

Even three or four years ago, Monica wouldn't have thought that she would be able to achieve such an achievement. She was very content and not ambitious, especially after being with Adriaan for so many years. That was why she wanted to try something new after the completion of "The Matrix," such as starting her own fashion brand.

She had been a model for at least ten years, and she grew up in Italy. She had a natural sensitivity to fashion. Whether it was clothes, perfume, or shoes, she could grasp the context of fashion. However, in this way, he had to devote himself wholeheartedly. If he wanted to create a brand, it was best for the founder to design it himself. This way, he could grasp the preferences of the people or the celebrities and drive the trend.

In terms of connections, Monica was not lacking at all. She had Adriaan behind her, and she had many friends in the entertainment and fashion circles over the years. But in this way, the movie business had to be put aside, unless he was just playing like some celebrities, hanging on to some well-known brands, and designing one or two things to attract fans to spend money.

Anyway, Monica was more of a movie star now, which was why Adriaan was worried. She had made up her mind, so he chose to support her.

I'm looking forward to it, Monica. I'm really looking forward to what kind of trend your fashion brand will bring. It'll be more interesting in the future. With this thought in mind, Adriaan entered the stage hall of the Kodak Theater.

On the ceiling, beautiful lights were arranged in circles to form an oval, with a dazzling light. On the stage, there was a golden arch, which looked quite gorgeous. Almost half of the seats, which could accommodate more than 3,000 people, were occupied. There were three floors in the back, and more than ten small boxes on both sides.

"It's indeed a multi-purpose stage. Movies, patterns, and stage plays can all be played here." Adriaan sighed after sitting in his seat. Then he looked at Nicole next to him and winked playfully. "Why can't the organizers arrange for us to sit in the boxes on both sides? Personally, I think it's more comfortable to sit there and watch the award ceremony. "

Nicole snorted softly and turned her head to the side, ignoring him. How could she not understand what he was talking about? Adriaan laughed and looked to the side. Gwyneth, Blanchett, and Liv were all nearby, while Julia, Zeta-Jones, Kate, and Sarah were far away. This was because this year's "Moulin Rouge", "The Lord of the Rings", and "A Beautiful Mind" were the most closely related to him, so the seats of the three crews were arranged together. It was like this every year, almost becoming an Oscar tradition. He was the only one who was treated like this.

After another ten minutes, the hall was finally full, and the award ceremony was about to officially begin. However, the way the host appeared was very special. She descended from the ceiling on a rope ladder, and the background music was the soundtrack of "Moulin Rouge". Coupled with her gorgeous dress, there was no doubt that she was imitating the gorgeous dress of Nicole in the movie.

Well, if the host was a beautiful woman, it would be very pleasing to the eye to appear in such a way. But was Ubi Goldberg a beautiful woman? Therefore, the audience burst into laughter. Especially when she opened her mouth to greet them, her deliberately pretended to be slippery and her rather plump body swayed, which made the crowd burst into laughter.

Seeing this, Adrian shook his head slightly. Nicole, who was beside him, had a smile on her face, but there was a hint of disdain in her eyes. After all, this was the role that she was most proud of. Even if she knew that the other party had no ill intentions and was only trying to liven up the atmosphere and attract attention, it was inevitable that she would feel uncomfortable.

Adriaan also saw this and shook his head slightly. This was just the beginning. The Goldbergs would have more tricks up their sleeves. This was already the fourth time that Ubi Goldberg had hosted the Oscars. Although Billy Chrystal was a good host, it was impossible for him to continue hosting. Even if the Film School was willing, Billy might not agree. Although hosting the Oscars was glamorous, it was also a very taxing task.

However, there were not many people who could replace him as a good host. Therefore, to be on the safe side, the Film School invited Ubi Goldberg to host this time. At least the previous few awards that she had hosted had good ratings.

However, Goldberg had a rather … not bad habit, but it made Adriaan, a person who liked beautiful women, very uncomfortable. She liked to change into gorgeous clothes and swagger around on the stage. In the previous three Oscars that she had hosted, she had changed into seven or eight sets of clothes at the least.

Although the main purpose of changing her clothes was to attract attention and increase the ratings, it was still the same as before. If it was a beautiful woman, it would be pleasing to the eye. However, it was a fat black woman … This was really not discrimination. It was just the truth.

Sure enough, in the following awards ceremony, when two or three awards were given out, she would change into a different set of clothes. Most of the time, she was imitating Nicole's appearance in "Moulin Rouge." Although it was not the gorgeous outfit with the pheasant feathers on her back, it made her look even more comical. Therefore, Nicole's expression was not very good.

"Why do you care about such a small thing?" Adriaan grabbed her hand and whispered in her ear.

Of course, Nicole knew this, so she took a deep breath and calmed down. She watched as the awards were given out one by one.