Chapter 519

"All in all, you already have three-quarters of the Best Actress Award in your hands. We just need to maintain our current advantage." Adrian sat on the sofa by the floor-to-ceiling window. Under the winter sunlight, he caressed Gwenis's blonde hair as she leaned against him and said lazily.

"Is that all?" Gwenis pouted and said with some dissatisfaction and coquettishness.

"What do you plan to do then?" Adriaan revealed an exaggerated expression. "You have to know that Kate didn't receive such treatment in the past."

Blanchett, who was lying on the sofa and flipping through a book, raised her head and glanced at them before shrugging.

"Liv had a hard time even getting nominated for the award for a long time, let alone receiving such treatment." He then looked at Liv, who was sitting on a chair closer to the French window, hugging Eleanor and making her giggle.

"Oh, Eleanor, your father is bullying me again." Liv immediately pouted and complained to the little one. "He refused to give me a chance, but he used the excuse that I don't have any talent to fool me."

"Daddy is a bad guy." The little one opened her beautiful blue eyes and earnestly recited the words that she learned from her sister. Liv and Gwyneth immediately burst into laughter, especially Liv, who kissed Eleanor's chubby cheeks and praised her loudly for saying it so well.

As for Blanchett, although she didn't say anything and the open book blocked her expression, her slightly trembling hands could be seen.

"Alright, I should stop Lily from instilling bad information into her sister." Adriaan sighed helplessly and then felt a chill in his ear.

"Eide —" Gwyneth, who was nibbling his ear, continued to act coquettishly. "You said that you would let me stand on the podium in glory."

"Isn't it glorious now?" Adriaan asked with a smile, but when he saw the resentful look on her face, he didn't continue teasing her. "Don't worry, Gwyneth. You will understand when the nomination list is out."

He pinched her chin lovingly. Ever since Old Pablo passed away, Gwyneth, who had always been very obedient, had completely become his possession. Basically, Adriaan could play with her however he wanted. Of course, Gwyneth also knew how to keep Adriaan fresh, so she didn't immediately agree to many things. She was always bashful and hesitant, and would only let him tease her until he was almost done.

This was not bad. It was both romantic and interesting. It was worth all of Adriaan's effort.

"I'm sure that Kate should have guessed something, but she shouldn't have guessed it completely …" Adriaan looked at Blanchett at this time. "So even if I tell you, it will only reduce the surprise at most."

"Don't worry, Eide." Blanchett put down the book in her hand and rolled her eyes at Adriaan. "I won't tell her."

"Alright, alright, then let's wait and see!" Gwyneth sighed, then giggled and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Since you are so sure, why don't we … have a child first?"

Hearing this proposal, Adriaan raised his eyebrows. "No problem. If you can ignore other people's opinions and walk the red carpet with a big belly, we can even start work tonight."

"I knew it." Gwyneth stuck out her tongue and didn't mention it again. She only said this to remind Adriaan.

"Don't worry. Two to three months will be over soon." Adriaan smiled, then walked to Liv and took Eleanor from her. Then he reached out and pinched his youngest daughter's cheek. "Do you know, Eleanor? You will soon have a younger brother or sister."

"Mi Mi? Mi Mi? " The little girl said vaguely, staring at her father's nose without blinking, as if it was more attractive to her.

"By the way, Liv, since you like children so much, why don't you …" After kissing his daughter, Adriaan suddenly thought of something and looked at Liv half-jokingly.

"I won't do it." Liv pouted and snorted. "There's Eleanor, there's Lily, there's Diana, there's Juliet, there's Mary, and there'll definitely be more in the future. Why must I have children?"

Well, that's true. Judging from her childish look, even if she was pregnant now, she would still not be ready to be a mother. Adriaan smiled and was about to say something, but the next second, he cried out. The naughty Eleanor giggled and reached out to scratch his nose.

The laughter of the women rang out again. The villa where Blanchett, Gwyneth, and Liv lived together was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Back to the movie. No matter how high the reviews of "The She-Devil" and "Gwyneth" were, and no matter how Gwyneth was likely to win the Best Actress Oscar this year, it was just a low-budget literary movie. Before December, it would be screened in hundreds of cinemas at most. It was nothing compared to the commercial blockbusters that were screened in thousands of cinemas.

Not long after "The She-Devil" was screened, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" premiered in both the UK and the US. Of course, the premiere couldn't be held outside of the UK.

Adriaan definitely had to attend. Although Christmas was approaching, and "The Lord of the Rings", "Chicago", "The Hours", and other movies were all waiting to be screened. The filming of "La Vie En Rose" was still ongoing, and "Julie and Julia", which had already started filming, also needed to be supervised. However, he still had time to go to London.

More importantly, unless there was an irresistible force, he would suffer if he didn't attend the premiere of little Emma's movie.

It was drizzling in London on the day of the premiere, but that didn't stop the passion of the fans. The scene was even bigger than last year. After "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was screened, the passion of the fans was fully unleashed, and the entire series was established as a classic. It was no wonder that this happened this year.

Compared to the fans and reporters who could wear thick clothes and hold umbrellas, the actors were in much more pain, especially the actresses. In order to show off their beauty, they had to wear thin clothes on the red carpet in winter, and they had to pose for the reporters in all kinds of poses. Fortunately, the road from the entrance to the theater wasn't far. As long as they grit their teeth and endured the endless questions from the reporters, they would basically be fine.

"I really don't know what those fellas are thinking. The weather is so cold." Little Emma complained to Adrian after she entered the theatre after being treated this way.

After understanding the situation in detail, Adriaan couldn't help but laugh. Because the evening gown had sleeves, not only did it not expose her back or shoulders, it didn't even expose her arms. Therefore, Little Emma, who was afraid of the cold, stuck a lot of heat packs inside. However, because there were too many of them, she felt like she was falling if she walked a little faster. It wasn't fun to fall out of the heat packs in this kind of situation. She could only walk forward very slowly, so the reporters and fans kept asking her questions.

Of course, this kind of thing couldn't be said directly. Little Emma was depressed, and with her little temper, she wouldn't be reasonable at a time like this. Therefore, Adriaan only smiled and comforted her.

In addition to the director and actors of the second film, the director of the third film, Michael Neville, and some of the actors also attended the red carpet, including Liu Yifei. As the actress who played Harry's first love, Zhang Qiu, and had officially joined the crew for a period of time, she was also quite famous in the United Kingdom. In school, people often asked her about the filming and asked her for autographs. From time to time, the paparazzi would walk around the school. She was already a small star, so it was no problem for her to attend the premiere of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

"You did very well, Qianqian. Keep smiling and don't talk much. There's no big problem with your manners, but you should be bolder and more lively," Adriaan said after privately calling Liu Yifei to a quiet corner.

"En, I got it." Liu Yifei nodded her head obediently.

Adriaan smiled and said, "Don't be so nervous. This is your first time on the red carpet. It's normal to have these kinds of situations. You'll slowly get used to it after a few more times."

He paused and reached out to pinch her chin. Then he glanced around and leaned over to kiss her on the lips. "Also, this time I'm in London for a very short time, and I have other things to do. After you attend the premiere, there will be paparazzi coming, so I won't go to your house. Remember to tell your mother."

"Oh." Liu Yifei nodded, and a look of disappointment flashed across her face.

Very good. Adriaan, who saw everything, thought in his heart. On second thought, Liu Xiaoli was also very obedient now.

She originally wanted to accompany her daughter to the premiere. On one hand, she was worried that her daughter wouldn't be able to adapt. After all, for so many years, she had taken care of Liu Yifei's life. On the other hand, she was worried that her daughter would be out of her control. After all, she basically depended on her daughter for the rest of her life. She often visited her during filming. Plus, she wanted to be in the limelight, so she brought it up in a roundabout way.

However, this request was rejected by Adriaan. He only asked the director of the third film, Neville, to take care of Liu Yifei on the red carpet. As for Liu Xiaoli, she could focus on running the gallery. You don't understand? Then learn! There were no completely useless women around him. Even Keeley had gained countless fans with her impressive breasts. She was extremely popular in Super Heroes.

There would be plenty of parties for her to attend in the future. Instead of worrying about it now, she might as well learn how to run the gallery while expanding her horizons. Perhaps it was because she had suffered too much, or maybe it was because she was new here, and Adriaan had instructed her to keep a low profile. She had also gotten to know some ladies in the neighborhood.

However, she still had the mentality of an ordinary citizen. If she interacted with them too much and was seen through, it was inevitable that she would be looked down upon behind her back.

"If you really want to help your daughter, then repackage your image," Adriaan warned Liu Xiaoli.

She still had some tricks up her sleeve. If she repackaged herself and learned the art of speaking, she would be more presentable when she attended events in the future. She wouldn't say anything inappropriate.

Liu Xiaoli hesitated for a moment before agreeing to Adriaan's suggestion. Basically, she knew that she was about to lose control of her daughter. Fortunately, her daughter still relied on her. Fortunately, she was also … so she was very obedient.

Therefore, Adriaan felt that it was about time. Unfortunately, he couldn't do it now. What he said to Liu Yifei was not an excuse. Not accompanying little Emma in London? That was something unimaginable. The movie had just ended and she was already doing it.

"Are you still going to say that there's nothing going on between you two, Mr. Kewell?" Little Emma pulled Adriaan and asked in a low voice. She had a naughty smile on her face as she kept glancing at Liu Yifei.

"It has nothing to do with who?" Adrian pretended to be a fool.

"Don't hide it. I saw it all. It's crystal clear!" Little Emma puffed her chest out. Adriaan could only pretend to be deaf and mute to avoid it.

Surprisingly, the little fellow didn't pursue the matter. In the following days, she didn't mention it at all as if she had forgotten about it, which made Adrian puzzled. She wasn't that kind of person. There must be some 'conspiracy' she was planning!

However, Adrian was careful for a few days, and he didn't see any movements from Little Emma. She was just like usual, dragging him around to play and avoiding the paparazzi. After Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was released, it was unsurprisingly popular among the fans. Even though the plot had been cut, the major media outlets still gave it high marks. Similarly, a few minor actors were bound to appear on the entertainment headlines.

However, they were still children. No matter how arrogant the paparazzi were, they wouldn't dare to treat them like adult stars. Plus, Adriaan was experienced in dealing with paparazzi, so he wasn't disturbed when he was with Little Emma. Until he left, the little girl didn't do anything else. Although she was still naughty sometimes, she knew her limits.

Under such circumstances, Adriaan could only conclude that the little girl had finally grown up. However, he couldn't help but feel a sense of loss when he let out a sigh of relief.

After returning to Los Angeles, there was another premiere. First was Chicago, then Lord of the Rings 2. The reason why Chicago was placed before Lord of the Rings 2 was because it was an art film and a musical. There were only 500 cinemas connected, so there was no conflict with Lord of the Rings 2.

However, the premiere still had to be held. It was also a very popular musical on Broadway. With Naomi and Zeta Jones as the main actors, it was impossible for Adriaan not to attend.

There was no need to talk about the details. Although the premiere of Chicago was not big, it was very lively. Naomi and Zeta Jones were dressed up and killed a lot of film on the red carpet. Especially when Adriaan appeared, he held them on both sides, and the shutters kept ringing. One was the Miracle Girl, and the other was the Miracle Girl. Although both women had scandals from time to time, everyone knew that they had a close relationship with the Miracle Director.

The premiere was considered a success. The three leads, Naomi, Zeta-Jones, and Clooney, spent more than half a year practicing singing and dancing. The director, Rob Maxier, had also directed the stage play "Chicago" before, so he was familiar with the production process. Therefore, the dramatic tension and appeal of the film did not lose to the stage play. The timing of the song and dance during the plot development was also very natural, so most film critics gave it good reviews.

"The exquisite picture, the perfect use of color, and the dazzling jazz dance make people feel like they are in the 1970s Chicago."

"Everyone's performance is excellent. Katherine Zeta Jones is hot and charming, Naomi Watts is sweet and cute, and George Clooney is cunning. Of course, they are all scheming."

"Murder? It doesn't matter, as long as you dance well and have a good lawyer. "

Amidst countless praises, the film also received a box office of 10.78 million in the first week, which was very good compared to the cinema release. Miramax's marketing strategy was really good. However, comments such as "Chicago is another outstanding musical film after Moulin Rouge, and musical films are about to usher in another renaissance" could be ignored. To a large extent, Moulin Rouge was a rebound after the musical hit the bottom. In the future, it might continue to be mediocre like other genres, occasionally producing a masterpiece, but it was almost impossible for it to become a big hit.

This was just like "Pirates of the Caribbean". Before it, pirate movies had already come to an end. Hence, this ingenious and well-made movie with fantasy elements became a popular commercial blockbuster and even developed into a series. However, would there be any new pirate movies in the future?

Although Chicago was excellent, as the premiere date of Lord of the Rings 2 approached, everyone's eyes, regardless of whether they liked or hated it, were involuntarily attracted to it. As early as when "The Matrix 2" was released, "The Lord of the Rings 2" was implicated in the debate between movie fans. Since then, people had been paying close attention to "The Matrix 2", especially since it became the fourth movie to break 100 million in its opening week. People were very interested to see if "The Lord of the Rings 2" could break 100 million in its opening week.

Then, it was revealed that "The She-Devil" was directed by Adrian, which caused quite a stir. As a result, the ratio between the box office and the number of cinemas of this artistic film reached a very high level. Now, "The Lord of the Rings 2" was the third film released by the Miracle Director at the end of this year. Coupled with the good results of "The Lord of the Rings 1" and the fact that Gwenis, the female lead of "The She-Devil", would play an important role in this film. As for the other two important female characters, the Elven Queen was one of the Miracle Girls, and the Elven Princess was rumored to have an ambiguous relationship with Adrian, people naturally paid more attention to them.

This was also helpful for the movie's promotion. Therefore, the premiere of "The Lord of the Rings 2" on Christmas Eve was naturally extremely grand.