Hollywood Secret Garden

As the figure of the girl came out from the airport lobby, the reporters who were waiting outside and whispering all of a sudden shut their mouths, and then took out microphones, recording pens, cameras and other equipment by magic and rushed up. The bodyguards, who were obviously three or four times more than usual, immediately stood in a circle and surrounded the girl.

"Miss Angela, may I ask what prompted you to put "The Pianist" on the screen?"

"May I ask how you felt directing this movie, Miss Angela?"

"What do you think of Rupert Chomley's criticism of you in Le Figaro?"

"Aren't you going to defend yourself against these challenges? Or can we consider you acquiescing?"

However, Angela did not answer. She kept smiling and walked to the front of the caravan that had been waiting for a long time. After the bodyguard opened the door for herself, she turned to the reporter and said, "I will answer all questions with facts!"

Then she ignored the media and directly got into the car and left, but just as Angela sat down, regardless of the car starting, she jumped over in surprise and gave the father opposite her a big hug: "I didn't expect you to pick me up in person, Dad! "

"My dear daughter came back from England after leaving home for a few months, why can't I take some time to pick her up?" Jared patted his daughter's face with a smile, and then said with a sigh: "You Looks tired, Chrissy."

"That's because the jet lag hasn't reversed yet. After crossing the Atlantic Ocean, I crossed the entire United States immediately, so exhaustion is inevitable." Angela waved her hand indifferently.

"No, no, my dear, I'm not talking about your mental exhaustion, but..." Father frowned and thought for a while, "Well, I don't know what to say for a while, that's how you feel as a parent. Intuition for children."

"Intuition?" Angela blinked, and asked tentatively after a few seconds: "Don't you think I will get depression after directing this movie, Dad?"

Then she said with a smile: "I know this history is very heavy, but since I choose to put it on the screen, I will be fully prepared, so don't be so worried, okay? Besides, I have already spent time at Claridge Castle. I’ve been on vacation for a week, wouldn’t it be possible that mothers with depression don’t know? Besides, people with depression don’t like to laugh like me, do they?”

Father didn't say anything, just smiled and touched her head.

After returning home, it was natural to take a bath and rest to get rid of the jet lag. Finally, I could sleep well without the annoying little guy Angela. In addition, her mother was not at home, so she slept until she woke up naturally for several days.Sometimes even when she woke up, she would stay in bed, and Anne had to break into the room and throw the quilt on the floor—obviously, this trick should have been given to her by Jennifer.

"I don't know when our lady became so rude." Angela was very dissatisfied with this.

"A lady is only polite to a lady, dear," replied Anne.

Generally speaking, life at home is quite happy, especially after returning home after more than half a year.Whether it is pulling Alizee to play tennis or asking Annie to swim together, it is a pleasant thing.The only thing that made her a little unhappy was that there were so many paparazzi around the villa that it was impossible to sneak out and date Jessica or Kate.

"I think you should do an exclusive interview or something. It's better to hold a joint interview on TV, magazines, and newspapers." Sparrow said to her when he came to the villa to handle some work matters for her.

"Oh my god, it's another interview," Angela said sullenly, "it's nerve-wracking to deal with these guys all the time."

"Unfortunately, unless you don't want to be related to the entertainment industry anymore or don't care about it at all, it is necessary to be interviewed to reassure the curiosity of the public." Sparrow shrugged.

"I know," Angela curled her lips. It has been nearly 8 years since she stepped into the entertainment industry, and of course she understands that these are necessary. "Then do you have any suggestions?"

"Needless to say syndicated interviews for newspapers; for TV shows, Oprah's talk show or "The Tonight Show" are good choices, and I believe they will be very happy; as for magazines, "Vanity Fair" editor-in-chief Garlick Sir has called me four times to ask if you would like to be on the cover." Sparrow replied after thinking for a while.

Angela twitched the corner of her mouth, and then asked again: "From your point of view, which one should I choose? I made it very clear that I choose one of the three, so don't try to persuade me to accept all of them."

Speaking of this, the girl narrowed her eyes: "You should be clear, Jack, I can cooperate with the media, but I'm definitely not someone who can't live without them."

"Of course, I understand. In fact, you have already done it, haven't you? Reporters have said a long time ago that as long as you think about it, you will create countless news." Sparrow shook his head with a smile , "Well, let's not talk about this, if you choose one of the three, my suggestion is to be on the cover of "Vanity Fair."

"The cover of "Vanity Fair"?" Angela pouted, "Forget it, I admire their stalking, but my answer is still: No! Although I admit that because of my mother, I have some problems with dressing So little experience, but I don’t think I have much intersection with fashion magazines. I don’t think I need to repeat this sentence in the future.”

"Listen to me, Angie?" A wry smile flashed across Sparrow's face, "First of all, you should know that being on the covers of various magazines is one of the ways to maintain your popularity—be careful, don't be impatient, Hear me out, will you?"

Sparrow raised his finger before Angela tried to refute, and after carefully considering the words, he spoke again: "Yes, I know what you think, but Angie, from the moment you stepped into this circle, you How many times have you turned down the cover invitations of various magazines? The only time it was on the "Fortune" magazine, you must know that not every female star can care about the cover invitations of magazines such as "Time" and "Vanity Fair" like you.

Of course, I don't want to complain. Even if you don't count the strength of your family, the talents you have shown are enough to dismiss people or things you don't like.But Angie, I think it is necessary for you to recall the interaction with FANS—even though you refused again and again, Mr. Garlick still called me every time, and they have shown the utmost sincerity. "

Angela rested her chin on one hand and stared at the flower garden in the distance with her eyes out of focus. She had to admit that Sparrow had moved her, but——

"Okay, I can accept this invitation, but..." Angela looked at her manager and said slowly, "You should know my request."

"As you wish." Sparrow nodded.

The "Vanity Fair" magazine responded very quickly, and within four days after receiving the feedback information, the theme proposal was sent.Angela was basically satisfied, and at the same time drew a lot of pictures in her own conception according to the plan and added a lot of explanatory text. These rather delicate pictures fully demonstrated her painting skills and some insights on fashion.

In fact, Angela would not mind drawing some more refined CG drawings on the computer and handing them over to them, if it hadn't been for a long time and the time was too late.

"...It's almost like this. We will make the light on your face softer. As for the posture, there is no requirement, everything is up to you." Annie Leibovitz, the chief photographer of "Vanity Fair", said to Angie La said, then raised her eyebrows: "I believe that with Miss Angela's understanding of fashion, she will definitely show her most beautiful side."

The direct consequence of drawing according to the plan is that when taking photos, we have to face Leibovitz's current half-approved and half-targeted situation.Although Angela did not state in the note sent back that she must do this, most of the other party's arrangements still took her request seriously.For Leibovitz, who has always been able to manipulate any big-name star at will, this is more like a small challenge to her authority.

There are four themes in total: office, stage, studio and music room.The clothing corresponding to each theme is also different. In the office, it is a black women's suit and white village clothes. The image of a strong woman is simply to have the atmosphere of Yujie; on the stage, it is trousers, Wide vests and trinkets are full of youthful vigor; as for the set, short-sleeved T-shirts and torn jeans, jackets tied around the waist with sleeves, and hats turned upside down, a sense of unruly beauty suddenly arises; and the last music The living room is also the most painful. Angela has to wear nineteenth-century women's clothing and accompany various musical instruments in turn. The corset inside is extremely uncomfortable, but the elegant and quiet classical temperament is simply highlighted.

Although the final effect is very good, Angela often had disputes with Leibovitz in the middle of filming, such as——

"If it's just to reflect the vitality of youth, these clothes are enough." Angela said to Leibovitz, referring to those alternative clothes.Although Angela did not mind wearing skirts and lace stockings because of the low profile of "Vanity Fair", but this does not mean that she can give up her persistence.

"I doubt it, Miss Angela," Leibovitz said sarcastically, "I don't think you really understand what youth and vitality are. These things are not just reflected in clothes."

"I want to make a correction. It should not only be reflected in the amount of clothes," Angela narrowed her eyes. "It would be absurd to say that fewer clothes are more natural. So, Ms. Leibovitz, my answer Yes: No!"

After the other party raised her eyebrows, Angela spread her hands and shrugged: "I don't have to think what you think is right, and I don't have to insist on what you insist on. If artists are all tyrants, the world will So sad."

Leibovitz frowned. To be honest, she had worked with many big stars, but she had nothing to do with this talented lady.This made her very uncomfortable, but as a smart person, she also understood that Angela didn't care at all. The reason why those big-name stars were willing to listen to her was because they wanted her and Vanity Fair.But now it's "Vanity Fair" that is going to ask Angela, so naturally it has to follow the other party's request.

"I think it's a worthwhile long-term investment," editor-in-chief Garrick once told her. "You know, Anne, that common sense, ordinary rules don't apply to this lady genius. Come to think of it, she didn't even The cover invitation of "Time" can be rejected without any care. But many people don't fully understand this aspect, so it is very important to build a good relationship and make her a regular visitor of "Vanity Fair."

Although Leibowitz did not fully agree with Garlick's words, after seeing Angela's drawing according to the plan, she still admitted that the other party had her own views on art, which is why she had the half-targeted and half-approved attitude before. .

How perfect it would be if she would cooperate fully with me.Thinking this way, Leibovitz slowed down his tone a lot: "Don't you think you are a little too conservative, Miss Angie?"

"Conservative? What is conservative and what is open, Ms. Leibovitz?" Angela raised her lips, "Compared to the [-]th century, it is amazingly open to just pull a woman on the street Yes. Again, everyone is different, and what you think is right may not necessarily be right for me.”

After a pause, she suddenly came to Leibovitz's ear and whispered, "For me, my body is my most precious asset, so I will only undress in front of my lover."

Leibovitz raised her eyebrows, an indescribable light flashed in her eyes, and a few seconds later she said, "Okay, I get it, but... the next pose is completely up to me. "

Angela stared at her for a moment before shrugging: "As you wish, ma'am."

All arguments eventually come to an agreement, even the most heated mid-shoot.Angela was willing to accept as soon as she saw a good deal, and she was willing to make a certain degree of compromise. In addition to the reciprocation mentioned earlier and the good talk with the chief photographer in other aspects, the more important thing was that Annie Leibovitz is gay.

Frankly speaking, if another person asked Angela to take off her clothes, even if she left without turning around, she would scold the other party all over with harsh words, even if the other party was a gay man.

Lesbians are another matter.Yes, it is differential treatment, so what?Angela didn't take it seriously.Leibovitz's relationship with Susan Sontag was already well known, which is why Angela got along well with her.

Of course, at the same time, he was very careful, unlike before being easily seen through by Jodie Foster and Ann Heche.

After the shooting, it is natural to have an exclusive interview with "Vanity Fair". Although it is a fashion magazine, the content of the interview is not limited to fashion, but also about love, life, career and current focus.Yes, this is already a routine in interviews, but it depends on the reporter's ability to let the interviewees break out some exclusive news.

"So you like directing more than anything else," asked Emily Collins, Vanity Fair's chief reporter. "May I take it that way?"

"It can only be said that I prefer the job of being a director at this stage," Angela replied with a smile, "No one will always maintain enthusiasm for their careers. The bottleneck period is essential. Whenever this time It’s best to think from another angle or do something completely irrelevant, and only by breaking through your own bottlenecks will your career be promoted to a higher level.”

"So will it happen, like when you divert your attention because you are more interested in other things, and then completely forget what you originally wanted to do?" Collins raised his eyebrows.

"Everyone's way of thinking is different. I can only say that for me, although making a movie that I want to make makes me very happy, acting, singing, painting, and writing are also very happy, so it's So far I don't appear to be giving up on any of them completely."

"But you haven't had an impressive role on the screen for a long time, haven't you?" Collins smiled slyly, "Many movie fans complain about this, and they think you may go behind the scenes from now on."

"That's because I don't have any suitable characters that I like." Angela didn't change her face. "I admit that I am very picky about movie stories, probably because I wrote stories at the beginning, but I have already signed a role contract."

"It's an epic movie that you revealed on your blog?" Collins asked with interest, "Can you reveal something?"

"I'm sorry, although they didn't stipulate that I can't say it, but I personally think it's better to wait for some things to appear naturally," Angela replied with a smile, "The only thing I can say is that I will play a male role instead!"

"Crossplay?!" Collins was really surprised, "You mean the character to be performed is a male?"

"Of course." Angela nodded affirmatively.

"This is unbelievable," the other party shook his head in disbelief, "Frankly speaking, you are a very beautiful woman, and I don't think anyone will forget your amazing appearance at the premiere of "Titanic", so ...are you playing a man who is very feminine, as beautiful as a woman?"

Angela laughed loudly: "I'm sorry, I really can't say more, but I believe that when the movie is released, everyone will be surprised."

"Okay, so let's change the subject, what made you want to adapt a heavy novel like "The Pianist" into a movie?" Collins asked one of the most important questions in this interview.

Angela was silent for a moment as if recalling something, then she slowly opened her mouth: "I think it might be helpful to explain something in advance. In 92, I starred in "Schindler's List" character, one day Mr. Yitzhak Perlman and Mr. John Williams were invited to the set to visit Mr. Spielberg. After chatting, they watched a lot of Holocaust-related Documentary, and I sneaked in at that time..."