Chapter 1150： Sincere friendship

Hugo and Cameron were left on the red carpet for ten minutes, during which Hugo wanted to leave three times before and after, but they were all kept by reporters hoarse — not only reporters, but also TV stations that broadcast. They were willing to let Hugo go, but Hugo and Cameron could only laugh until their faces became stiff, and then turned and entered the sacred auditorium.

Tonight is Hugo’s second visit to the Sacred Auditorium in a month. Not long ago, both the Grammys and today’s Oscar chose to host the feast. Hugo is obviously more familiar. Walking into the hall outside the auditorium, the warm air rushed in, blocking the sea breeze from the west coast.

Paul Newman greeted him with a smile, "I came later than you, but arrived earlier than you. It seems that you caused a lot of trouble on the red carpet." Paul greeted Cameron kindly, and then He firmly shook Hugo's right hand again. Although Paul is 70 years old this year, he is still full of energy.

Hugo smiled embarrassedly, but the reaction on his lips was quick, "The pirated Paul Newman competes with the genuine Paul Newman. The reporters are very busy. They dare not entangle the original version and can only attack the pirated version. "A word that caused Paul to clap his hands and laugh.

Although more people in the battle for the best actor this time focused on the duel between Hugo and Tom Hanks, as Hugo said, he is known as "Paul Newman II." Now he has a chance to compete head-on with Paul, which has also triggered a lot of discussion.

"I won last time." Paul said with a joking taste while smiling. He was talking about the Berlin Film Festival. "No one is a fool" defeated "Before Sunrise" and won the actor for Paul.

Hugo tilted his head slightly, "Uh, if I remember correctly, it should be a tie." Hugo is again saying that last year's Cannes Film Festival, "Pulp Fiction" defeated the "Money Empire" and achieved it. Hugo's first trophy for the three major film festivals.

Paul's smile became brighter, and then frowned slightly, and said solemnly, "I remember they said you are more like Brando." As if to say that Hugo's rebelliousness is nothing like him.

"Are you sure?" Hugo's retort left Paul speechless: Although Paul is a gentleman, he is not actually a person willing to compromise. From this perspective, Hugo and Paul are actually very similar.

"The last time I had a meal with Shirley, she mentioned you, and we both sighed that now the actors in the sixties have finally started to grab the right." Paul joked lightly, as if it was just a routine. . But if you think about it carefully, you know that things are not that simple.

Shirley here refers to "Shirley Lansing", Paramount's new helm. Paul will mention Shirley at this time, obviously because he heard about the casting of "Mission Impossible". Presumably Paul said a lot of good things for Hugo in front of Shirley. In many cases, Hollywood connections work in this way unknowingly, but they often have a decisive significance.

Paul will bring up this matter, but he is actually saying to Hugo: If there is a need, he can help. Hugo's reaction was still a little slower, because he was really not that sensitive to names. He was just a "Shirley". His association ability was naturally slow. "Does it start now? I remember it should be in the 1980s. Will it begin?"

Tom Cruise is the most typical representative.

While talking, Paul noticed a figure walking in slowly. He was about to walk over to say hello, but after thinking about it, he looked at Hugo and Cameron, "I met an old friend, you want Shall we go over and say hello together?"

Hugo raised his head and saw Gregorian Parker (.) standing not far away.

This veteran gentleman who has been in Hollywood for half a century is one of the important symbols of Hollywood for many people. That "Roman Holiday" wrote the eternal classic of romantic movies, and "killing a robin" "", "Doctor Edward (, "Kilimanjaro's Snow (the... of. and other works, let his name go down in history.

When Hugo first met Catherine Hepburn, he actually thought about when he would meet these Hollywood golden age superstars, such as Audrey Hepburn, such as Gregorian Parker, such as Vivien-Lee, such as Elizabeth Taylor, such as Marlon Brando. Although the time when these actors were active on the big screen is very far from Hugo-whether it is before or after the journey, there is no doubt that these actors have left classic works in the long history of film, even in 2014 or It is a more distant future, and it is still memorable.

Hugo did not expect that he first met Paul Newman, and now he has the opportunity to meet Gregorian Parker.

Gregorian is seventy-nine years old this year. Although he is still receiving films after the 1980s, the frequency is very low, and most of the time he is just a cameo. This time, the Oscars invited Gregorian to attend, thanks to the face of Robert Redford and Paul Newman-these two people have worked together on many classics such as "Tiger Leopard" and "Cheat in Cheat". The masterpiece, the relationship is extraordinary, Gregory is specifically to endorse the "behind the scenes lie": he will introduce the "behind the scenes lie" to all audiences at the awards ceremony.

While thinking about it, Paul had already walked up to Gregorian, with a gentle smile on his face, and said gracefully, "Hey, gentleman, you are slower and slower now."

Gregorian did not answer immediately, but slowly raised his head. After seeing the person who came, he smiled, "Why are you so anxious? This is not my stage." Her voice was calm and dull, but she still maintained her graceful demeanor, "Is Joanna okay? Why didn't you see her tonight?"

Joanna Woodward (.), Paul's wife. Hollywood has always had a lot of fun, and the emotional reputation of actors is even worse, but Gregorian Parker and Paul Newman are two exceptions, they can be called model men. They have almost never heard any negative news, and they can be regarded as a model in the mixed Hollywood.

Paul shrugged slightly, "She felt a little uncomfortable in her knees last night. You know, she's getting sick, so I'll rest at home today." Gregorian nodded clearly. At their age, more physically At least there will be something wrong, "Where is Veronica?"

Veronica Passani (.), Gregorian's wife.

"She doesn't think it's interesting tonight, let me complete the task on the spot, and then go home early." Gregorian had a gentle smile on his face, and his eyes still had a little spoiling. The tone of the award-giving task as if he were going to the supermarket to buy groceries made people laugh. Gregorian looked at the two people standing beside Paul with a muddy vision, "Who are these two little guys?"

"Yes, yes!" Paul seemed to have just reacted, and quickly introduced, "This is Cameron Diaz, this is Hugo Lancaster."

"Oh... I saw you in the newspaper." Hugo was dumbfounded by Gregorian's words. He felt awkward to hear Gregorian's description, but he couldn't say it was wrong. , "Yes, Catherine mentioned you in an interview last time. You are a nice little guy."

Listening to Paul and Gregorian's "little guy", Hugo really felt uncomfortable. Also, "Catherine"? Who is this again, Catherine Hepburn?

"Go to the buffet table and eat some fruit to fill your stomach. Tonight, I have to keep my poise for a long time." Gregorian said to Cameron with an expression of affection from his elders, "Veronica was with him before. When I attend, I always have to park outside the pizzeria on my way home, which is not good for my health."

Afterwards, Gregorian did not say any more, he and Paul left directly, leaving Hugo and Cameron standing on the ground and staring at each other.

Watching the back of Gregorian leaving, although Gregorian can no longer see his youthful face at this time, he can only vaguely outline the appearance of the year from the folds of his face. In fact, Paul is the same, but However, a gentle and elegant temperament has precipitated in them, and the aura in their gestures is an existence that many younger generations simply cannot match.

"Wow, that's...wow!" Cameron couldn't restrain the excitement and turbulence in his heart, sighing again and again, "They, I mean, these two gentlemen are really charming, aren't they?" Many times Charm has nothing to do with age, but it is also related to age. Time can take away youth, but it can also precipitate temperament.

"Do you also think they are very charming gentlemen?" Hugo came back to his senses Although today I only had a face-to-face meeting with Gregorian, it was almost equal to no conversation, but it was still a rare experience. .

"Of course, Gregorian and Paul are all my fantasies about the perfect man when I was a kid. Although Clark Gable and Marlon Brando are also very attractive,... I mean, which woman would not dream of marrying herself? What about Gregorian Parker?" Cameron didn't say a word just now, but at this moment, her brows and dances showed the truest interest in her heart.

Hugo was about to tease Cameron with a word, but a thought flashed in his mind, and the words on his lips became, "Shirley? Shirley Lansing?" At this time Hugo finally recovered. Here, Paul just mentioned the purpose of "Shirley" for no reason, which moved Hugo a little: He and Paul can only be regarded as nodding acquaintances, not even friends, but Paul is willing to help. This allows Hugo to see another side of Hollywood.

Society is a circle built by relying on contacts. In many cases, the benefits represented by contacts will make people lose their nature, but at the same time, we must not forget that behind some contacts is sincerity and friendship.

Hugo suddenly understood why Paul would take the initiative to introduce him and Cameron to Gregorian-Gregorian is also highly respected in Hollywood.