Exploiting Hollywood 1980

Exploiting Hollywood 1980 Text Volume Chapter 20 Mother’s Daughter

Paula Wagner got dressed up early in the morning and sat in her office waiting for Brooke Shields to come to her door. After giving birth to her child, her figure became more mature and confident. With her expensive clothes, she looked like one of the most professional celebrity agents in Hollywood.

Ronald was also wearing a dark blue metal button jacket and light gray trousers. He was sitting next to Paula, looking like a senior Hollywood producer and director.

Ronald was delighted. Isn't it just beating the drum and promising a blank check? Although Brooke Shields is not the Brooke she used to be, with movies starring her, capital preservation is not a problem.

The two decided how to cooperate, and then waited for the former number one girl idol in America to come to their door.

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One minute before the appointed time, Brooke Shields knocked on the door and walked into the office.

Brooke was a little surprised to see Ronald at the scene, but she quickly shook her long hair and sat on the chair gracefully, swinging her legs to the side, showing her American lady attitude.

Paula Wagner introduced the idea of ​​inviting Ronald.

After hearing this, Brooke Shields smiled faintly at Ronald. She was very good at handling this kind of interpersonal relationship. Then Brooke put her hand on Ronald's hand and held it gently, and then she gently let go of her hand.

, Ronald thought to himself. The level of handling made both Paula and Ronald feel very comfortable. Ronald said that when she was loved by thousands of people, so many photographers and designers in the fashion industry praised her because of her charm that made everyone feel comfortable.

"You can call me Paula. To be honest, I am not an agent who represents pure actors, such as Mel Streep. I prefer to represent stars, and as we all know, Tom Cruise is one of my clients.

But any star must be established through solid images in film and television dramas. And you have great potential in this area, so the first thing after signing the contract, I will find a suitable acting coach for you..."

Paula explained her thoughts after signing Brooke Shields.

"Of course, Paula. I'm very happy. I've always wanted to be an actor, well...I mean really. I'm actually very happy that you're interested in signing me. It means you're really interested in signing me." He saw the potential in me...

I actually realized a long time ago that I am no longer that little Hollywood actor..."

To Paula's surprise, Brooke Shields seemed to be well mentally prepared for the next struggle to start from scratch.

She made it clear that she would take acting classes as required, and when she first started, she would not be picky about the size of the role or script. In short, she believed in the packaging plan of professionals like Paula and maintained strong confidence in her own potential.

Ronald also listened to the conversation between the two and did not express any opinions. The previous discussion between Paula and Brooke seemed to have a good effect. Brooke Shields is a smart person with strong communication skills. She has more or less learned these things after her graduation.

I felt it in my situation.

However, Brooke was still wrong about one thing. She was not forgotten by Hollywood, but she never really entered Hollywood at all.

Those who approached her to make movies before were actually interested in her appearance at that time.

At that time, Brooke Shields' height and body were adult-like, but her face size and body fat maintained the proportions of a little girl. Her head-to-body proportions were exaggerated like a Barbie doll, and her adult body and little girl's face merged into one. The unique temperament is like a real-life Barbie appearing on the screen.

But now, she no longer has that unforgettable mixture of woman and girl, and her head-to-body ratio has become much more ordinary. Coupled with the fact that she has gained a little weight, it can be said that Brooke has stepped down from the sky several levels ahead of other actresses of the same age.

In terms of appearance, it is at best one of the most beautiful.

But what to say? Everyone still has many good memories of her. As long as she can be polished under Paula's hands, it is a high probability that she will return to stardom within three years.

Paula held out her hand to finalize the deal with Brooke.

Brooke Shields had little income during college, but her expenses remained at the same level as before. The millions of dollars she earned as a girl turned into mortgage loans in New York and New Jersey, as well as various personal chefs and personal drivers. Wait for unnecessary expenses.

So this time, Paula asked Ronald to finance Brooke's first two movie contracts after her comeback. The two film contracts could be fulfilled if a suitable film came along and both Brooke and Paula agreed. If the script is not suitable, or the two of them disagree, then it can be resold to a new good movie, which will not prevent Brooke from making movies from other suitable producers.

In this way, Brooke can rely on this to support her living expenses in Los Angeles and various expenses to maintain her star status in the first year.

Brooke picked up the pen with a smile, and the journey of becoming a true actress she had always wanted to begin was about to begin.

The door of the conference room made a loud noise and was kicked open. Brooke's mother, Terry, and a female friend walked in.

She yelled, came up and pressed her daughter's hand that was about to sign with a snap under her palm, and then let out a roar,

The pen rolled off Brooke's hand with Terry's strong slap, rolled along the edge of the desk, and was about to fall to the ground.

Ronald reached out to catch the pen, which would have been broken if it had fallen to the ground.

"Terry, long time no see. I'm here to witness Brooke's signing with Paula Wagner, a senior agent at CAA, the largest agency in Hollywood. She is the agent for the current big star Tom Cruise.

Based on my understanding of the economic industry, this contract is fair. If you feel dissatisfied with the terms, you can ask a lawyer to review it. "Ronald stepped forward to explain.

Paula Wagner answered from the side.

After hearing Ronald's explanation, Terry, instead of letting go of his doubts, became hysterical. He started crying and making a fuss in the conference room, then hugged his daughter and begged her to leave and go back to live with her mother.

Paula Wagner had jumped away from the writing desk and hid aside to protect herself. As an agent who has been in Hollywood for more than ten years, she has seen too many parents of child stars like this. They try every means to tie them to her, and they will never let go even if their children have grown up.

"Ms. Terry, I have to remind you

, Poji is of age, and if she wants to sign a contract, no one, including her mother, has the right to interfere. "

Paula prepared herself to protect herself, and then said to Terry across the desk. I have considered this possible situation, and my lawyers are ready.

As soon as Terry heard this, he immediately cried an octave louder. He picked up the bottle of wine that he had not finished drinking in the morning and smashed it across the desk.

Paula squatted down to avoid the attack. Fortunately, she was prepared.

Seeing that someone was about to die, Ronald had no choice but to step forward to mediate. He stopped Terry, held her in his arms to separate her from Terry, and then handed Terry into the hands of the woman who came with him.

Terry's good friend Aunt Lila was roped in to save her daughter this time. Who knew that the person who wanted to sign a contract with Brooke was Tom Cruise's agent recommended by Ronald. This is definitely not a fire pit, but a great opportunity. Besides, even if it's a fire pit, Ronald is considered a good one in it, right?

Ronald showed the terms to Lila, who was the more sober one.

After Lila read the terms, she persuaded Terry in turn. This Aunt Lila has always been fond of Brooke. Sometimes she mediates conflicts between Brooke and her mother.

Seeing that Lila had also rebelled, Terry had no choice but to hold her daughter and continue crying...

Even Ronald felt sick now. He raised his voice and said to Brooke,

When Terry heard this, he was speechless. He could only hold his daughter and stare at Poji, fearing that his daughter would be deceived into saying those words.

, Brooke Shields spoke for the first time since Terry came in and made a scene. She was actually very broken inside. She was afraid of and loved her mother's controlling nature. Moreover, during four years of college, her mother Terry's physical and mental state deteriorated a lot due to alcoholism. If I go to Los Angeles, my mother who stays in New Jersey...

, Bo Ji felt her mother in her arms tremble in fright,

Paula immediately dismissed the possibility.

, Ronald stepped forward and stabbed Paula, but he still didn't have time to stop her. This person didn't know the special abnormal relationship between Terry and Brooke.

Sure enough, after hearing this, Terry seemed to have a trump card.

Brooke Shields confirmed again that she could only get one contract with her mother, and in the end she gave up the opportunity to sign with Paula Wagner.

On the one hand, she was sensitive in her heart, and she had already vaguely felt that if she insisted on leaving New York this time, her mother Terry might soon drink to death at home day and night.

On the other hand, she still lives with herself

She has some expectations for her fame. What if some directors she has worked with in Hollywood come back and ask her to make a movie or a sequel? If it doesn't work, a sequel is acceptable.

Brooke asked Aunt Lila to accompany her mother to leave the conference room first, and then apologized to Paula for ten minutes. Finally, she came over to apologize to Ronald:

Ronald didn't want to see Poky lose her best opportunity like this, so he opened his mouth to persuade her again.

Terry's problems could be treated first in a rehabilitation center and then hired by a nurse to take care of him in his Los Angeles apartment. Sell ​​most of the properties in New Jersey and New York that have not yet been paid off, so that her life can be saved.

That's what Brooke replied.

Ronald felt that the mother and daughter were really hurt by this abnormal relationship.

Brooke knew that this had offended Ronald quite a lot.

Let Little Bud give Brooke a ride, and Ronald will come back to Paula to explain.

Paula Wagner smacked her lips,

Ronald smiled and asked Paula, who was still breastfeeding, to go back first. This time her hard work was really in vain.

While Paula was packing up her documents, she directed the cleaners to clean up the broken glass on the floor.

Paula Wagner was amazed.