America's Road to Wealth

The City of Angels is brilliantly lit at night.

Although there is no sense of row upon row of high-rise buildings in New York.

The lights on Beverly Hills still announce the prosperity of this city.

Here is the world's largest film industry, which produces dazzling stars every year. This is Hollywood.

Every year, countless handsome men and beauties flock here to seek their own opportunities.

In the United States and around the world, they are eager to become famous instantly and become big stars who are admired by others for their reservedness, nobility or personality.

As long as they can become famous, as long as they can gain a foothold or even develop in Hollywood, a place that is so glamorous and glamorous, they don't mind doing anything!

Wait, you said they are doing it for acting and film career?

Of course, everyone says that, right?

Beverly Hills.

Mr. Michael Ovitz, CEO of Innovative Elite Culture.

Tonight, a small to medium-sized dance party is being held at his villa in Beverly Hills.

This dance mainly focuses on the many Hollywood artists signed by CAA.

The VIPs are the senior executives of major Hollywood giants who have good relations with CAA.

Although today's CAA no longer has the momentum that swept Hollywood in the early 1990s.

But there is no doubt that the innovative packaged brokerage model, coupled with the reputation and number of senior partners accumulated over the years.

CAA is still the undisputed overlord in the Hollywood industry in terms of entertainment agencies.

A cocktail party hosted by the head of the industry’s hegemony.

In Hollywood, those signed to CAA. Or celebrities who have a good relationship with CAA, basically all of them came.

For example, not long ago,

At the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown San Francisco, I met Charlize Theron from afar.

Charlize Theron entered the industry at the age of eighteen and is now twenty-five years old.

The brokerage company she signed with at the beginning was a small company that mainly relied on discovering new talents.

There are many such companies in Hollywood, and they all dream of becoming giants like CAA.

But most of them will later be abandoned by the stars they discovered and became famous.

Charlize Theron also made such a choice. In 1996, she left her original agency and joined caa innovative elite cultural agency.

Since then, she has officially become famous and has continued to have film appointments.

Today, she is one of Hollywood's second-tier stars.

It's only one step away from the front line.

As long as it can produce a hit movie or get Oscar recognition.

Those years of accumulation will allow her to complete her progress from the second line to the first line.

There are not many opportunities like this. She is very cautious and is working hard to find opportunities.

A reception for big names like Michael Ovitz from Return of the King.

Of course she wouldn't let it go and came dressed up.

It was just like the similar cocktail parties I had attended in the past few years.

Charlize Theron is at ease on the court, dealing with looks, greetings, receptions and covets from all sides.

However, what she values ​​most is actually the host of tonight's reception - Michael Ovitz.

When Charlize Theron joined CAA, Michael went to Disney.

When Charlize Theron gets support from CAA and establishes a foothold in Hollywood.

Michael Ovitz wanted to return to CAA, but was severely rejected.

So much so that Charlize Theron basically doesn’t know Michael Ovitz, the former Hollywood mogul.

It would be fine if Michael Ovitz never returned to CAA, or just disappeared.

But Michael Ovitz is back.

Charlize Theron is for her own benefit, for the stepping stone to the front line.

She had to work out her relationship with Michael Ovitz.

After all, although caa does not produce resources, it is the best resource intermediary in the circle.

Be the best resource porter.

When actors like Charlize Theron compete for resources.

Brokerage companies like CAA can often play a great role.

Because they know the executives of Hollywood giants very well.

He can do what he wants, he can seduce with benefits, he can deceive superiors and deceive subordinates, he can deceive others.

Most Hollywood actors need this ability from agencies.

This can help actors get better opportunities, better remuneration, and more exposure opportunities.

During the cocktail party,

Charlize Theron is always looking for opportunities.

She wanted to appear properly in front of Michael Ovitz.

Unfortunately, as soon as the reception began, Michael Ovitz had been chatting and laughing with the executives of many Hollywood giants.

No chance of Charlize Theron contact.

When Charlize Theron gave up temporarily and chatted for a while at the reception, she reappeared.

But she suddenly discovered,

Michael Ovitz is not on the court for some reason.

The organizer of the reception was nowhere to be seen.

This is rarely seen at Hollywood receptions.

Generally speaking, it is the convener who initiates the reception.

Most of the time, you should appear in a location where everyone can easily find it.

Charlize Theron glanced around with her beautiful eyes.

The reception hall is empty.

There is no outdoor cold dining area either.

Michael Ovitz was nowhere to be found in the outdoor swimming pool next to the buffet area.

Where did you go?

You didn't go into the room with any Bichi, did you?

When she was thinking about it.

A gentle voice sounded behind her.

"Hey Charlize, you look stunning tonight."

Charlize Theron turned around and saw her friend Keanu Reeves appearing behind her with a glass of red wine.

Charlize Theron had a slight smile on her face, "Ha~ Good evening. Reeves, thank you for your compliment."

Hollywood actors who were born in non-American countries and hold dual citizenship have a small circle in Beverly Hills.

Charlize Theron is a dual citizen of South Africa and the United States, and Keanu Reeves is a dual citizen of Canada and the United States.

Both of them have participated in the gatherings of this small circle, so even if they have not cooperated before, they have never cooperated before.

The two of them are considered friends. When they meet at a cocktail party, they will naturally chat more.

In 2000, Keanu Reeves was in his prime.

The release and popularity of "The Matrix" last year made Keanu Reeves both famous and wealthy.

For a time, his status in Hollywood.

There is even a faint aura that exceeds that of two Toms.

Compared with Charlize Theron, who has more than enough in the second tier but lacks in the first tier, Keanu Reeves's status in the circle is higher.

However, no matter how high his status is, it cannot change the reality that Keanu Reeves is still just a famous actor.

No matter what, it's not as good as Michael Ovitz, who is at the top of the food chain.

Charlize Theron chatting with Keanu Reeves.

In fact, Charlize Theron is still looking for Michael Ovitz.

But now that Michael Ovitz didn't show up, she could only chat with her friends to pass the time.

We were talking about Keanu Reeves' crime thriller "Justice" which was just released in September this year.

Charlize Theron suddenly saw Keanu Reeves stop talking, pointing in the direction to his left, and whispered in surprise:

"Look over there, Charlize. Over there, look who Michael brought here. Oh, that guy looks so tall, so young, so handsome!"

At first, Charlize Theron was a little confused.

When she turned her head and looked in that direction.

You know what Keanu Reeves is talking about.

Because there, at the entrance to the garden of the villa.

The host of this cocktail party tonight is Mr. Michael Ovitz, CEO of CAA.

He was walking in front, his right hand slightly extended, his attitude somewhat respectful and gentle.

In that state, he was almost like a hotel doorman, leading the way for a tall and handsome young man behind him.

"Who is this guy?" Charlize Theron heard Keanu Reeves whisper:

"For Michael to pay so much attention to him? Is he the super newcomer that CAA wants to praise?"

Unlike her friend Keanu Reeves, Charlize Theron has recognized the young man's identity.

She wanted to say that she had met this young man once.

He hasn't spoken yet.

Charlize Theron heard a slightly hoarse and wild female voice coming from the side.

"Perhaps after Michael returns to CAA, he wants to create an idol like Leonardo?"

Charlize Theron turned slightly and saw that the person speaking was one of her fiercest competitors in Hollywood.

Angelina Jolie won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

"Good evening, Charlize." Angelina Jolie was very active at the reception all night.

Same with Charlize Theron.

But throughout the night, the two of them barely said a word.

Until now, the two are in the same coffee position.

The highly competitive actress had her first conversation at tonight's cocktail party.

"Good evening, Angelina." Charlize Theron smiled.

at this time,

Michael Ovitz has brought that to everyone's attention.

The young man who made Michael Ovitz look like a doorman was brought into the middle of the reception.

Then Angelina Jolie, Charlize Theron and others heard Michael Ovitz loudly announce:

"Everyone, please forgive me for my brief disappearance just now."

"Actually, I didn't leave just now."

"I just went out for a moment to meet my boss!"

"That's right, you heard it right, my boss!"

"He is the largest shareholder of CAA and the chairman of the board of directors of CAA. He is also the chairman of AB Smith Entertainment and the chairman of Marvel Studios!"

"Now, please welcome my boss, Mr. Abel Smith!!!"

Michael Ovitz has an emotional voice, raising his hands in the air and using a soprano voice like an aria.

Loudly, in front of hundreds of people, he shouted out the identity of the young man in front of him.

As he raised his hands high and his voice fell.

The entire cocktail party burst into warm and unrestrained applause.

No matter whether you know the Abe Smith in front of you or not.

But everyone knows Michael Ovitz.

And basically, it's all for Ovitz.

Or invited by Ovitz.

Everyone present must give Ovitz face.

This made the applause neat and enthusiastic, as if they were at the award ceremony of some award.

"Wow!!!"

Charlize Theron was applauding in cooperation when she suddenly heard Keanu Reeves next to him applauding and shouting:

"I remembered! I remembered who this guy is! No wonder he looks familiar!! Wow, this is a super rich man, the kind with his name on the Forbes list!!!"

The scene was very noisy, but Keanu Reeves was right next to him.

Charlize Theron and Angelina Jolie can naturally hear Keanu Reeves' words.

Amid the applause, Angelina Jolie asked Keanu.

"Reeves, what are you talking about? What super rich people? We have super rich people here tonight?"

Unlike Anne Hathaway, who was admitted to New York University based on her own ability.

It is also different from Liv Tyler, who is also a second-generation star, but appears to be more reserved.

Angelina Jolie, a second-generation star, has not been a good girl since she was a child.

This is a veteran Los Angeles girl who can wear a studded leather jacket and dye her hair dark purple when she is twelve or thirteen years old.

When she was fourteen, she and her punk band boyfriend rented a garage and stayed away all day, listening to heavy metal music and stimulating their nerves with drugs and that sort of thing.

In a sense,

Angelina Jolie a few years ago,

It is a collection of all the bad stereotypes about American girls in the eyes of Chinese people.

Such women are the ones who are uneducated and unskilled.

Angelina Jolie has never paid attention to things other than the entertainment industry.

Naturally, I haven’t read the latest issue of Forbes, so I don’t know what Keanu Reeves just said.

Charlize Theron actually doesn’t know what Keanu Reeves means.

Recently she is busy auditioning for leading roles in two movies.

I showed up in San Francisco earlier to audition for one of these parts.

She has been very busy recently and hasn't paid attention to the news.

She also looked at Keanu Reeves.

Keanu Reeves noticed the curious looks of the two beauties.

After discovering Abel's identity, the popular actor was very surprised and immediately said:

"Abel Smith, haven't you heard of him?"

"The youngest billionaire in America, the youngest Mr. Billionaire."

"The 35th richest person in the United States and the 51st richest person in the world!"

"The major shareholder and chairman of CAA, a key figure in bringing Michael Ovitz back to CAA."

"Forbes has reported on him before. In recent days, newspapers in Hollywood have also reported a lot on this super rich man because of Michael Ovitz."

"Don't you all read newspapers?"

At the end of the day, Keanu Reeves complained.

Charlize Theron was in a daze for a while.

She remembered that her assistant had told her about this in recent days.

It was just that at that time, Charlize felt that such a top-level big shot was too far away from her.

In addition, she was too busy at the time, so she didn't pay much attention to it.

As for Angelina Jolie, she really doesn't care.

In addition to acting and pursuing excitement, while maintaining his own personality.

Angelina Jolie has little interest in other things.

At this time, the two listened to Keanu Reeves' explanation, even if they didn't know it before.

I know it now.

Charlize Theron's reaction was - "Sure enough, what I thought that night was right, he is indeed a big guy with status!"

Angelina Jolie's mind is full of "Chairman of CAA", "the 35th richest person in the United States", and "the 51st richest person in the world".

At this time the applause died down.

I saw Michael Ovitz giving up his seat and asking Abel Smith to talk to everyone.

Charlize et al.,

Then I saw this tall, handsome, young and overly young man, smiling and saying:

"Gentlemen, ladies, gentlemen, and ladies, good evening."

"I'm Abe Smith and I just came from San Francisco and Texas."

"That's right. Like Michael said, I'm his boss. And an investor who's very interested in Hollywood."

"It's a pleasure to meet you all here tonight."

"I hope that in the future, I or my companies will have the opportunity to cooperate with you."

"Thank you~"

As the super-rich man's voice fell, there was even more enthusiastic applause than after Ovitz finished speaking.

Everyone applauded just now to give Michael Ovitz face.

Now everyone applauds vigorously because in everyone's eyes.

The man standing in front of Michael Ovitz was no Abe Smith.

Instead, there was a pile of money that smelled like oil, paper and ink, piled high on top of the head.

Or a giant that towers over Michael Ovitz and many other Hollywood powerhouse executives.

Or maybe it’s the unlimited opportunities in Hollywood, including mansions, yachts, luxury cars, and US dollars!

real hollywood,

What I like most is this kind of existence that can directly bring stimulation to reality.

Super rich! !

warm applause,

It was so big that it seemed to lift off the roof of Michael Ovitz's villa.

As Charlize Theron clapped, she noticed that Angelina Jolie was clapping particularly vigorously.

She also saw that Angelina Jolie's wild and aggressive beautiful eyes were looking like a hungry leopard in heat.

"Oh~ It's perfect."

Charlize Theron heard Angelina Jolie whisper.

This made Charlize Theron, who was slightly slow to react, immediately realize Angelina Jolie's intention and the reason for her appearance.

After realizing this, Charlize Theron looked into the eyes of the young man in front of Ovitz.

It also started to look different.

Fortunately, although the applause was warm, it gradually died down.

It's impossible to keep clapping, after all, the palms are made of flesh.

Even if everyone is very excited.

But when Michael Ovitz led the super-rich people and led a group of executives from Hollywood giants to the corner.

Everyone's excitement and warm applause finally came to an end.

"Ha~" Keanu Reeves rubbed his palms, "I almost thought I was at the Oscars awards show just now."

He looked at the two beauties with a smile, but saw Angelina Jolie directly saying to him: "Excuse me."

Then this wild, thick-lipped actress left the small circle.

Keanu Reeves frowned, feeling a little strange.

Then he immediately heard Charlize Theron, like Angelina Jolie, say sorry to himself.

Watching Charlize Theron leave, Keanu Reeves couldn't react.

Ten minutes later.

Keanu Reeves reacted.

Because he suddenly discovered.

tonight,

Those singles at the reception,

Or female Hollywood practitioners whose male companions, boyfriends, or husbands didn’t come.

Almost all flowed in one direction.

After figuring out what's going on.

Keanu Reeves, who is also very handsome and is currently a Hollywood star, couldn't help but cursed in his heart——

"FXXK! A bunch of shameless bitches! Huh, like she-wolves in collective heat!"