Star-studded

After this period of preparation, Hugo originally thought he had enough understanding of his popularity, but he was once again shocked by the enthusiasm on the red carpet. The power of "A Few Good Men" lasted for a full two months, reigning as the champion for eight weeks. This was not an easy feat. And The Oprah Winfrey Show further catalyzed this sentiment, igniting unprecedented adoration from fans for Hugo.

In that moment, Hugo felt like he could rule the world, as if he were the king of this world. The difficulties he had encountered in finding a new job during this time seemed to vanish amidst the cheers and screams. In the midst of the countless flashes, Hugo's mind conjured up the scene from "Titanic" where Jack stood at the bow of the ship and shouted, "I'm the king of the world!" And at this moment, Hugo felt exactly like that.

Taking steps forward, Hugo intermittently paused and greeted the fans on both sides, alongside Uma. It was then that Hugo clearly saw the scene before him: there were actually less than three hundred fans present. More people preferred to enter the venue and watch the evening party rather than freeze outside the hotel. It's worth mentioning that this year's Golden Globe Awards did not have a live television broadcast. Instead, the ceremony was recorded and later played through cable TV. Therefore, the influence of the Golden Globe Awards was relatively limited.

Hugo was greatly surprised that three hundred people could create such a surge of excitement. But when he thought about it, not long ago in Chicago, just over a hundred people had left Hugo and Joseph in a sorry state. The screams of the three hundred people in front of him made Hugo feel as if he were facing a formidable army, and that was no longer surprising.

After Hugo and Uma finished walking the red carpet and arrived at the photo backdrop, they saw Brad, who had just finished an interview. Hugo's gaze met Brad's, and Brad revealed a handsome and sunny smile. This smile, which would be enough to captivate countless women in the next ten years, was already charming. In Brad's eyes, Hugo could see the posture of a victor.

Hugo knew that Brad was showing off to him, reminding him that the applause on the red carpet he had received was only temporary, because Brad had obtained the opportunity to perform in "The Firm", and his success was just around the corner.

Brad didn't wait for Hugo's reaction. He simply gave Hugo a deep look and then turned away. Hugo had to redirect his attention and stand with Uma in front of the photo backdrop, striking poses for the photographs. In fact, taking photos was a tiring task that required special training. Posture, expression, and angles were all crucial. Hugo and Uma were not particularly skilled, but at least Hugo had gone through the training during the previous two months of promotion, so it went relatively smoothly.

After leaving the photo area and heading to the designated interview area, as expected, nearly two-thirds of the questions revolved around "Sunburn". Even Hugo and Uma's dating situation and their dual nominations for the Golden Globe Awards couldn't overshadow this wave of attention. In fact, a significant part of Hugo's success on the red carpet today was thanks to the popularity of The Oprah Winfrey Show. A handsome actor who not only acted but also played the guitar and sang love songs had an incredibly powerful charm.

However, questions about music were nothing new. Ever since the previous interview with the Los Angeles Times, they had been asked the same questions repeatedly. It was all about when Hugo started his music career and whether he had plans to release an album in the future. Because Hugo had only showcased his talent for now and hadn't released any significant musical works, the scope of the questions was indeed limited.

Finally, Hugo had to use a joking remark to end the discussion about music. He said, "Am I attending the Grammy Awards today? That would be amazing. I've always felt that my chances of winning an award at the Golden Globe Awards were very low. I wonder if I'll have better luck at the Grammy Awards."

Hugo's humor made all the journalists present burst into laughter, which wisely shifted the topic to the more boring discussion of whether he would win an award at the Golden Globe Awards. After the interview session finally ended, Hugo and Uma walked into the Hilton Hotel, where they were immediately dazzled by the countless stars.

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Robert Altman, one of the greatest directors in American history, was only one of two directors, along with the legendary Italian director Michelangelo Antonioni, to have won the Palme d'Or, the Golden Lion, and the Golden Bear by 2014. Robert Altman had been an unwavering flag in the American film industry for many years. This year, he was nominated for various major awards with "The Player".

Emma Thompson, the talented British actress who received a Best Actress nomination for "Howards End", and Nicolas Cage, who delivered a brilliant performance in "Honeymoon in Vegas" and earned his Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in Musical/Comedy, were among the nominees. Meryl Streep, a steadfast member of the greatest actresses in film history...

Hugo felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of celebrities. It seemed that with just one turn, he could see another Hollywood superstar. However, Hugo had gradually become accustomed to this situation, especially when someone approached him proactively, he had become more comfortable with his current position.

Hugo had a pleasant conversation with Meryl Streep, his favorite actress, but before they could continue, they were interrupted by Michelle Pfeiffer.

Michelle was a goddess-level figure in present-day Hollywood. In 1988, she rose to the top ranks with "Dangerous Liaisons", which also earned her her first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. The following year, she continued her success with "The Fabulous Baker Boys", which garnered her a nomination for Best Actress, solidifying her position as a top-tier talent.

This year, Michelle was nominated for Best Actress at the Golden Globe Awards for her role in "Love Field", continuing her strong presence in the competition for the Best Actress category for five consecutive years.

However, when Hugo saw Michelle, he couldn't help but recall the rumors about her within the Hollywood circle. Michelle's boyfriend had exposed numerous affairs with film studio executives to the tabloids, revealing the hidden rules of Hollywood. Before Hugo could say anything, Uma took the initiative to greet Michelle. Hugo hadn't forgotten that on New Year's Eve, Uma and Michelle seemed to get along very well.

"Hey, did you go for the audition for that project we mentioned last time?" Michelle asked enthusiastically.

Audition? Hugo clearly hadn't received any information from Uma about it. Uma also didn't anticipate that Michelle would bring it up directly. After a pause, she forced a smile and nodded, "Yes, I went, but I haven't heard anything yet. Hopefully, this time I'll have better luck."

"I'll pray for you," Michelle said, overlapping her index and middle fingers and smiling.

After Michelle walked away, Uma immediately explained to Hugo, "I went for an audition, but there's no news yet. I thought I would tell you after I have some good news. You know, these things are unpredictable. I don't want you to get too excited or feel too much pressure."

Hugo remembered that during their vacation, Uma had gone out alone several times and returned a few hours later. At the time, he didn't think much of it, but now it seemed Uma had gone for auditions. Hugo also knew that auditions were unpredictable, so he just nodded and said, "So, what project is it?"

Uma laughed, "See, you just can't control your curiosity. I said I would tell you once there's accurate news." Uma pinched Hugo's cheek, causing him to chuckle.

While Hugo socialized in the banquet hall, Joseph was not idle in the lounge. The Golden Globe Awards ceremony was not only a gathering for industry professionals but also an occasion filled with countless possibilities. Especially for nominees and winners, they often had unexpected opportunities at award ceremonies. After all, the directors and producers attending were top-tier individuals.

After being busy for half an hour, Joseph found a breakthrough with Arnold Kopelson. Arnold, as a producer, had achieved his greatest career success by winning the 59th Academy Award for Best Picture with Oliver Stone's "Platoon" in 1987. Although Arnold's subsequent works were somewhat mediocre, it didn't diminish his prestige as a top-tier producer. The script for Oliver's "Platoon" had been ignored for ten years until Arnold's keen eye brought it to the big screen. That alone was enough to give Arnold exceptional respect among producers.

In fact, Joseph never expected to strike up a conversation with Arnold. After all, Arnold had just finished his collaboration with Ron Mayer, serving as the producer for the film "Falling Down" starring Michael Douglas, which was set to be released next month.

However, it was clear that Arnold didn't care about that at all. After a brief chat with Joseph, he voluntarily offered a script and suggested that Hugo try out for the audition for one of the male lead roles. At first, Joseph thought it might be a trap, especially considering the situation with Tracey and Ron that made him cautious. But then Arnold mentioned that the current choices for the male lead included Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones. Faced with such big names, Hugo didn't have an advantage, but Joseph still hoped Hugo would participate in the audition and provide more options for the production team.

This level of authenticity convinced Joseph for the most part. On one hand, he accepted Arnold's invitation, but on the other hand, he began to busy himself. He had to gather more information about the script and confirm its authenticity. Perhaps, this was the new opportunity Hugo had been waiting for!