Exploiting Hollywood 1980

"I will make it clear to Brooke that if she wants to return to Hollywood, she can no longer be a star. She must train her acting skills and then start with small and medium-cost productions to let the audience know her as a grown-up again."

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.

"Of course, Brooke and I have conveyed it on the phone. Is there anything else you want me to do?" Ronald was also wearing a dark blue metal button jacket and light gray trousers. He was sitting next to Paula, looking like a Hollywood man. The look of a veteran producer and director.

"If Brooke is not prepared for her true position in the market, I will need your help to convince her that she is no longer the young Brooke she used to be. Also, I may need some small productions to get the feel of it. If you If there is a suitable movie here."

"That's no problem. A movie starring Brooke will definitely be able to sell TV broadcast rights and distribution rights." Ronald was happy. 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 patiently for the former number one girl idol in America to come to their door.

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"Hi Brooke, welcome."

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

"Hi, Paula...Hi, Ronald."

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.

"I hope you don't mind that I invited Ronald. I heard that you are old friends for many years. Hollywood has had a lot of adaptations while you were in college. I think if there are some places that need an industry expert to explain If so, Ronald is the best choice.”

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, "Of course, I can't think of anyone better than him." Please help me explain what I don't understand. Thank you, Ronald." Then she gently let go of her hand, "Thank you too, Ms. Wagner."

"Born to be a star," 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, um... 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 opinion. 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 she graduated.

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 a slight gain in weight, it can be said that Brooke has stepped out of the sky several levels above other actresses of the same age. In terms of appearance, she 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 well under Paula's hands, it is a high probability that she will return to stardom within three years.

"If you agree to these terms, we can initial the agreement, and then we will go back to Los Angeles CAA to formally sign the contract. You will be my official client..."

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

Brooke Shields had no income during college, but her expenses remained at the same level as before. The millions of dollars she earned in her teenage years were all turned into mortgage loans in New York and New Jersey, and various private chefs, private drivers, and other unnecessary expenses.

So this time, Paula will let Ronald buy out the first two film contracts after Brooke's comeback. If there are suitable movies for these two contracts, Brooke and Paula can fulfill them if they both agree. If the script is not suitable, or the two disagree, then it can be resold to a new good movie, which will not prevent Brooke from making other suitable producers' movies.

In this way, Brooke's living expenses in Los Angeles in the first year and various expenses to maintain her celebrity status can be maintained by this.

"Of course, what are we waiting for?" Brooke picked up the pen with a smile, and the road to becoming a real actress that she had been looking forward to was about to begin.

"Bang..."

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

"Brooke!" She yelled, and came up to press her daughter's hand, which was about to sign, under her palm with a slap, and then roared, "Don't sign!"

Terry slapped the pen hard, and it rolled down from Brooke's hand, rolling along the edge of the desk, and was about to fall to the ground.

"Ahem..." Ronald reached out to catch the pen, which would have broken if it fell to the ground.

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

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

"Yes, Ms. Terry, the formal contract will not be signed until Brooke goes to Los Angeles. At that time, other agents will sign with me. They will all provide very professional services, which will also be of great help to your daughter's future acting career." Paula Wagner said from the side.

"What, you're still going to Los Angeles? No... No! I will never agree to it. I won't let you take Brooke away. You want to take Brooke away from me, alienate her from me, and ruin her career... Look, what is this, two film contracts, this is trying to kidnap my daughter..."

After listening to Ronald's explanation, Terry not only did not let go of her doubts, but also had a hysterical attack. She started crying and making a fuss in the conference room, and then hugged her daughter and begged her to leave and go back to live with her mother.

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

"Ms. Terry, I have to remind you

that Brooke is an adult. If she wants to sign a contract, no one, including her mother, has the right to interfere."

Paula was ready to protect herself, and then said to Terry across the desk. She had considered the possibility of this situation, and the lawyers were ready.

"I'll fight you, you devils, you just want to take my good girl away from me... Oh, oh, oh..." When Terry heard this, she immediately cried eight degrees higher. She picked up the bottle of wine she hadn't finished drinking in the morning and smashed it across the desk.

"Hey, don't do it..." Paula squatted to stop the attack. Fortunately, she was prepared.

"No one wants to take Brooke away from you, Terry, I promise." Seeing that someone was about to die, Ronald had to step forward to mediate. He stopped Terry, hugged her to separate her from Terry, and then handed Terry to the woman who came with him, "Lila?"

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

"You can trust me, right? These are the terms that Brooke will get. These two film contracts are just a formality. They must be fulfilled with Brooke's approval. If she has other suitable opportunities, I will transfer the contract at the original price and will not delay Brooke's development."

Ronald showed the terms to Lila, who was relatively sober.

"Terry, Terry, I think this condition is very generous. For the sake of your daughter Brooke, you should agree. I beg you, Brooke needs the help of a good professional agent now. The movies you helped her make are no different from hula hoop commercials."

After reading the terms, Lila persuaded Terry in turn. Aunt Lila has always liked Brooke, and sometimes she mediates when Brooke and her mother have conflicts.

"You all teamed up to cheat my good daughter away. I... Why am I so unfortunate, God. When Brooke was just a baby, her father abandoned us mother and daughter. It was not until I let her shoot the milk powder commercial that she survived..." Terry saw that Lila also betrayed him, so he had to hold his daughter and continue crying...

"This..."

Now even Ronald felt sick. He raised his voice and said to Brooke, "Brooke, you are an adult, you can make your own decisions..."

"Porky..." When Terry heard this, he was speechless. He could only hold his daughter and stare at Porky with his eyes, for fear that his daughter would be tricked into saying those words.

"Stop arguing," Brooke Shields spoke for the first time since Terry came in and made a fuss. She was actually very broken inside. She was afraid of and loved her mother's controlling nature. Moreover, after 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...

"If I sign..." Brooke felt her mother in her arms tremble in fright, "I mean, if, if I go to Los Angeles, can my mother go with me and be my other agent? "

"I'm afraid this won't work. We at CAA do not accept joint representation with non-CAA agents. However, your mother can come as a manager. However, as an agent, I advise you to leave..." Paula immediately denied this possibility. sex.

"Hey..." Ronald stepped forward and poked 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, Terry seemed to have a trump card after hearing this, "No, no one can force me to go to Los Angeles. I was born in New York, and I will die in New York. This is the most suitable place for you, daughter. You All my achievements were achieved in this fashion capital..."

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 sequel to "The Blue Coral" or "Endless Love"? If that doesn't work, the sequel to "Sahara" is also 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:

"I'm sorry, Ronald, I know you mean well, but I can't leave my mother and leave her alone in her home in New Jersey, drunk to death from the two bottles of whiskey she drinks at noon every day."

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

"I know, Ronald. But you don't understand my relationship with my mother. If you leave me, she will die." Brooke replied.

"Forget it, it's your decision." Ronald felt that the mother and daughter were really hurt by this abnormal relationship.

"We are still friends, right?" Brooke knew that this offended Ronald too much.

"Of course, we are friends and will always be. If you need me in the future, just call me. You know how to find me."

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

"Don't explain, I understand that it is a disaster for parents. Hey, many child stars end up like this. In fact, Terry is not a bad one. If she wants to take the legal route, I have prepared a lawyer to let her go. But single parents There is nothing we can do about the emotional bond between mother and daughter."

Paula Wagner smacked her lips, "Just a little bit, just a little bit, I signed a female star. If I have a super male star and a super female star under my command, then my career as an agent will be just that. It’s complete.”

"I'll let the corporate jet take you back to Los Angeles so that Rick (Nisita) won't blame me for abusing his wife." Ronald smiled and sent Paula, who was still breastfeeding, back first. This time it was really hard for her. All the work was in vain.

"What about you?" Paula was packing up her documents and instructing the cleaners to clean up the broken glass on the floor.

"I'm also going to Kansas City to attend the Kansas Film Critics Awards. I heard that my publicist Michael Gray did a good job this time. In addition, I have some lovely old friends to meet."

"Who is it? You still have old friends in the southern states?" Paula Wagner was surprised.

"Some of my best fans."