King of Hollywood

Chapter 355 - 355 79 Following Disneys Path

?Chapter 355: Chapter 79: Following Disney’s Path Chapter 355: Chapter 79: Following Disney’s Path If Catherine Zeta-Jones had to make a choice again, she might still hesitate, but the outcome wouldn’t change, even though what Adrian said back then really made her angry.

“What does he take me for? A prostitute?!” Even now, when she thought of it, Zeta-Jones still felt dissatisfied, but it was undeniable that Adrian had effortlessly stirred her heartstrings and left an indelible impression on her.

Four North American box office hits, a $10 million film salary status, and an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress—many well-known actors have spent decades in the entertainment industry without achieving this much! It’s not just about a cameo appearance, and though Adrian didn’t say it outright, Zeta-Jones knew this was about being the absolute leading lady in a billion-dollar North American box office hit, a distinction few movie stars from outside the United States had attained, especially with salaries over $10 million.

Such terms would be irresistible to anyone, let alone the ambitious Zeta-Jones. Even if she was somewhat disgruntled by Adrian’s forthrightness, what did that matter? To reach her goals, she had to pay a price, and, from a certain perspective, this also showed his determination to have her.

At that thought, Zeta-Jones couldn’t help but chuckle to herself. By the late ’80s, she had become famous in the United Kingdom through television dramas and was also a fairly well-known actress in Europe. Naturally, she knew the rules within this circle quite well, particularly in mainland Europe, where the level of chaos sometimes astonished her. Therefore, she had a sharp eye, always able to seize the best opportunity among countless others.

Zeta-Jones still remembered the time when that American producer proposed to her, promising to take her to Hollywood—though she had forgotten his name—she didn’t ponder long before rejecting him. She didn’t believe he could bring her much benefit and didn’t want to be tied down by marriage too soon, nor did she doubt her ability to make it in Hollywood.

Of course, reality quickly taught Zeta-Jones a lesson. In her first half-year in Hollywood, aside from playing a role in an indie production, she auditioned for countless parts and didn’t land a single one. It’s said British actors have an easier time in Hollywood than other European actors, but why didn’t that seem to apply to her?

But now, Zeta-Jones was somewhat grateful for that period of hardship. When she first met Adrian at Cindy Crawford’s party, she had heard of the Miracle Director’s fame but didn’t know much about him. Having only just arrived in Hollywood, she had intended to make his acquaintance, but after he was pulled away by Cindy, she gave up on the idea.

Then, after hitting wall after wall and getting a detailed understanding of Adrian—particularly regarding the stories about his romantic exploits that circulated within the industry—Zeta-Jones made her decision. This led to the scene at the “Mission: Impossible” premiere party and the passionate encounter in the car that followed.

It proved to be well worth it. Without mentioning the enticing terms Adrian had offered, just five days later, the outlines of the script were in her hands, and four days after that, she received part of the screenplay—efficiency that would likely be unattainable for others, especially given his reputation.

Had anyone else made such promises, Zeta-Jones would’ve considered it mere boasting, but even though Adrian had only been in the entertainment industry for a few years, with less experience than most, his achievements were undeniable. He also had his own media company, and there weren’t many people with both power and talent like his.

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