The American Film and Television Golden globe awards have ended, but the impact they bring is far reaching. Golden globe awards were started in 1944 by Hollywood Press association, and they have been going on for over half a decade. They are an important part of American culture and have become a cultural symbol.
This year's awards were also the same. and were watched by more than 20 million people on NBC TV station. Almost all the big stars gathered together and those who won got extra limelight. But this year, the most note worthy celebrity was Eve Thompson. She won the golden globe award for the best actress on her first nomination beating a celebrity as big as Madonna.
Fans were celebrating happily about their star, and those who didn't know Eve before have started to notice her. This award can be called a big jump in Eve's already increasing popularity. Big magezines and fashion brands have started to talk about her.
"Eve Thompson, the most talented actress of her generation." Entertainment weekly.
"Is this the return of Hollywood's Golden age?" Vanity fair.
"What is the future of Eve Thompson? A commercial vase or an actress? " Star Weekly.
While Eve's popularity has skyrocketed, her schedule has also become more busy. She has to attend various banquets and dinners almost everyday. Kevin takes her to various banquets to familiarize with people in the Industry.
Before winning the award, she might have had excused herself from attending parties and banquets, but that cannot happen now. An actress who had just debuted and has good box office might not be that important, but an actress who has both the box office appeal and Golden globe, and is also just seventeen is destined to be the centre of attention. Now even Kevin and Liam cannot keep Eve away from Hollywood circles. After all, they are neither the only influential or most influential people in hollywood.
Eve was standing alone on one corner of the garden. She came here today to Steven Spielberg's party on Kevin's suggestion to show her presence in front of the big name directors . Spielberg is one of the biggest names in Hollywood and also one of the best directors. His parties are not some low class fun parties, they in fact can be called as buisnes dinners. Only the top figures of Hollywood are present at such occasions including top directors, producers, company bosses and big actors. As the new golden globe best actress, Eve was also invited.
Many people came and greeted her. Some had flattering talks, some wanted to talk about projects and some were there to just try their luck. Given her conditions, Eve should be the biggest prey for all those who are at the top of industry and a part of Vanity fair's darkness. She is really blessed that she has an agent like Kevin Huvane and a father as Liam Thompson, who is also one of the top executives of Fox. Otherwise these people would not even bother about her being underage.
While Eve was drinking juice quietly, a person who was observing her for quite a while came to her.
"Hello, I am Shekar Kapur, a director from India."
Eve was surprised by the sudden greeting. She hasn't heard of this person before, but she still greeted politely. After all, in Hollywood you have to even greet your enemies with a smile, and this person doesn't feel like one of those flirts.
"Hi, I am Eve Thompson, an actress."
Shekar Kapur looked at the new best golden globe best actress and nodded. He has heard a lot about her, and finally got the chance to meet her. He didn't waste time and told his purpose:
"I am working on a new project. Would you like to listen about it." In other words, he was inviting her to work in his project.
Hearing the same words she has heard many times before, Eve replied with a smile: "I am a little busy today, you can talk to my agent. I can give a definite answer only after reading the script."
Seeing that Eve Thompson didn't seem to be much intrested, Shekar Kapur hurriedly said: "It's about Queen Elizabeth first of England, and the role I want you to cast for is also Elizabeth."
Those words caught Eve's intrest and she looked properly at this director whom she doesn't know much about. The project seems interesting and a female centred one. Despite producing hundreds of projects every year, the number of female centric projects is still quite low in Hollywood.
She was a little interested, but asked for clarification first: "It seems interesting one. But I have to ask you first, why did you ask me for this. Although I am half British, but there are many other English actors who would fit in the criteria."
After all, it's a common knowledge that usually the actors from the same country are casted in such historical or cultural projects. Just like James bond series, all the Bonds till now have been only British.
Director Shekar Kapur was surprised that Eve Thompson asked such a question. After all, actors never mention other actors when talking about a project, but he didn't mind it. There are many reasons why he asked Eve for the role. Her half-English blood, box office, the title of new Hollywood favourite are few of many reasons, but he said the most flattering one: "I found you appropriate for the role, and I think you can portray Elizabeth the first properly."
Hearing the reason, Eve didn't ask anything more. She was now indeed intrested, but has to read the script first. Although this might sound lame, but this is one of the most important criterias when directors cast the actors for the respective roles. Actors actually just are labourers, while Director is the person who control the creativity of the role. That's also the reason why successful directors are so rare, but very important.