Rumors tend to spiral out of control, growing increasingly exaggerated and far-fetched. By the time they've circulated widely, they often bear little resemblance to the truth.
However, this is the reality of rumors—
The more outlandish they are, the more popular they become, and the more tangled the interests behind them. These rumors exist precisely to obscure the truth and mislead the public; after all, everyone has a mouth, and there's no cost or consequence to lying or boasting.
In the midst of these many controversial rumors, Anson's name remains at the center of the storm, earning him a reputation as a "troublemaker" akin to a Thanos-like figure.
After this incident, it's likely that half of Hollywood now knows his name. Whether they believe the rumors or not, or to what extent, at least his name has become known.
But whether this is good or bad remains to be seen—only time will tell.
The good news is that Anson has officially entered Hollywood. This is the everyday life there; if you haven't been the center of gossip, you haven't truly felt the powerful influence of the Hollywood spotlight. Now, Anson finally understands how this fame machine operates.
By the way, "Sex and the City" received five nominations but no wins, even worse than "Friends," being completely overlooked.
Darren Star wouldn't be happy with such a result.
Yet, after the awards ceremony, Darren was unusually happy, immediately coming over to congratulate Anson, his eyes full of smiles.
"I should've had you guest star in our show back then. I gave David that Emmy for nothing, and now he's hogging all the spotlight."
His teasing tone showed that Darren was genuinely happy for Anson. Putting aside the cutthroat nature of Hollywood, Darren truly sees Anson as one of his own, and he's even more optimistic about Anson's future in Hollywood—perhaps even more so than Anson himself.
After the awards ceremony, Darren introduced Anson to numerous top stars, fully utilizing the Emmys' platform to help Anson establish himself in Hollywood. Then they ran into David Crane, who had come to steal Anson away, leading to a rare scene where two big-name producers competed for the same person.
David believed Anson represented the "Friends" crew and that he was indispensable at tonight's party and celebration. He even expected Anson to make appearances for them.
But Darren argued that Anson represented no one tonight; he was simply here as an actor, using the Emmys as a springboard to build his network.
The two argued endlessly until Aaron Sorkin, passing by, quipped, "Hey, you two should just go outside and fight it out. By the time you finish arguing, Anson will be hanging out with us."
By the way, besides "Sports Night," "The West Wing" is also Aaron Sorkin's work. Tonight, he received two nominations for Best Drama Screenplay and eventually took home the award. Sorkin is quickly ascending to the top of Hollywood's pyramid.
If "Sports Night" was just his debut, then "The West Wing" secured his place in Hollywood—he's now in a different league.
Unexpectedly, this hotshot who shines in both comedy and drama also noticed Anson and decided to join the fray.
Meanwhile, Anson stood calmly by, unaffected by the bustling attention around him. With a cool demeanor, he remarked, "Oh, I'm used to it. This isn't the first time. You know how it is with the girls."
At first, people thought Anson was referring to the producers' frequent antics, but the twist in the second half of his sentence brightened the mood instantly.
The implication was that girls often fought for his attention, so this was nothing new.
Laughter ensued!
Of course, Darren and David didn't actually fight, but the situation was resolved—
Who says you can only attend one party in a night?
After the Emmys, the entire Los Angeles is in party mode, not just one or two events. In Beverly Hills alone, there are at least seven parties, all hosted by big-name actors or producers.
No one stays at just one party.
No one!
The first thing Anson did was call Chris Evans and Brad Renfro, and the three of them headed to the parties together.
These parties, while celebrations in name, are also filled with countless opportunities.
In Hollywood, a significant portion of audition opportunities come from such parties.
### Chris and Brad Needed This
Whether it was Chris or Brad, they both desperately needed such opportunities, and Anson didn't mind being their ticket in. Even if they didn't find suitable audition opportunities, making new friends or showing their faces to producers, writers, and directors was beneficial.
The group of three, along with Edgar and Eve, first headed to Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt's newlywed mansion in Beverly Hills. Although Brad Pitt still greeted Anson with a forced smile, Jennifer was genuinely grateful to Anson—
They needed the buzz that Anson could generate.
Jennifer even felt a bit embarrassed, repeatedly stating that their encounter on the red carpet was purely accidental and that they hadn't expected to run into Anson.
Since Jennifer said it was an accident, then it must be an accident. Case closed.
Leaving aside Brad Pitt, who treated Anson as invisible, Jennifer's friendly chat with Anson served as a response to the emerging negative rumors:
Regardless of what they say privately, Jennifer and Anson are indeed friends in public.
Both David Crane and Jennifer Aniston needed to use the opportunity Anson created tonight to mend their relationship.
After all, they still needed to work together in the future; they were in a mutually beneficial relationship.
Anson didn't stay long at the "American Sweethearts'" mansion. With the help of Edgar and Eve, he extracted Chris Evans from a circle of models and stopped Brad Renfro from attempting to down a third glass of whiskey. The group then hurried to another party—
The main event of the night.
Although David Crane was very grateful to Anson and genuinely wanted to give him a boost, the truth was, David had his own agenda.
Darren Star, however, did not.
Darren sincerely wanted to help Anson, to pave the way for his future in Hollywood, and tonight's Emmys were indeed a rare opportunity.
When Eve learned the location of the next party, she didn't hesitate to give the command: head over immediately.
The reason was simple: the host of the party was—
"Jeff. Jeff Robinov."
As Darren, acting as the intermediary, smiled and prepared to make introductions, it turned out the introduction wasn't needed. The man had already introduced himself.
Standing before them was a burly, bald man with a friendly smile. He had the typical features of someone from Eastern Europe—tall, deep-set facial features, not exactly handsome but leaving a lasting impression. His amiable smile exuded a sharp wit, instantly bringing to mind the stereotypical image of a Jewish person—
When people talk about the stereotypical image of a Jew, this is the kind of person they imagine.
*Fifth update.*