Chapter 77: The Tedious Oscars

Being invited by Kevin, Hayek was naturally excited. After ending the call, she immediately went to various brands to select a suitable dress.

After arranging these matters, Kevin once again went to Cage's house to have dinner and sneakily took a few bottles of good wine before returning to his own home.

The day of rest went by quickly, and soon it was the afternoon of the following day.

The Oscar Awards ceremony started at 5:30 p.m., but the red carpet began even earlier, at 4 o'clock.

Kevin called the driver early and picked up Hayek. Then, he went to pick up Jolie before the three of them headed to Hollywood together.

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"Hanks! Hanks!"

As soon as they stepped onto the red carpet, Kevin heard fans on both sides loudly shouting the name of the Hollywood superstar, Tom Hanks.

Then, several other celebrities, some known to Kevin and others unknown, walked the red carpet.

Soon after, Kevin and Hayek officially walked the red carpet.

As a director, Kevin was mainly recognized within the industry and not well-known to the general public. Hayek, on the other hand, had gained some familiarity among audiences through "Saw" and several other films. When she walked the red carpet in a sexy gown, she truly impressed many viewers.

At the same time, they were curious about the man walking the red carpet with her and expressed envy and jealousy.

Following beside Hayek, Kevin walked slowly, allowing her to savor the experience of the Oscar red carpet. They lingered for almost twenty minutes, completely exhausting Kevin's patience.

The two of them finally entered the venue.

Seeing Kevin's impatient expression and Hayek's contented look, Hayek leaned close to Kevin and whispered:

"Tonight, I'm yours. Whatever position you want, I'll agree!"

Kevin's spirits were lifted, and he gave Hayek a mischievous smile before they entered the venue and found their seats.

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"Director Kevin, your film Get Out is truly one of the most outstanding art films I have ever seen. I hope you can continue to create more and better films that shed light on the experiences of African Americans in American society. My friends and I will support you!"

Sitting in his chair, Kevin chatted casually with Hayek, feeling bored. Then, an older African American man with graying hair and a friendly demeanor approached them and spoke kindly.

"Of course, the unfair treatment of African Americans in America needs to be acknowledged and changed," Kevin quickly responded.

The man smiled and nodded before taking his seat.

The person who approached Kevin with such words was no ordinary individual.

Kevin was very familiar with his appearance; he was Morgan Freeman, the most famous African American actor in Hollywood.

If the name alone isn't enough to make people familiar, then when it comes to his works, he becomes even more recognizable.

Films like The Shawshank Redemption, The Dark Knight Rises, and many other classics feature his presence.

However, for Kevin, these things are not important.

What matters is that he is extending an olive branch to him.

Kevin is superficially accommodating, but he secretly looks down on him.

This highly respected veteran actor in Hollywood probably didn't anticipate that his scandal would be exposed over a decade later.

It led to his downfall, forcing him to keep a low profile in Hollywood.

But at least before the exposure, Morgan Freeman's status in Hollywood should not be underestimated. Although Kevin is not afraid of him, there is no need to offend him either.

After Morgan Freeman left, several others approached Kevin for brief conversations before departing.

It was now 5:30 PM, and the Oscars officially began.

As the host, African American actress Whoopi Goldberg started announcing the awards one by one.

Kevin had a smile on his face, but in his mind, he quietly pondered what kind of tricks he would play with Hayek later in the evening. As for the Oscars, the outcomes were already predetermined, and he couldn't care less.

And so, the awards quickly reached the Best Original Screenplay category.

Whoopi Goldberg looked at the list in her hand and passionately shouted:

"The award for Best Original Screenplay goes to Get Out!"

The entire venue erupted in applause. Being a major shareholder of MGM and a successful director, Steve Kevin held a special position in Hollywood.

As the saying goes, you don't have to like someone, but there's no need to disrespect them at such a moment and unnecessarily offend an enemy.

Kevin smiled, walked up to the Oscar stage, and received the trophy.

He then took the microphone handed to him by Whoopi Goldberg and said:

"Thank you, Oscars, for recognizing Get Out. I feel honored to be here."

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After some small talk, Kevin stepped down from the stage.

He didn't pay much attention to the boring award presentation process that followed the Oscars. Soon, it was time for the party held in conjunction with the Oscars.

As a major shareholder of MGM and a renowned director, Kevin encountered many people who approached him for conversations, seeking investment, roles in his films, or wanting to invest in his films. Opportunities were abundant.

After some basic networking, Kevin quietly left the party.

By the way, during this event, he collected a lot of business cards from female celebrities.

Many of them hinted at him to come and find them later in the evening.

However, none of them had caught Kevin's interest so far.

It had to be said that once European and American women surpassed the age of thirty, their attractiveness declined rapidly. On the other hand, European and American men seemed to become more handsome with age.

These women in their thirties approaching Kevin failed to pique his interest.

For him, the greatest significance of this Oscar award was that it coated him in a layer of gold. From today onwards, he could proudly call himself a renowned director who had directed an Oscar-winning film.

In essence, it meant that his name had finally made a breakthrough.

Not only in the United States, but also in all English-speaking countries, people now knew about Kevin, a director who had won the Best Original Screenplay Oscar.

From the moment he won the Oscar, Kevin's reputation, accompanied by the prestige of the Academy Awards, spread throughout the world.

However, in the United States, Kevin's status within the industry didn't change much, despite gaining more recognition from the public