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Is this Tom? A passage from Cruise's biography, which went public last year, shows a side of Hollywood and even American high society -- attending "charity dinners" large and small, which is the mainstream discourse and life posture of high society.

In other words, philanthropy is the 'upper beauty'.

However, this kind of 'upper-class beauty' is just like upper-class society, and it is also hierarchical.

In 2002, Harry? Berry had just gotten her tickets to Vanity Fair's "Oscar Night" for the first time, and she excitedly took her entourage there, but they were embarrassed to shut them out.

'Oscar Night' is the hottest event in the City of Angels, and an important part of the high society circle that every Hollywood star wants to be in, but '1+n' invitations are usually not allowed, even if Harry? Berry is the current Oscar-winning actress.

However, if it were Duke, don't say '1+n', even if he wanted to bring dozens of followers in, the people of "Vanity Fair" would not stop him, and would raise their hands to welcome him.

Every year at the Oscars, there will be a charity theme.

Tina, editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair? Brown uses "charity" as a "decoration", and she will provide a few extra places every year - who can win the auction to support charity, have the opportunity to participate in this party with the new Oscar actresses, actors, and meet "Iron Man" Robert? Donnie, can you still be the same director Quentin? Dinner in Tastino......

Like "Oscar Night", Duke's charity dinner at the estate has a barrier to entry, and the people who can enter it are all famous people in the circle.

Like Martin? Scorsese, Steven? Spielberg, George? Lucas and Francis? Coppola's four major directors are all here.

Many of the people present have a very ordinary relationship with Duke, but they are happy to participate in such a banquet, because the place where celebrities gather can naturally attract media attention, and secondly, no one will ignore Duke's weight in this circle.

"The most important point is that with Duke's identity and status, the charity party he convenes must be the top presence in Hollywood."

Just got back from Johannesburg. Sofia? Coppola came here, and she said to Charlize who was dressed up? "Being here isn't just going to attract the attention of hundreds of media outlets. Or a symbol of status and status. ”

"If it was before starring in The Matrix."

Charlize? Theron's eyes turned to the door of the banquet hall, looked at Duke and Scarlett as they stood there to greet the guests, and said, "I'm going to be part of this party." ”

With so many celebrities, celebrities, and executives from major Hollywood companies, the ballroom is more like a networking venue. Hundreds of people walked around the room, greeting people and exchanging business cards.

Not only the upper echelons of Hollywood, but also many media executives and even behind-the-scenes bosses have walked into the banquet hall one after another, and the importance of befriending the media is self-evident for actors.

Even with Charlize? Theron's status as a top actress in Hollywood also walked in front of many people to say hello.

From Scarlett? As soon as Johnson went to Africa, Duke asked Emma, the butler, to contact the relevant companies to plan the party, and the party was undoubtedly a success in terms of the level and number of guests.

By the time it was nearly seven o'clock in the evening, nearly 300 guests had gathered in the ballroom.

The charity party was held in the form of a formal dinner. More than fifty oak round tables were scattered in a staggered manner in the spacious ballroom, and although no one was going to feast on such an occasion, a variety of exquisite food and wine were delivered to each table.

"Godmother ......"

Scarlett sat next to Lady Leah and said as if she hadn't grown up, "You must support me and Duke's foundation." ”

"You're doing a great job." Lady Leah nodded to her and Duke, "There are some things that must be done, having reached a certain height. ”

Every top rich man in the world, whether it's sincere or not. It doesn't matter if you go through the situation, they are all more or less engaged in charity.

Duke is certainly aware of this, and the establishment of a dedicated charitable foundation is only good for him and Scarlett.

He was always clear. I am not a noble person, and every step I take always has an ulterior purpose, but in this world, how many other rich people do charity, but how many of them do not have an ulterior purpose?

"Mom, will you stay in Los Angeles for Christmas this year?" Duke suggested.

Scarlett also looked at her godmother with some expectation.

Lady Leah thought for a moment. "Then it's in Los Angeles, it's been snowing heavily in New York for the past few years, and I'm a little tired of it." ”

It was a charity fundraiser and a reception party for the UNICEF, which Duke and Scarlett had founded.

The party was attended by several senior officials from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and Duke then went to their table to say a few words of greetings.

Even if the party has long since become a social field, charity is still the theme.

As with all charity dinners, Duke, as the convener of the party and one of the hosts of the d&S Children's Foundation, which is officially launched today, will certainly have a speech to offer.

"Duke, please? Mr. Rosenberg. ”

Leonardo as an interim host? DiCaprio was the first to clapped his hands on the small stage in front of him, followed by a warm applause in the banquet hall, Duke stood up and straightened his black dress, waved and walked onto the small stage, stood in front of the erected microphone, and took out the Pani from his pocket? Kelis's prepared message.

The applause gradually died down, and in the back of the ballroom, Taylor? Swift looked ahead with envy, when would he be able to become the focus of the entire Hollywood like the other party?

"Honey, when your album is released."

Seeing her daughter's expression, Mrs. Swift patted her hand gently, "Everything will be different. ”

If not the agent Nancy? Josephson was optimistic about her and willing to help, how could she get into such a place?

Taylor? Swift is well aware of this, "Mom, I'm going to make it, I will." ”

It won't be long before there will be a good opportunity to promote, and I want to sing the theme song of Duke's new film!

"First of all, I would like to thank everyone for coming to this dinner......"

As the voice of speech on the stage sounded, Taylor? Swift gave up on other ideas for a while, and turned all his energy to the front.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you very much, thank you. Sit down in your chairs, or Leonardo will be glaring again......"

Teased Leonardo who walked under the stage? DiCaprio, Duke gets to the point.

"In an era of highly developed media, where the media is always able to feed us back to the world in a timely manner, I often feel hopeless and helpless when I see the incredible tragedy of mothers and children in developing countries on TV or in the newspapers."

There was silence in the banquet hall, except for Duke's voice.

"Now when I see stories like this, I don't feel so helpless because I know that UNHCR and UNICEF, as well as other organizations, agencies, churches, and governments, are trying to help them. But we should also do more for children in developing countries who are at risk, some of whom are now barely able to survive. ”

"I often ask myself the question, what have you really done for the world? I see it as my duty to make society aware and aware of the needs of hungry children through my own efforts. If I were an educator, economist, politician, religious scientist or cultural expert, I would have a deeper understanding of children's issues in the world today. Regrettably, the cause of children still needs much support, and many children are at risk of malnutrition, disease and death. ”

"I don't want to give the exact number, just look at those skinny faces and the clear eyes in the sick, and you will understand what kind of situation they live in."

Speaking of which, Duke looked at the table where his mother was sitting, "I have some Scarlett here?" Photographs and materials taken by Miss Johnson during her field trip to Africa a few weeks ago......"

Scarlett stood up in tacit understanding, nodded slightly to the front, and sat down again.

The backdrop of the stage shifts to barren Africa, with images of scrawny black children with their large heads contrasting with their rib-bulging skinny bodies.

These are all real pictures taken with Scarlett's team, and Duke turned around, looked at the pictures and said, "These are all signs of severe malnutrition. The most important factor in this disease is a lack of food and vitamin A, which can lead to damage to the cornea and even partial or complete blindness, which can lead to death in a few weeks. ”

"In countries like Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Congo and Ethiopia, there are millions of such cases every year. Today, there are literally millions of malnourished children who are at risk of blindness. ”

Duke motioned to Scarlett? Johnson, "Me and Scarlett? Miss Johnson co-founded the d&s Children's Foundation not only to do her best to seek financial support from the community, but also to educate people in those areas about the basics of health care and how to raise their children. In fact, it only takes 8 cents a year to keep a child from going blind, and 8 cents is just the price of two tablets of vitamin A. (To be continued.) )

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