Listening to the sound in her ears and looking at the flashing lights that never stopped, Natalie knew that they were shouting for Ryan and going crazy for this boy who made a name for himself all over the United States.

What about me? This frenzied shouting and cheering, the intense tornado-like atmosphere, made her unstoppably intoxicated.

Now that you're on this path, who wouldn't want to be a glittering star! Who doesn't want to be the center of the whole world! Who is willing to be left behind!

Even if this person is your best friend!

Looking at the outstretched hand, Natalie slowly put her hand on it, only to feel inexplicable peace of mind, as if as long as he was in front, she was fearless!

Under the guidance of that hand, Natalie bent down and got out of the car, and at the moment of getting out of the car, another familiar hand had gently rested on the door above her head, for fear that she would touch her head.

Ryan is as attentive as ever! Natalie smiled brightly at her friend.

"Nat, are you ready?" A faint voice sounded in my ears.

"Of course!" Natalie nodded vigorously.

The flash was still on, and Natalie could feel that many of the reporters were focusing on herself, and if she was still a little nervous when she was in the car, now that tension had long since disappeared, she only felt ...... Excited!

I've been working hard since I was four years old! I've had my goals set since I was six years old! Isn't that exactly what I want?

Looking at Ryan's curled arms, Natalie put her hand in the crook of his arm, and did an impeccable job of etiquette and ladylike style.

The crimson carpet resembles a soft sandy beach. Stepping on it is fluttering, and it always gives people a feeling of unreality. As if floating in the clouds, Natalie subconsciously tightened her clenched arms. Ryan seemed to notice something, and turned back to give her a reassuring smile.

"Nat, beckon, look! There's your supporters over there! My friend's voice rang in my ears again.

Natalie followed Ryan's gaze, and there were indeed many people holding up Matilda's posters, shouting 'Matilda' in their mouths, and even the shouts of Ryan around him were muffled.

She turned, gave a charming smile, and beckoned over there. The crowd immediately erupted in even louder cheers.

It feels so good to be adored! Is this what the red carpet is like? Following in Ryan's footsteps, Natalie thought as she walked, even if a few reporters or paparazzi asked questions, they were blocked by the other party.

A large shield in the shape of a human? Natalie couldn't help but laugh even brighter when she thought of Ryan's self-deprecation on the phone.

"Matilda! Mathilda! Mathilda! ”

The call grew louder and louder, as if it was going through Manhattan and throughout New York.

Gradually, Natalie discovers something out of the ordinary. Why do those so-called supporters shout 'Matilda' instead of 'Natalie', when Natalie is on the poster? The name Portman.

Why Ryan's fans are completely different. They didn't shout the name of any of the characters he played, nor the name of his novel or song, but almost the same 'Ryan'!

Followed by. Natalie has a new discovery, the ones holding aloft Matilda's poster. More than half of them were middle-aged, and they looked into their eyes. There is clearly a kind of love called fanaticism.

How can this be? Natalie suddenly remembered what Ryan said before, Uncle loves Lori, and Sister Yu loves Zhengtai!

God knows what Ryan taught her!

But...... Why are most of Ryan's fans teenagers? Natalie felt a little indignant in her heart, and simply stopped looking over there, but just walked forward with Ryan.

The closer she got to the theater, the more Ryan's supporters Natalie saw, many of whom held up his various posters and shouted something fanatically.

On both sides of the red carpet near the front of the theater, except for the reporters in the interview area, there is hardly anyone else's existence, and everyone here has one characteristic - young people! There are even quite a few minors!

"Ryan! Ryan! Their shouts seemed to be able to break through the sky.

Natalie's lips pursed, it was absolutely impossible to say that she was not envious in her heart, she admitted that she was a little jealous, she had known each other for three years, she had quarreled for three years, she had never lost, she had been a winner since the day she was sensible, and now she ......

All right! Ryan? Jenkins, no matter what, there's always one aspect of my talent that is completely superior to you! Natalie's hand tightened again.

"Did something happen, Nat?"

"Nothing." Natalie still smiled.

Watching Ryan sign autographs for fans as she walked, Natalie was indifferent, she knew very well that even if she wanted to compete with this guy, it wouldn't be now.

Just walked to the interview area, Pie? Before she knew it, she was standing behind her, surrounded by reporters who were ready to go, and microphones, small tape recorders, etc. were almost piled up in front of her.

"Nat, don't be nervous." Natalie understood that it was a reminder from Kinsley.

"Excuse me, are you Natalie? Miss Portman? A reporter asked.

"Yes." Natalie kept smiling and nodded.

"Can you introduce yourself?"

Hearing the reporter's question, Natalie rolled her eyes imperceptibly.

"Hey, Natalie, you and Ryan came in the same car, haven't you known each other for a long time?" Another reporter easily squeezed in and asked loudly.

"Ryan and I are friends, in fact, we've known each other since '89." Natalie didn't think much of it and replied casually.

Met in 89? Ryan wasn't famous yet, was he? It looks like their relationship is not ordinary! A lot of journalists realized it was going to be big news and wanted to dig deeper.

"Okay, can we wait until the movie is shown? Nat, let's go. ”

Supported by several staff members, Natalie took Ryan's arm and walked out of the interview area.

"Hello everyone!"

came to the place where the drama group took a commemorative photo. Natalie one by one with Luc? Besson, let? Renault. Gary? Oldman, Julis, and the others greeted each other.

Correspondence over the years. She has always remembered some of what Ryan said, connections are very important in this circle, and you need to work hard to run it like a career.

After chatting with the crew, Natalie walked to the other side and greeted the little girl with growing hair, "Hello, Scarlett, I haven't seen you for a long time." ”

"Hey, Nat." The little girl was clearly delighted. "I went to Long Island last month to look for you, but you weren't home."

"I'm sorry, Scarlett." Natalie greeted the girl's mother and continued, "Didn't I leave you a phone?" You can call first. ”

"I forgot about it." The little girl hung her head.

The crew stood together, and after the routine group photo, Natalie still followed Ryan's side, walking towards the theater, and it was said that Miramax and Luc? Besson invited quite a few people to the premiere.

"Hi. Harvey, I haven't seen you in a long time, you're fat again. ”

Ryan was greeting Natalie on the set, one of Miramax's leading families. Harvey? Weinstein.

Yes, Ryan mentioned in the letter that he has a good way of doing Oscar's PR.

I thought of the things that Ryan deliberately mentioned in his letter. As smart as Natalie, she naturally understands that this circle is not as simple as it seems.

But. I've been ready for it for a long time, haven't I?

"Harvey. This is my best friend, Natalie? Heschler, you should know. ”

Natalie could hear Ryan deliberately accentuating the word 'most' when he said it.

"Hello, Mr. Weinstein." Natalie shook hands with the fat man opposite, only to hear him say, "Natalie, your talent is amazing, I've seen the demo, your performance is definitely comparable to Ryan's expression in "The Sixth Sense", I hope we will have a chance to work together in the future." ”

"Thanks, I think there will be." Natalie knows very well that the other party attaches so much importance to herself, but it is just for the sake of the friends around her.

Following Ryan, Natalie greeted the people he introduced one by one, and she understood what he meant, which was helping her.

Some of these people are big stars in front of the stage, but more are characters she has never heard of, such as Disney's Carter? Eisner, one of Warner's production managers, Caroco Films' representative Mario? Casa, the head of the editorial team at Universal Pictures, etc., especially one named Shirley? Lansing's woman, even Ryan rarely put on a very serious look when facing her.

Although she has not actually been in contact with this circle, after all, she has been in correspondence with Ryan for a long time, and the two sides will naturally talk about some things in Hollywood, so Natalie understands that these are powerful people in the entertainment industry, and they have the ability to decide the existence of a movie and the main characters in it.

It turns out that I have been left so far behind by him! Natalie realized that her free hand had been clenched, and today she finally stepped onto this big stage! We will definitely go further!

In the end, Natalie followed Ryan to a man with somewhat messy hair, a man she knew, who was so famous that George, who was hailed as one of the four great directors of the eighties? Lucas.

I didn't expect him to come too! Also, it is said that his ILM is working with Ryan and Universal on "Jurassic Park", so it is not surprising that he was invited to the premiere.

"George, is this Natalie? Hirschler...... Ah, it should be Natalie? Portman, one of the stars of today's film, my buddy. ”

"yes, Ryan, that's rare, I've never seen you have friends of the same age." The other party seems to know Ryan well.

"It's really rare, and Nat is the only friend my age."

"Hello, Mr. Lucas, I love the Star Wars franchise so much!" Natalie complimented.

"Thank you."

"Speaking of which, George, aren't you going to continue making Star Wars? We've all been waiting for years. ”

Hearing Ryan's words, Natalie was keenly aware that he seemed to be playing with some kind of idea.

"There's a plan, but it's going to take a few years."

After a few more conversations, and seeing that the time was about the same, Natalie and Ryan walked into the screening room together, their seats in the front row, just next to each other.

The lights went out, and after a moment of darkness, a picture flashed on the big screen, and Natalie was uncontrollably excited, her first movie was about to be released!

This is my stage!

Natalie subconsciously glanced around, my stage! I am on the stage of life's glory! (To be continued......)