America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 482 The Best Sisters
In the newly decorated honor room, Elizabeth handed the Oscar trophy to Martin and said, "Put it there yourself."

Martin opened a glass display case, placed the Oscar statuette inside, and turned on the crystal chandelier inside.

The light shines on the Oscar statuette, reflecting golden rays of light.

Martin was extremely satisfied with the display case and looked around at the other displays.

The Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award trophies, as well as the Gold Key of Honorary Citizen of Los Angeles, the bronze certificate for Martin Day, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, etc., are all stored in separate glass display cases.

Other trophies, such as the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, Teen Choice Awards and British Academy Awards, can only be shared in one display case.

In this recent award season, Martin won at least twenty trophies of various sizes, and each trophy had a separate display case, which was too luxurious.

Elizabeth came over and said, "Lily ordered more than ten display cabinets. The extra ones are in the storage room. I believe they will be used soon."

Martin smiled and said, "No matter what, I have to win an Oscar for Best Actor."

Elizabeth remembered something: "Isn't The Curious Case of Benjamin Button going to the Cannes Film Festival in May? Try to win a Cannes Best Actor award."

Martin nodded: "I also hope that the French will take the initiative to cut their national flag when they see me."

Elizabeth did not understand what this meant.

Lily came in at this time and heard Martin's words. She explained directly: "Martin meant that the French cut off the two sides of their flag and waved the middle part to welcome him."

Elizabeth turned her head and looked at Lily, feeling a little strange.

Lily shrugged. "I've heard this kind of lame joke too many times."

Elizabeth said, "Martin is not Napoleon."

Lily started to talk nonsense: "But he has been looking for Joan of Arc."

Elizabeth smiled and asked, "Did you find it?"

Martin pointed at her: "Isn't this it?"

Lily got down to business: "Thomas just called, and in about an hour he will come to visit with Coca-Cola's global marketing president, LaMelas."

Martin left the honor room and went upstairs with Elizabeth to change into formal clothes.

Lily had to go to college for classes, so she drove away directly.

Martin returned to the living room and specifically checked the sales data of the commemorative Coca-Cola.

Last night at the Oscars, sales of the commemorative Coke were so hot that they were sold out across North America.

Not long after, Thomas accompanied Lamelas into Martin's house.

The two sides met last time at the medical center, and it was Lamelas who signed a lifetime spokesperson agreement with Martin on behalf of the Coca-Cola Group.

"Congratulations, Martin," Lamelas said with a smile, "Finally I got my first Oscar."

Martin was also very polite: "Without the support of Coca-Cola, I wouldn't have won this trophy."

Thomas interjected at the right time: "Our cooperation is mutually beneficial and it is God's will!"

Both Lamelas and Martin laughed.

The former added: "The sales of the commemorative Coke are amazing. We have decided to expand the production scale and will also release a special edition Coke to coincide with your new film "John Wick"."

Martin said: "I don't understand business, but I believe in Coca-Cola's market vision. You have proved it time and time again in the past 100 years."

Because Martin's commercial value is growing and becoming more and more important for Coca-Cola to expand its market, after Martin won his first Oscar in his life, Lamelas, a heavyweight figure of the Coca-Cola Group, came to congratulate him in person.

He didn't say anything empty, and his congratulations were more practical: "Martin, you won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. According to our agreement, the $200 million reward will be credited to your account today."

Martin was not polite either, and said: "Our cooperation will achieve greater success in the future."

The two sides exchanged some nice words and Lamelas soon said goodbye and left.

Martin saw him off, but Thomas stayed.

After the two returned to the living room, Thomas said, "Cadillac and Cartier also called me to congratulate me. I guess the prize money will be transferred to me in the next few days."

Elizabeth was a little surprised: "We don't have to spend our own money to win the award. Winning an Oscar not only brings honor, but also cash rewards?"

"A total of 600 million US dollars." Martin said, "That's why we put so much effort into the prize."

Elizabeth nodded repeatedly: "If it were me, I would also try my best to win the prize."

Thomas remembered the person he met and said, "Liz, your agent can't contact you, so let me tell her that you can go to the company when you have time. There is a role..."

"I'll go over this afternoon." Elizabeth is not very ambitious at the moment: "I hope it's not a role that takes up too much time and energy."

Martin said directly: "If you like it, go for it. If you don't like it, turn it down." Elizabeth agreed immediately: "I will."

Thomas looked at the time and said, "I should go now. I have to go to Warner Bros. this afternoon to discuss your salary with Nolan's new crew. Since you won the Oscar this time, your salary can increase by another $300 million."

For most people who win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, their pay would increase by $100 million to $200 million at most, but Martin is different. He has stronger commercial appeal.

The Oscars ceremony is over, but the media has not calmed down. With subsequent follow-up reports, many media outlets will be able to reap another wave of benefits.

There was very little controversy this year, and according to media reports the day after Oscar night, it was generally recognized as the Oscars with the least suspense.

All the expected favorites won the golden statuette for the major awards.

In the Oscar special issue released by Vanity Fair, the results of this year's Oscars were commented on, with Martin being mentioned in particular.

"With his outstanding role as the Joker in The Dark Knight, Martin Davis won the Best Supporting Actor award at this year's Oscars. Will this be the beginning of a reform in the Academy? In the past, no one has ever won an Oscar for acting in a superhero comic book movie, but Martin conquered all the audiences and judges, making the characters in the comics come true!"

The Los Angeles Times' comment on Martin's award was succinct: "Martin won the Best Supporting Actor award, which is well deserved!"

The Hollywood Reporter got to the point: "Rather than saying this is a victory for the Joker and comic book movies, it's more a victory for Martin himself!"

Taking advantage of this wave of media attention, Warner Bros. took a series of actions in the following half month.

First, in cooperation with the "John Wick" crew, a new movie poster was released. The words "Oscar winner" were specially added after Martin's name.

This can more or less attract more people's attention.

But what is undeniable, and increasingly embarrassing for the Academy, is that the influence of the Oscars on the commercial film market is shrinking every year.

Therefore, the college is determined to reform this year in the hope of regaining its former glory.

Then, Warner Bros. and Nolan jointly held a press conference to announce the official establishment of the new project. The theme is an original science fiction film. Martin was confirmed to play the male lead, and the specific content and name of the film were kept secret for the time being.

This news also attracted widespread attention from movie fans.

"The Dark Knight" not only brought Martin fame and a share of the film's salary, but also created a large number of Nolan fans.

These people are even crazier than the fans of the stars. From last year to now, the three-way battle with "The Godfather" and "The Shawshank Redemption" has never stopped, with the three films taking turns to sit at the top of the IMDB TOP250 list.

Various events during this period even forced IMDB officials to revise their rating rules several times.

Nolan's announcement of the new film project and his continued collaboration with Martin immediately attracted widespread attention.

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In an apartment in West Hollywood, Elsa suddenly screamed, and her cry was extremely miserable, as if she had suffered the greatest misfortune in her life.

Toni quickly ran to the bathroom and asked, "What's wrong? What happened?"

Aisha cried and said, "Here it comes, the monthly thing has come again." She cried very sadly: "I failed, I failed!"

"It's okay, it's okay, we'll find another opportunity later." Toni comforted Elsa, but she was secretly happy in her heart.

But she didn't show it. Instead, she said, "Don't be like this. You've done well enough. Even if you can't give birth to a child for Martin, you are still his best supporter. How about this, I'll give you the position of leader of the sisterhood."

Elsa was somewhat distracted and said, "Really? Let me be the leader of the sisterhood."

Toni responded, "I will call all the sisters in the group and ask them to support you. I will not go to my party today so that you, the new group leader, can establish your authority."

Elsa wiped the tears from her eyes, quickly tidied herself up, came over and gave Toni a big hug: "You are my best sister!"

But Toni's stomach was shrinking: "Elsa, you are also my best sister."

Elsa packed her things and prepared to go out to the party, and asked again: "Are you really not going?"

"I don't have time to attend either." Toni took out her cell phone and shook it: "You heard it this morning. My family called me and asked me to go back. I may have to stay at home for a while. I will call you next time I attend an event."

Aisha said: "I can't bear to leave you."

Toni smiled and said, "It's not like I won't be back." She pointed to the electronic clock on the wall and reminded, "Get out now, or you'll be late."

Aisha picked up her bag and left quickly.

Toni carefully packed her things and prepared to leave West Hollywood, where she would never come back.

Because she had been late for several days, she went to the hospital for a check-up and it was confirmed.

Toni succeeded and Elsa failed. How can a successful person be with a loser?
The so-called sisterly love no longer existed when Toni abandoned the other members of the sisterhood.

Toni moved her luggage twice, locked the door, said goodbye to it, went downstairs, drove her car, and quickly drove out of West Hollywood and headed straight for Burbank.

She has rented an apartment in Burbank and will rest and recuperate during this period until she becomes pregnant.

(End of this chapter)