Chapter 82 Charity Dinner
Monica is not interested in the party tonight.
But Zeta-Jones was very interested.
Milo even suspected that Zeta-Jones might not be in a hurry to come to New York to find him.
She might have been in a hurry to come to the party.
Because this party is called the "New York Metropolitan Museum of Art Charity Dinner."
Since its inception in 1948, this charity dinner has been hailed as the Oscars of the fashion world for its dazzling star lineup and gorgeous dress display.
The stars who are invited to participate in this grand ceremony are undoubtedly the best and the most proud of them.
On this day every year, high-ranking socialites, Hollywood A-list stars, sports leaders, and fashion moguls all gather here.
They will bring out their most extravagant outfits to join this gorgeous event, and everyone on this gorgeous guest list needs to be approved by Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour herself.
Moreover, there are clear levels of celebrities.
In another timeline, everyone from Kim Kardashian to Kate Upton to Lindsay Lohan had tried to lobby to get on the red carpet at the dinner but failed.
Of course, that doesn’t mean that people without an invitation cannot participate.
Some big brands will be invited to rent a few tables at the dinner, and of course there will also be some individual tickets for sale.
Currently, the price of an admission ticket is between $4,000 and $10,000, and the price of booking an entire table is $100,000.
It doesn't look expensive and many people can afford it.
But those who bought this kind of ticket will be seated very far back, and may not even be found on camera.
Therefore, real celebrities and wealthy people would not bother to buy admission tickets.
Because that would be easy to laugh at.
If it were to be exposed, it would be a complete loss of face.
This is also the reason why Kim Kardashian and others mentioned above did not buy tickets.
Not only will you fail to catch the spotlight, but you will also be blackmailed by the news media and competitors.
This dinner is held once a year, basically in early May every year.
But this year is special because Anna Wintour, the main organizer and famous devil in the fashion industry, will undergo a major surgery in two months.
She may need to rest for more than half a year after the operation.
Under normal circumstances, this fashion event would definitely be missed.
For this reason, the old woman decided to hold the dinner in advance, on February 7, 1996.
That is today.
Zeta-Jones, the heroine of the currently popular "Angels and Demons", is beautiful and has a very good sense of fashion. She has been in the news frequently recently.
So she received the invitation.
The invitation allowed two people to enter, and she naturally chose Milo as her male companion.
Milo thought that he was now more famous than Zeta-Jones. If he wanted, he should be able to get Monica in as well.
Unexpectedly, Monica was unwilling, so Milo accompanied Zeta-Jones there tonight.
Milo himself didn't really want to go, but his image consulting team suggested that he go.
"At this stage, it helps with your public image."
This is what Karen Hughes, a female consultant from the consulting team, said.
She has worked for Milo's uncle since 1993, is the director of George W. Bush's public relations team, and has also worked for Herbert.
Milo is willing to listen to the advice of professionals.
The charity dinner is being held tonight in Midtown Manhattan. The Hilton Hotel in Midtown provides the venue and is considered a small sponsor.
The banquet will start at 6pm and officially begin at 7pm.
Zeta-Jones' preparations began at two o'clock in the afternoon.
She had to put on makeup in advance and try on the evening dress she would wear to the dinner party tonight.
I also have to try on various jewellery, which can take at least four or five hours.
Hollywood actresses, fashion celebrities, these are their must-have foreplay when attending grand banquets and parties.
Soon, night fell and the lights came on.
There were already crowds of people outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan.
A grand fashion celebration will be held here tonight.
Countless reporters and fans began waiting early.
Hoping to catch some valuable news, or see a star you want to see and get an autograph or something.
They were not disappointed, as celebrities from Hollywood, the Grammy Awards and the fashion world came here in waves.
There are several A-list Hollywood superstars alone.
For example, the two Toms, Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt, etc.
There are also tough guy kung fu masters like Steven Seagal.
Of course, Tommy Lee Jones, the male lead who became popular with "Angels and Demons", also came.
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Not to mention the female stars. Almost all the famous ones, whether it's the Grammy or the Oscar, have come.
Apparently they take this party more seriously than the male stars.
Even directors Steven Spielberg and George Lucas came.
In the fashion circle, the four top supermodels Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington were all present.
The four of them were once considered the "Beatles" of the fashion industry and the original owners of the concept of "supermodel".
In terms of sports stars, Michael Jordan from the NBA and Leonard Williams from the NFL were there, and superstars from the other two major sports leagues also made appearances.
There are even more socialites, celebrities, famous people and wealthy people coming.
However, the reporters' gaze did not linger on them for long.
Because they are nothing compared to one man: Rudy Giuliani.
When he appeared on the red carpet holding his wife's hand, the flash cameras kept clicking.
"I can't believe that Rudy actually came to show his support." A reporter exclaimed in a low voice, because Rudy Giuliani is no small figure.
This Italian-American used to be a lawyer and prosecutor, but two years ago he successfully won the mayoral election in New York City and he is now the mayor of New York City.
Reporters may be dismissive of those stars, but they still maintain a certain awe in their bones for these real big shots.
"It's no surprise. The Met Gala is becoming more and more successful and has become a major event in the international fashion circle." His companion shrugged. "There's no doubt that this is good for New York. Rudy will certainly help out."
"I heard that Giuliani is going to introduce new laws to reduce crime rates and improve the quality of life in New York City," another companion interrupted.
"It's boring to discuss this. This is what the current affairs reporters are concerned about. We are entertainment reporters. What we should care about is who slept with whom today." The third reporter said jokingly at this time.
The three of them laughed quietly together, and they all felt that what he said was right.
"Hey, look, who's that! Milo Black is here. I didn't expect him to come. He didn't seem to be on the list Anna Wintour announced earlier?"
"The list she released is incomplete. There may be three or four hundred people here today, but only a dozen important ones are on the list."
"This guy is so tall and as handsome as a Hollywood star. But he is a best-selling author and a director..."
The reporter who spoke first suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Guess how many women he has slept with walking the red carpet today?"
"I don't know about a few, but Catherine Zeta-Jones is absolutely certain. Otherwise, why are Zeta-Jones the heroines in his two movies? Only a fool would believe that she is still a virgin." said the second reporter.
"Julie Delpy is also certain that someone took the photo."
"Hey, do you think Nicole Kidman is a possibility? Don't forget, there have been rumors of a cold war between her and Tom Cruise recently. But last month, someone took a photo of her having lunch with him. Although later it was said that he was inviting Nicole Kidman to star in his new movie."
"Okay, okay, instead of guessing, how about we just talk about this?"
As the third reporter spoke, the three of them looked outside together.
Then after seeing it clearly, they all showed disappointment: "Oh, this one probably has his shape all over the body."
On the red carpet, Milo was holding Zeta-Jones, who was wearing a pink strapless long dress with her hair tied behind her head revealing her white goose neck. She was smiling intimately and nodded to the people around her as she walked, and then they walked into the hotel together.
(End of this chapter)