“I just returned from a charity dinner for such a dinner is part of Hollywood’s life, and as one of them, I am certainly no exception.”

This is a passage from Tom Cruise's personal biography last year. It shows that one aspect of the upper class in Hollywood and even the United States attending "charity dinners" of all sizes, which are the mainstream discourse and life postures of the upper class.

In other words, charity is the "high-quality beauty".

However, this kind of "upper beauty" is like the upper class society and is also divided into hierarchies.

In 2002, Harry Berry received the first ticket to the "Oscar Night" held by Vanity Fair magazine. She excitedly took her entourage, but the entourage was blocked outside the door in embarrassment.

‘Oscar Night’ is the hottest event in Angel City and an important part of the upper-class social circle that every Hollywood star wants to join, but the invitation to ‘1+n’ is usually not allowed, even if Harry Berry is the Oscar winner at that time.

However, if it were Duke, let alone ‘1+n’, even if he wanted to bring dozens of followers into it, the people from "Vanity Fair" would not stop him and would raise their hands to welcome him.

Every year, the "Oscar Night" has a charity theme.

"Vanity Fair" editor Tina Brown regards "charity" as a "decoration". She will provide several additional places for each session. Whoever wins the auction that supports charity will have the opportunity to attend this party with the new Oscar winner, the actors, and meet "Iron Man" Robert Downey, and have dinner with director Quentin Tastino...

Like "Oscar Night", Duke's charity dinner held in the manor also has entry barriers, and those who can enter are all famous figures in this circle.

For example, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Francis Coppola are all here.

Many of the people present had an average relationship with Duke, but they were all happy to participate in such banquets. First, the place where celebrities gathered can naturally attract media attention, and second, no one would ignore Duke's weight in this circle.

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

Sofia Coppola just rushed back from Johannesburg. She said to Charlize Theron, who was dressed up, "Being able to appear here will not only attract the attention of hundreds of media outlets outside the door, but also a symbol of identity and status."

"If it was before starring in "The Matrix."

Charlize Theron's eyes turned to the door of the banquet hall, looking at Duke and Scarlett standing there to greet the guests, and said, "I'm going to join this party."

The appearance of so many celebrities, celebrities and executives from major Hollywood companies makes the banquet hall more like a social scene. Hundreds of people are walking around, greeting people while constantly exchanging business cards.

Not only are the upper-class people in Hollywood, but many media executives and even the bosses behind the scenes have come to the banquet hall. The importance of making good friends with the media for actors is self-evident.

Even with Charlize Theron's status as a top Hollywood actress, he came to many people to say hello.

Since Scarlett Johnson went to Africa, Duke asked the butler Emma to contact the relevant company to plan the party. In terms of the level and number of guests, the party was undoubtedly successful.

When it was close to seven o'clock in the evening, nearly 300 guests had gathered in the banquet hall.

The charity party was held in the form of a formal dinner. More than fifty oak round tables were scattered in a spacious banquet hall. Although no one would eat and drink on such occasions, various exquisite delicacies and famous wines were delivered to each table like flowing water.

"Godmother..."

Scarlett sat next to Mrs. Leah and said like a little girl who hadn't grown up, "You must support this foundation of Duke and me."

"You guys did a good job." Mrs. Leah nodded to her and Duke, "Some things that have reached a certain level must be done."

Every top rich man in the world, whether he is sincere or follows the situation, is more or less engaged in charity.

Duke certainly knew this, and establishing a special charity foundation would only benefit him and Scarlett.

He has always been very clear that he is not a noble person, and every step he takes always has a purpose, but in this world, how many other rich people do charity have no purpose?

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

Scarlett also looked at her godmother with some anticipation.

Mrs. Leah thought for a moment and said, "Then it's OK in Los Angeles. It's been snowing heavily in New York these years, and I'm a little bored."

This is a charity fundraising party and a hospitality party for the UNICEF jointly established by Duke and Scarlett.

Among the party were several senior officials from the United Nations Refugee Agency and UNICEF. Duke then went to their table to exchange greetings. Although the United Nations was nothing in front of the five major rogue countries, their names and banners were very good tools.

Even though the party has long become a social scene, charity is still the theme.

Like all charity dinners, Duke must have a speech as the convener of the party and one of the hosts of D&S Children's Fund, which was officially established from today.

"Next, please invite Mr. Duke Rosenberg."

As the temporary host, Leonardo DiCaprio was the first to slap his palms on the small stage in front, and then there was warm applause in the banquet hall. Duke stood up and sorted out his black dress, waved his hand to the small stage, stood in front of the erect microphone, and took out the speech prepared by Pany Kelis from his pocket.

The applause gradually faded, and in the back of the banquet hall, Taylor Swift looked ahead with envious eyes. When could he become the focus of Hollywood like the other party?

"Dear, wait for your album to be released."

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

If it weren't for the agent Nancy? Josephson was optimistic about her and willing to help, how could she get into such a place?

Taylor Swift knew this very well, "Mom, I will succeed, I will."

I won’t be able to wait for a good opportunity to promote it, but I will sing the theme song of Duke’s new film!

"Here, I would like to thank everyone for attending this dinner..."

As the voices of speeches sounded on the stage, Taylor Swift temporarily gave up other ideas and devoted all his energy to the front.

"Thank you, thank you very much, thank you. Please sit in the chair, otherwise Leonardo will stare at you again..."

After teasing Leonardo DiCaprio who walked downstage, Duke turned to the topic.

"Now is an era of highly developed media. The media can always provide timely feedback to us from all over the world. Whenever I see incredible tragedies encountered by mothers and children in developing countries on TV or in newspapers, I often feel hopeless and helpless."

The banquet hall was quiet, only Duke's voice was floating.

“Now when I see this story again, I feel less helpless because I know that UNHCR and UNICEF and other organizations, institutions, churches, governments are working hard to help them. But we should also do more for children in developing countries in danger, some of whom are now in a state of being able to survive.”

"I often ask myself a question, what have you really done for the world? I think my duty is to make society understand and realize the needs of hungry children through my own efforts. If I were an educator, economist, politician, religious scholar or cultural expert, I would be able to have a deeper understanding of the problems of children in today's world. Unfortunately, the cause of children still needs a lot of support now, and many children are under threat of malnutrition, disease and death."

"I don't want to say the exact numbers. Just look at those thin faces and the transparent eyes that are sick and you will understand what situation they live in."

Speaking of this, Duke looked at the table where his mother was sitting, "I have some photos and information taken when Miss Scarlett Johnson visited Africa a few weeks ago..."

Scarlett stood up tacitly, nodded slightly to the front, and sat down again.

The background of the stage transformed into barren Africa, with pictures of skinny black children appearing on it. Their big heads and thin bodies with raised ribs formed a sharp contrast, which looked extremely shocking.

These are all real pictures taken by Scarlett's team. Duke turned around and looked at the pictures and said, "These are manifestations of severe malnutrition. The most important factor in this disease is the lack of food and vitamin A, which can cause damage to the cornea and even partially or completely blindness, and may die in a few weeks."

He turned around and continued, "In countries like Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Congo and Ethiopia, millions of these cases occur every year. Today, millions of malnourished children are actually threatened by blindness."

Duke signaled Scarlett Johnson, "Miss Scarlett Johnson and I jointly established D&S Children's Foundation. Not only did we do our best to seek the foundation's financial support, but we also planned to popularize the most basic medical knowledge to people in those areas and tell them how to raise their children. In fact, only 8 cents a year can prevent a child from blindness. 8 cents are just the price of two pieces of vitamin A." (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!