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Chapter 1101 - Chapter 1101 - The Trump Card

The person who wrote the post was likely a fan of Laila, or at the very least someone who appreciated her work, as the entire piece was laced with compliments about her.

"After the Golden Globes, everyone saw Director Cameron beating out Moran and Bigelow, which sparked a controversy about gender discrimination. I remember Director Moran saying at the time that there was no such issue, and that everything was simply due to the preferences of the Golden Globe judges. Fine, I believed that.

But now that the Oscars are over, I think the result should serve as a serious wake-up call for the Golden Globes."

"The Golden Globes favored Cameron, but the most authoritative film award instead favored the works of two female directors. Whether it's Bigelow winning Best Director or Moran taking Best Picture, their outstanding work proves that the Golden Globes do have the worst taste!"

"I've seen The Hurt Locker, Blood Diamond, and of course, Cameron's Avatar too. In terms of visual spectacle, Avatar is unmatched. But in terms of depth, meaning, and substance, the two female directors outshine him."

The author then went on to thoroughly analyze Laila's film, breaking down every aspect with remarkable clarity. He was so detailed that he pulled out even minor details from the movie, impressing many readers and making them feel he had truly understood the film. Thanks to his analysis, people began to realize just how much had been hidden beneath the surface of the film—no wonder it had been awarded Best Picture at the Oscars.

Cooper read through the entire post and its comments with a face like thunder. Line after line of praise for Laila made his eyes practically spit fire.

Why was she so beloved?

If he had her connections, her money, everything she had, he could've made films just as good!

Blinded by anger, Cooper had completely forgotten that when Laila first started making films, she hadn't relied on any family resources. Instead, she used the smallest investment to get the biggest return and steadily rose to the top. That story is still being told with admiration today, a must-study case for many film students.

He desperately wanted to unleash his fury in the comments, hurling the vilest insults he could think of. But he didn't. Even using a throwaway account, he didn't want to leave any clues behind, because he was about to take real action.

And this time, he believed his move would be the ultimate trump card—one that would completely ruin the name Laila Moran.

The very next day, internet-savvy young people noticed a hot new topic trending. The moment they saw Laila's name, they clicked without hesitation.

It was a reposted article discussing Laila, the Golden Globes, and gender discrimination. But it wasn't just reheating old drama—it seemed to contain a lot of new, revealing information.

The article broke down the relationship among the three topics point by point, leading to a shocking conclusion.

First, why did the Golden Globes get hit with gender discrimination accusations?

The answer: It was orchestrated by Moran herself! She was furious that the award didn't go to her, so she slapped the "gender discrimination" label on the Golden Globes. As the heiress of Moran Media, manipulating the press to speak in her favor was child's play.

Second, why would Laila, who didn't even win, speak up in defense of the Golden Globes?

This ties directly to the first point. Everyone knows that if the gender discrimination label stuck, the Golden Globes' future would be in jeopardy. So, they must have reached out to Moran for a deal, and she agreed. That meant the Golden Globes owed her big time.

It's easy to imagine that starting with the next Golden Globes, they'd shower her with trophies, just because she saved them this time. Her public defense helped calm the angry masses and kept the Golden Globes from collapsing.

Third, why did the Oscars award Best Picture and Best Director to Moran and Bigelow?

That's even simpler, because the Oscars didn't want to get dragged into the gender discrimination mess either. Rather than giving the award to Cameron and risking backlash, they split the two top prizes between the only female directors in the race. Whether or not Cameron was treated unfairly? That's not their concern.

In conclusion, anyone who's read this far must realize just how calculating Moran is.

Just by using gender discrimination, she's paved the way to dominate the Golden Globes, the Oscars, and potentially every other major film award in the future. Anyone who refuses to give her an award risks being labeled discriminatory the very next day.

The article was disturbingly "persuasive"—readers couldn't help but agree with its reasoning, thinking, "Hey… maybe this is how it went down."

If major awards want to avoid ending up like the Golden Globes, then whenever Laila shows up with a new film, they'll feel compelled to give her an award. And not just any award—something big. Otherwise, what will her fans think? Did a star with so many accolades only deserve a meaningless consolation prize?

After reading the entire piece, many people felt a chill down their spines.

If Moran had calculated everything in advance, what would the future even look like? Would the award season in Hollywood still be worth holding? Could fairness and integrity still be trusted?

It was a dangerously manipulative article. Every point seemed true, yet none could really stand up to scrutiny.

But how many people are willing to think that deeply?

Apart from Laila's most devoted fans, most people would probably just treat it as celebrity gossip—read it, nod, and say, "Oh, so that's what happened."

If this post kept spreading, it wasn't hard to imagine Laila's years of achievements in Hollywood vanishing like smoke. For the next ten or even twenty years, anytime she won an award, people would subconsciously believe it was only given to her to avoid accusations of sexism.

Just imagine: under such circumstances, what kind of mood would Laila even be in when attending award shows?

Never mind whether she wins or not—her accomplishments had already been completely undermined.

This made it clear just how insidious the trap was that the article's author had laid for Laila. It didn't just erase her past—it destroyed her future too.

And such an article was bound to attract attention. With someone deliberately fanning the flames behind the scenes, the moment it was published, it was reposted across countless discussion forums and social media platforms like Facebook.

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