Chapter 187 Kimberly Speaks
So, this D-list celeb totally backtracked and spilled the beans on Twitter about getting bribed. But, like, that wasn’t enough to flip the script completely.
This was just the opening act, meant to stir the pot.
Then Grace found out that Kimberly Harris had dropped a video on Twitter, backing up Mr. Lee.
And, man, that tweet blew up, rocketing to the top of the trending list in no time.
Who’s Kimberly Harris, you ask?
Only one of the biggest names in showbiz!
She skyrocketed to fame with a blockbuster a decade ago and has since starred in numerous major movies and TV shows.
And every single one of them was a massive hit.
Someone crunched the numbers and figured out she rakes in $12 million per movie just in salary!
The media company she started and runs is now worth over $150 million.
She’s not just a star.
She’s a boss lady too.
Grace clicked on the tweet, which had a video from Kimberly herself.
"Hey everyone, I'm Kimberly. Lately, there's been a lot of buzz about the shady stuff in our industry. Here’s my take. As you all know, I know Mr. Lee. Ten years ago, when I was just starting out, I worked with him on a TV show.
But he never made any creepy moves. I trust Mr. Lee’s character; he’s a serious and responsible guy.
Maybe because he’s got a fiery temper on set, he yells at people a lot, which has probably pissed off a bunch of artists. Some newbies, who’ve got a decent following, start making all sorts of demands for their roles, even when they can’t nail basic lines.
Mr. Lee, wanting top-notch work, had to redo a lot of scenes, which led to clashes.
I’m not here to judge. I just hope everyone can think for themselves and not just follow the crowd!"
Kimberly’s Twitter video went viral in no time.
In just an hour, the comments blew past 20,000.
Hundreds of big names shared the video.
In the video, she played it smart.
First, she pointed out she’d worked with Mr. Lee and never got harassed.
Second, she talked about the usual beef between artists and directors on set.
Third, she didn’t go overboard defending Mr. Lee but just laid out the facts and gave some advice.
She didn’t need to spell it out; she left it for the fans to piece it together, which was the slickest move.
A lot of folks knew Grace had a screaming match with Mr. Lee on set, which got her booted from the lead role.
Then, with the old scandal videos, it was easy to connect the dots.
A rising star, thinking she was untouchable, threw fits on set, and kept clashing with the director.
Such a cocky newbie, with a bad attitude, deserved to have her acting career tank.
Now, cozying up to some rich folks, she started managing her rep, seeking revenge, and dragging Mr. Lee’s name through the mud to climb up?
This was clearly a planned hit job.
If she really faced those shady rules.
Why didn’t she speak up a year ago?
Her motives were shady as hell!
Whether Mr. Lee ever messed with actresses or not, Grace was clearly a schemer.
This whole thing was a setup from the get-go!
She paid for fake supporters, bought trending spots, and even bribed Olivia.
But she could never clear her name!
Kimberly’s clout was way bigger than Olivia’s.
She didn’t go all out defending Mr. Lee, nor did she trash Grace. She just laid down some guidance.
Those online folks thought they had it all figured out.
Grace checked out the comments below, and they were brutal.
A bunch of people even tagged her.
[Grace, you wanna be a famous bitch? Haha!]
[All I gotta say is, screw you!]
[How should I put it, I think the casting couch stuff is real. A bunch of women used their bodies to get roles, and now that they didn’t make it big, they blame the director. Now, because they got paid, they betray the directors they once worked with. I can only shake my head. Isn’t this called being ungrateful?]
[You’re all a bunch of scoundrels, daring to talk like this? If you think you’re so righteous, then why did you throw yourselves at him?]
[A mistress wants to become a big star? And slander Mr. Lee?]
Sure enough.
When people can’t tell what’s true, they start to lose it.
Before, some folks felt bad for Grace and the other actresses.
But now, as soon as they got the money, they went straight to framing their old collaborators.
Who’s the real victim here?
With Kimberly speaking out, a bunch of other artists in the industry also publicly backed Mr. Lee on Twitter.
Among them were three top-tier stars, fifteen second-tier stars, and over fifty third and fourth-tier stars!
These people all voiced their support, saying they believed in Mr. Lee’s character.
This massive show of support shocked a lot of people.
Everyone knew the entertainment industry was full of rumors and gossip.
When you’re on top, everyone praises you and wants to be your friend.
But when a scandal hits, they all scramble to distance themselves from you!
Even if you’re loyal, your agency would never let you stick with a disgraced artist. Let alone publicly support them!
Mr. Lee was now caught up in scandals, yet so many top and second-tier stars were standing up for him.
This said a lot about Mr. Lee’s character.
When one person says you’ve got good character, no one believes it!
But when a hundred, a thousand, or ten thousand people say you’ve got good character, even if you’re a scumbag, people will believe you’re a good person.
Grace looked at Olivia’s Twitter.
It was already flooded with hate.
Countless notable figures tagged Olivia, questioning her: [How much money did you take?]
Various nasty and offensive comments, unbearable to read.
Even cursing her family!
This wave not only failed to take down Mr. Lee but also dragged Olivia down.
Probably no director would ever want to work with Olivia again.
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