Chapter 24

Summary

• The protagonist has been dropped from any productions within Sunset Studios and offered as a loan to Columbia.
• After a couple of bad film experiences, other studios also didn't want much of the protagonist.
• During 1960 Academy Awards, the protagonist finds herself as an outcast, persona non grata.
• The protagonist is in a relationship with a woman called Celia, who is up for an Academy award.
• Despite being in love, the protagonist and Celia avoid being seen together because of the potential damage to their reputations.
• Watching from home, the protagonist sees Celia win the award for Best Supporting Actress.
• The protagonist is thrilled, kisses the television, and chips her tooth in the process.
• Late in the night, Celia comes to the protagonist's house. She had left her own celebratory party to be with the protagonist.
• The two women share an intimate moment together, where Celia expresses that nothing means anything to her without the protagonist.
• The protagonist then admits to chipping her tooth by kissing the television when Celia won. Celia finds the story endearing.
• Meanwhile, the protagonist's movies are failing while her ex-partner, Don, is starring in a hit thriller movie.
• The protagonist decides to go to Paris after watching the movie "Breathless," signaling a new direction for her career.