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America's Favorite Ex-Husband
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00:00:00And the Oscar goes to Daniel Johnson for his original screenplay, Loving Her.
00:00:08That loser actually won an Oscar?
00:00:11Who knew the house hubby had it in him? I'm an industry joke now.
00:00:15Daniel, is it true that the script that won you Oscars for both writing and directing sat on a shelf for 10 years?
00:00:21Wow, you did your homework. Yes, I got sidelined for a little bit, but I think I found my way back.
00:00:26Um, I will tell you this. I don't think you can truly love others until you truly love yourself.
00:00:34Daniel really did it. The one standing by his side isn't me anymore.
00:00:39You think you can divorce America's sweetheart? You're nothing but a fucking house husband, Daniel.
00:00:45Our contract expired. I'm only telling you because you're her manager.
00:00:49If you try and divorce my daughter, you will end up with nothing. The mansion, the money, even your own son will belong to her.
00:00:56I'll always love my son.
00:01:00But he's a bully, and he learned it from the best in the business, his grandmother.
00:01:04You used to worship Sabrina. What happened?
00:01:07That was a long time ago.
00:01:09America's sweetheart, Sabrina Donovan, attempts suicide.
00:01:13All for her co-star and Hollywood's golden boy, Preston Eastwood.
00:01:16But her career is hanging by a thread. I need to get those paparazzi off her back.
00:01:21You've always loved her, Daniel. I've seen it.
00:01:25She needs that now. Stay. Marry her. Love her. So that she doesn't face the world alone.
00:01:34I might not have been Sabrina's first love, but I would be her last. And I'd cherish her like no other man would.
00:01:40If Preston Eastwood's really back, then maybe the last ten years meant more to me than they ever did to her.
00:01:47This was the last one.
00:01:51Mom, Daniel.
00:01:54What's going on?
00:01:57What's going on?
00:01:59Honey!
00:01:59I was just telling Daniel he needs to stop dressing like a bum.
00:02:05If the paparazzi catch him next to you, ugh.
00:02:08But I need to go. I have an appointment with your stylist.
00:02:13Think about it, Daniel.
00:02:18Once Sabrina signs the divorce petition, the 30-day waiting period starts, and then I will be free.
00:02:24Sabrina, we need to talk.
00:02:26Ugh. Can it wait? I'm seriously so spent.
00:02:30I had the photo shoot and fitting and cocktails with girls.
00:02:34I saw it. Preston was there.
00:02:37I mean, he got us our first movie deal right out of college. I mean, we owe him.
00:02:42Yeah. And then he cheated on you, and I'm the one who picked up the pieces.
00:02:46I'm starving. When are we eating?
00:02:48Lunch is on the stove. But first, your mother and I need to talk.
00:02:53No! I want to eat now!
00:02:56You always know the spot.
00:03:07He doesn't listen.
00:03:09Daniel, please. I had a migraine all day from the flashing bulbs at that god-awful Fanity Fair shoot.
00:03:15I got something I need to tell you. I'll make it quick. This isn't easy, but I know-
00:03:22Ew! What is this?
00:03:24It's mom's vegetable and quinoa stew.
00:03:26I don't want healthy food. I want chicken nuggets! Chicken nuggets, chicken nuggets!
00:03:31You can't have that every day. It's not healthy for you.
00:03:34But I want them!
00:03:35Jackson, when I say no, I mean no.
00:03:39You suck! I want chicken nuggets! Give me chicken nuggets!
00:03:50I waited. I gave it everything I had.
00:03:55But it takes two to make a marriage work.
00:03:57And my self-absorbed wife would rather be with the man that almost ruined her life than me.
00:04:02Enough. Just enough.
00:04:09I want a divorce.
00:04:12I want a divorce.
00:04:18Sabrina, did you hear me?
00:04:21Huh?
00:04:22I want a di-
00:04:26I want chicken nuggets! Give me chicken nuggets!
00:04:29Jackson, honey, you need to listen to your father, okay?
00:04:34Now go upstairs, get cleaned up. We'll get you some real food.
00:04:41Seriously, your only job is to take care of the house and the family.
00:04:45I mean, it's not that hard.
00:04:48What is this?
00:04:50Another contract?
00:04:50How big is the role?
00:04:54Who's directing?
00:04:55It's not a-
00:04:56Whatever, my mom will look over it anyways.
00:04:58Hard to believe I can't even get her to care about this.
00:05:01Honestly, I am really at my capacity.
00:05:04I have that red carpet event coming up, and I really need you to pull your weight.
00:05:09Pull my weight?
00:05:11Yeah, you get it.
00:05:13Mwah! Love you.
00:05:15I've devoted myself to this family for ten long years.
00:05:19If that wasn't enough, then this is the only option.
00:05:22Just wait until she realizes what life's like without me.
00:05:32The movie's greenlit, and the studio wants you to direct.
00:05:35We need you on a plane to Australia tomorrow.
00:05:37I can't.
00:05:38My wife needs me here in L.A.
00:05:40After all I've sacrificed, my scripts, my career, my future, all pushed aside.
00:05:47At least there is one good thing to come from this.
00:05:51I was able to use the money Celeste gave me to save my mother's life.
00:05:54Hey mom, how you doing?
00:05:56Oh, good dear.
00:05:57I just noticed that you transfer more money to my account.
00:06:01Do you need more?
00:06:02No, no, no, no.
00:06:03You've already done so much.
00:06:06I'm just trying to help.
00:06:07I know.
00:06:08But I never wanted my cancer to be your battle.
00:06:12I can't thank you enough for everything that you've done, but it's time you lived your life.
00:06:19I am, mom.
00:06:21And I promise, very soon, everything's going to change.
00:06:29That's wonderful, dear.
00:06:30You deserve more than what they put you through.
00:06:33Everyone, come quick, come quick.
00:06:35I gotta go.
00:06:36Love you.
00:06:39What is it, mom?
00:06:41Someone very special decided to pay us a visit.
00:06:43Our favorite leading man.
00:06:44Preston Eastwood, the man that broke my wife's heart and is stealing it back again.
00:06:59Preston Eastwood, the man that broke my wife's heart.
00:07:08All right, cut.
00:07:10That's a wrap, everyone.
00:07:12We got our start on the set of Breaking the Ice.
00:07:16Sabrina was a rising star.
00:07:18I was just the director's assistant.
00:07:22Our future's ahead of us.
00:07:26If only she didn't fall for Hollywood's golden asshole.
00:07:29We've got her.
00:07:47We'll do it again.
00:07:47That's all.
00:07:50We've got her.
00:07:52Number two-
00:07:54Okay.
00:07:55You destroyed me, Preston.
00:08:03There's nothing left.
00:08:17Sabrina, don't!
00:08:19Stay back.
00:08:21I mean it.
00:08:23Sabrina, don't do this.
00:08:27Just...
00:08:29Just give me your hand.
00:08:42No!
00:08:44Daniel!
00:08:46I got you.
00:08:47No! Don't let me go!
00:08:50I won't ever let you go.
00:08:53I'm so alone, Daniel.
00:08:59Nobody sees the real me.
00:09:01I see you, Sabrina.
00:09:03I see all of you.
00:09:05And you're never gonna be alone again.
00:09:07You're never gonna be alone again.
00:09:15Good to see ya!
00:09:17Oh my gosh, how long has it been?
00:09:19Oh, two long.
00:09:20Look at you!
00:09:21Oh, I'm so glad you could make it to my little slice in the Hollywood Hills.
00:09:24Of course, babe.
00:09:25Thank you for letting me stay here for a little bit.
00:09:27Are you kidding?
00:09:28Oh, Daniel, Preston's gonna stay with us for a bit, but you don't mind, right?
00:09:32Oh, there he is!
00:09:34The assistant!
00:09:35I'll tell you what, there's no one who grabs coffee quite like this guy.
00:09:38How did someone like you end up with a blonde bombshell like my Sabrina?
00:09:42Stop!
00:09:43I can't believe my wife would invite the ex she tried to kill herself over into our home.
00:09:50Sabrina, I don't remember agreeing to having him stay over.
00:09:54Daniel!
00:09:55Oh.
00:09:56Don't embarrass me.
00:09:57No, it's fine.
00:09:58Whoa, you played Brett Stale in your action spy movie?
00:10:02He's not just tough, he's Brett Stale tough, you think, you know?
00:10:06My friends are, but my dad doesn't let me watch you.
00:10:08He doesn't let me do anything.
00:10:10Now that I'm here, we'll be able to bend some of dad's rules.
00:10:13What are you saying, huh?
00:10:14Yeah.
00:10:15Sabrina, I think it's time he leaves.
00:10:19It's fine.
00:10:20It's fine.
00:10:22Just relax, okay?
00:10:24Be nice.
00:10:32Some people never change.
00:10:35But once our divorce is finalized, I won't be there to save her when he breaks her heart
00:10:40again.
00:10:41Yeah, it's nice.
00:10:43But this mansion is still the second most stunning thing on the sale.
00:10:53Ooh, careful.
00:10:55You alright?
00:10:58I'm still starving.
00:10:59Make me some food.
00:11:01Jackson, there's leftover stew in the fridge.
00:11:04Stew?
00:11:05Ew.
00:11:06What is this, a soup kitchen?
00:11:07I told you a hundred times I want chicken nuggets!
00:11:10Daniel, if the kid wants nuggets, just give him nuggets.
00:11:13I'm trying to teach my son how to be grateful for what he already has.
00:11:17Daniel, I'm a billionaire.
00:11:20What?
00:11:21For real?
00:11:22Yeah.
00:11:23My makeup line took me all the way to the top.
00:11:26Donovan Cosmetics.
00:11:28I'm rich.
00:11:29I'm rich.
00:11:30Which means we don't have to be grateful.
00:11:33I mean, that's just something poor people tell themselves so that they're happy with nothing.
00:11:38See, Daniel, that was always your problem.
00:11:39You're so caught up on the morals.
00:11:41You realize that's why no one bought your scripts.
00:11:43They were so dull.
00:11:44Please, Mr. Eastwood, my dad won't let me have anything!
00:11:47Lucky for you, Uncle Preston is a little bit of a rebel.
00:11:52So, how about we go to an exclusive restaurant?
00:11:56My treat.
00:11:57Here we go.
00:11:58What to do?
00:11:59Oh, you don't have to do that.
00:12:01I don't mind.
00:12:02All of you insist.
00:12:03All of you insist.
00:12:04I mean, I'm already dressed.
00:12:05Okay.
00:12:06Oh.
00:12:07Mm-hmm.
00:12:08Okay.
00:12:09Oh, and I would invite you, Daniel, but there's a little bit of a dress cut.
00:12:13So, anyways.
00:12:14Come on, Ben.
00:12:15Let's go.
00:12:16Looks great.
00:12:17Gotcha.
00:12:18Here we go.
00:12:19Oh.
00:12:20There's Paps.
00:12:22You don't have to come, Daniel.
00:12:24Last time.
00:12:25I promise.
00:12:27You're right.
00:12:29It is the last time.
00:12:32Hey, guys.
00:12:33Hi.
00:12:34Jackson.
00:12:35Jackson.
00:12:36Jackson.
00:12:37Well, did you use your brain, or are you following through on the divorce?
00:12:42Contract's fine.
00:12:43It's over.
00:12:44Why don't you meet me next time?
00:12:45I don't know.
00:12:46I don't know.
00:12:47I don't know.
00:12:48I don't know.
00:12:49I don't know.
00:12:50I don't know.
00:12:51Why don't you meet me at the Oaks to finalize the paperwork?
00:12:54I hope you're ready to go on without a penny to your name.
00:12:58After 10 years of heartbreak, I don't care if I walk away with nothing.
00:13:02Why would Celeste invite me here?
00:13:03She must have known this is where they were going for dinner.
00:13:09Sabrina Donovan?
00:13:10I could scream.
00:13:11I'm literally obsessed with you.
00:13:12Preston Eastwood.
00:13:13I haven't seen the two of you together since breaking the ice.
00:13:14Oh, gee.
00:13:15I used to always replay that scene where you guys kiss at the hockey rink.
00:13:16A scene that I wrote.
00:13:17Uncredited, of course.
00:13:18Even my success is shadowed by her fame.
00:13:19Wait.
00:13:20Are you two dating?
00:13:21Wait.
00:13:22Are you two dating?
00:13:23Oh, well, actually.
00:13:24This is totally a date.
00:13:25All these years, I couldn't even be seen with her in public.
00:13:30you. Preston Eastwood, I haven't seen the two of you together since Breaking the Ice. Oh gee,
00:13:35I used to always replay that scene where you guys kiss at the hockey rink. A scene that I wrote,
00:13:39uncredited of course, even my success is shadowed by her fame. Wait, are you two dating? Oh well,
00:13:45actually this is totally a date. All these years I couldn't even be seen with her in public.
00:13:51Do you mind just giving me a little space? You're not really a part of my brand. Your brand?
00:14:01It's just, it's not a good look for me. You get it, right?
00:14:13So, you two are a thing? Well, I- It's okay babe, we don't have to lie to our biggest fans.
00:14:21This is so going viral. I can't believe you guys are dating. It looks like more than dating.
00:14:33Is this your son? I wish I was his son Jackson. Don't be silly. You have a dad and he's a sissy.
00:14:41That's what all the boys at school say. He does girly stuff like cook and clean. But Preston is
00:14:48awesome. He's an action spy. I wish he was my dad. My own son doesn't respect me. But we'll see if
00:14:57Preston's the type of dad he wants when he comes home coked out from a Hollywood after party with a
00:15:02call girl. It's okay, buddy. Every spy needs a partner in crime. If you want me around, I'm in.
00:15:08That is if mom's cool with it. Oh, Preston, I don't know. Daniel, he, you know, he's- Preston, what are you doing?
00:15:15Come on. Let's go, Michelle.
00:15:22Now that's a Hollywood couple.
00:15:38I told you this divorce was a mistake. Sabrina will end up on top and you will end up with nothing.
00:15:49Daniel!
00:15:51You know, it's probably for the best. And the sound of it, your own son doesn't even want to be around you.
00:15:57Daniel, he's here. He, did he see us? Is he looking over here?
00:16:01Oh, fuck. That's not good. I was just doing that for publicity. I didn't mean for him to see us.
00:16:05Actually, it was perfect timing. Once that loser's out of the picture, Sabrina and her money are all mine.
00:16:11Who cares about him, mommy? Now you can be with Mr. Preston.
00:16:14Jackson, enough.
00:16:17What do I do?
00:16:19Well, that's it then. Now I need to handle Sabrina. I need to leverage her relationship with Preston, with the tabloids.
00:16:26I'm sure you'll spin the story to whatever suits you. You're really good at that.
00:16:30Oh, I have a parting gift for you. A one-way ticket, so you can get as far away from this family as possible.
00:16:40I know the contract is over, but if I see one stitch of bad press about the Donovans, I will come after you with everything I got.
00:16:48Daniel loves me. He has to understand. This is Hollywood. It's just part of the job.
00:16:53Daniel, I can explain. Daniel, what is this?
00:17:03I can't let her create a public scene. All it takes is one article to get her canceled.
00:17:09Are you going somewhere? Honey, what a coincidence. We were just meeting here to discuss a vacation.
00:17:18Isn't that right, Daniel? A vacation? Finally. You're paying attention.
00:17:24Yeah. I'm going to leave in a few days. Well, thanks for telling your wife.
00:17:29What are we supposed to do without you? Without me cooking and cleaning?
00:17:32That's not what I meant. Whoa. Looks like there's a little bit of drama going on over here.
00:17:36That's fine. Daniel's just decided to abandon us for a bit, just like any good husband would.
00:17:42Oh, I see. Is it me? Is my presence hurting your ego?
00:17:47I wouldn't put jealousy past him. I always knew you were the self-loathing type.
00:17:51You know what? Maybe I should go. I don't want to get between the two of you.
00:17:55No, please stay. I want you to live with us forever and ever.
00:17:59No, you know what? I'll go. And clearly she wants you willing to dance to his tune.
00:18:05Daniel, wait. I won't ever let you go.
00:18:09He won't leave. He promised. It doesn't have to be like this.
00:18:14We could pull up a chair and we can... I'm going to go back.
00:18:21Daniel!
00:18:25Please. Better than yours.
00:18:28Yeah.
00:18:29Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.
00:18:31Oh, good. You're up.
00:18:35Um, after dinner, we went to an A-lister party in Bel Air.
00:18:39It's fun.
00:18:42Why don't look at me like that? I'm allowed to have a little bit of fun.
00:18:46Anyways, Preston had a few too many drinks to be alone.
00:18:50Well, but...
00:18:51How lucky for him. He's got his girl to take care of him when he's drunk.
00:18:55Daniel, whatever you saw at the restaurant, it's not like that.
00:18:58Yeah. Listen, man, I... I've had every opportunity to sleep with her and nothing happened. You can trust me.
00:19:07Preston, I think you're...
00:19:09Mm-hmm.
00:19:10You need to let me out.
00:19:11All right.
00:19:15Daniel, seriously, listen, man. I... I... When you're gone, I promise I will take the best care of your son and your wife.
00:19:22I... I'm gonna be the best man in the house.
00:19:26Just ignore him. He doesn't know what he's saying.
00:19:29No, I actually think he's the only one speaking exactly what's on his mind.
00:19:32Daniel, you don't have to be so jealous.
00:19:34Jealous?
00:19:37My God, you still don't get it, do you?
00:19:40Whatever, I'm going to bed.
00:19:44You know...
00:19:47I don't think I should be alone.
00:19:48That's all I need to slip into her bed and drive the final wedge between her and the house husband.
00:19:57Daniel, can Preston sleep in here tonight so I could look after him?
00:20:03God. God, you're unbelievable.
00:20:08Are you really going to ask your husband if you can sleep with your ex?
00:20:13No, it's not like that. I... What?
00:20:16You know what? Fine.
00:20:21You two look great together.
00:20:23Daniel, I...
00:20:35And to think there was a time I wanted to make our marriage work.
00:20:39I don't know where our kettle or extra towels are.
00:20:51Without me, you can't even find a kettle or a towel.
00:20:55I was never the homemaker.
00:21:01Please, Daniel.
00:21:09I can't think of any time she was there to comfort me.
00:21:21If you're sick, can you go in the other room?
00:21:24I have a press junket tomorrow that I seriously can't miss.
00:21:26Look at her now.
00:21:40Playing house for another man.
00:21:42If only she worked this hard at being a wife when it actually mattered.
00:21:54There we go.
00:22:03There he is.
00:22:05God, I wish I could sleep in till 8 a.m.
00:22:07Man. No, I had to wake up and have a 5 a.m. workout.
00:22:11Life of an A-lister, I guess.
00:22:12I got some.
00:22:16Yeah.
00:22:17What do you need? Oh, oh.
00:22:19Yeah, there you go.
00:22:20I'd offer you some of this shit, but I doubt you'd like it.
00:22:23Yeah, this shit's straight up protein.
00:22:25Bulking up for a new Marvel movie.
00:22:31Hey, uh, you're not pissed off that your wife had to take care of me last night, right?
00:22:35You know, a grown man that needs a babysitter?
00:22:40Why would I be threatened by that?
00:22:45It's finally time to make this hack disappear.
00:22:49What's wrong, Jackson?
00:23:00Mr. Eastwood!
00:23:01I want to play with the fish, but my stupid dad won't let me.
00:23:05And it's unfair.
00:23:06That's a shame, huh?
00:23:07You know what?
00:23:08Let me grab it for you, little man.
00:23:09Here we go.
00:23:10Oh, no, it's not to play with them.
00:23:16You never let me do anything!
00:23:19Come on.
00:23:20It's just a fish tank, Daniel.
00:23:22You guys can afford an aquarium.
00:23:24It's not about the money.
00:23:26It's about him learning how to respect living things.
00:23:28Unfortunately, he's surrounded by bad examples.
00:23:32Yeah?
00:23:33What's that supposed to mean?
00:23:35You're so annoying!
00:23:37Don't push.
00:23:40I said don't push.
00:23:45Go get a book or something.
00:23:46Why don't you get your hands off him?
00:23:48He's a Donovan, not some pathetic manservant like you.
00:23:51God, what the hell is you just showing me?
00:23:57Call it a lesson.
00:23:57I'm teaching the kid to go after what he wants.
00:23:59He's not your kid.
00:24:01I wish I was!
00:24:02I hope mom marries him so you can be gone forever!
00:24:05I hate seeing your stupid face!
00:24:07Ouch!
00:24:08I mean, you just heard your son.
00:24:10So why don't you make this little vacay of yours permanent?
00:24:13Maybe it will be.
00:24:14But until then, I'm still the man of the house.
00:24:18You?
00:24:19Man of the house?
00:24:20Please.
00:24:21You're a pussy in an apron.
00:24:23I'd be embarrassed to call you a maid, much less a dad or a husband.
00:24:26You're a washed up pack.
00:24:28Still riding on all your old headlines.
00:24:30How were your latest box office numbers, huh?
00:24:32I heard your agent's begging for scraps.
00:24:34I'm a fucking star!
00:24:36A star?
00:24:37A star that needs his ex to bring him back into the spotlight.
00:24:41Jackson, come on.
00:24:41I don't want you hanging around this clown anymore.
00:24:43No, I'm not going.
00:24:45Preston's way cooler than you.
00:24:47Preston, Preston, Preston!
00:24:50You know, there's a reason we say everyone's replaceable in Hollywood.
00:25:15What was that?
00:25:23Daniel!
00:25:24What is happening?
00:25:26It was Dad, Mom.
00:25:27Dad was attacking Mr. Eastwood.
00:25:29What?
00:25:30You're so scared.
00:25:31You got me pretty good, babe.
00:25:32What the hell, Daniel?
00:25:34I just wanted to hang out with Jackson.
00:25:35I came in looking for a fight.
00:25:37What?
00:25:37I didn't?
00:25:38Daniel, what the hell is wrong with you?
00:25:40You're acting like a jealous child.
00:25:42I thought you were bigger than this petty shit.
00:25:44He threw a fish tank at me.
00:25:46It's just a fucking fish tank!
00:25:47Bro, up!
00:25:48Remember we're in the public eye?
00:25:50What if your little outburst was caught by the press?
00:25:53What?
00:25:53Everyone knows your precious Preston attacked me?
00:25:57Maybe I should go.
00:25:58I'm sorry.
00:25:59No!
00:26:00Oh my God.
00:26:02He's lying.
00:26:04You're a monster!
00:26:05And in front of your son?
00:26:07You have to be kidding.
00:26:09We have to get you to the hospital.
00:26:12We'll talk about this when I get home.
00:26:14I want to clean this up.
00:26:18Soon you won't be coming home to me ever again.
00:26:23She's mine now, loser.
00:26:33Hello, 9-1-1.
00:26:34What's your emergency?
00:26:36I'm bleeding out.
00:26:37I think I hit an artery.
00:26:39I need an ambulance now.
00:26:41Now.
00:26:44You did lose a lot of blood.
00:26:53So we're going to have to keep you here overnight to pump you with liquids.
00:26:57To be honest, that's...
00:26:58I could use a break from home.
00:27:00Trouble with the missus?
00:27:03Uh, yeah.
00:27:05Pretty obvious.
00:27:06Most married folks that come in here are miserable.
00:27:10I shouldn't be saying this, but Sabrina Donovan was here with Preston Eastwood.
00:27:17True love story holding hands, wiping tears.
00:27:20I've been obsessed with them since breaking the ice.
00:27:23You said, um, couple?
00:27:25I wasn't sure, but I checked the visitation logs and it's official.
00:27:30She even helped me reposition Preston when his IV was twisted.
00:27:35She was so sweet.
00:27:41Need us to check on that shoulder for you?
00:27:43No, it's...
00:27:46It's an old wound.
00:27:48I tore it, actually, um, 10 years ago.
00:27:50Daniel!
00:27:53Sweet and caring.
00:27:56So Preston's found the Wi-Fi I always wanted.
00:27:59He only had to break her heart to get it and left me to pick up the pieces.
00:28:09Fuck it.
00:28:11Let me get my shit out of here.
00:28:14Mr. Lee, I don't know if you remember me.
00:28:16You once liked my short film.
00:28:18I have a script I've been sitting on.
00:28:20It needs the right producer.
00:28:29I know it's a long shot, but I'd be honored if you'd read it.
00:28:34Where have you been?
00:28:36I kept calling.
00:28:37I started to feel like one of my stalkers.
00:28:40Huh?
00:28:44What? I've been busy.
00:28:46Anyways, I thought you were busy entertaining Preston.
00:28:47Uh, seriously?
00:28:50Why does it always have to come back to him?
00:28:52I told you, he's just a friend.
00:28:56Yeah.
00:28:57That's what you want to call it?
00:28:59I... I just...
00:29:02I'm sorry. I...
00:29:04Bringing Preston into our home was probably crossing a line.
00:29:07It is what it is.
00:29:13But I mean, you know how the industry works.
00:29:17You even just hint at a relationship and it stirs up all this publicity.
00:29:21And I think you should go for it.
00:29:23I mean, you always do what's best for your career.
00:29:25But I just, I don't want you to be upset with me.
00:29:32Seriously.
00:29:34I... I care about you.
00:29:40I'm no man.
00:29:42I've known you for 14 years. I know when you're angry.
00:29:45Really? I didn't think you paid attention.
00:29:47I pay attention?
00:29:50Since when do I not pay attention?
00:29:53She signed the papers without reading them.
00:29:55That's all this marriage ever was to her.
00:29:57A headline. A performance.
00:30:01Sabrina.
00:30:05Sabrina, I'm good.
00:30:06You know what?
00:30:08I hate fighting. So, let's just forget about this, okay?
00:30:12I was thinking we could revisit your script.
00:30:19I gave that to you three years ago.
00:30:21You telling me you finally read it?
00:30:23Well, yeah. The first 10 pages, but they're good.
00:30:28The lead role is something I can really sink my teeth into.
00:30:30I mean, we have to do this.
00:30:32Me and you. The lead actress and the writer-director.
00:30:37I gave up on that dream of us working together.
00:30:41A long time ago.
00:30:43Well, how about you make us some lattes,
00:30:46and for the next hour, we can just pour ourselves into the script.
00:30:50Just like we used to in film school.
00:30:53There was a time when this would have worked on me.
00:30:56I would have melted in her hands.
00:30:59Now I just want to pack and get out of here.
00:31:01Bye.
00:31:11I don't know what you do, but I asked the chef to make a latte while you were gone, and it was awful.
00:31:24I've had a lot of experience making it for you, and I'll be sure to tell him how you like it.
00:31:27That's not what I meant.
00:31:30I like it when you make it.
00:31:31I'm not going to always be here to make it.
00:31:38I knew it.
00:31:40You are mad that I brought Preston back here.
00:31:42I told you it was just a publicity stunt.
00:31:46It's not like our marriage is going to get me on the cover of Vanity Fair.
00:31:50Married people are fucking boring.
00:31:53It's good to know where you stand.
00:31:55No, Daniel.
00:31:57No, that's not what I meant.
00:32:04Look what you made me do.
00:32:08Just leave it.
00:32:10I thought you would appreciate that I read your script.
00:32:14And what? It would make up for all the years of indifference?
00:32:16I'm just trying to do something nice.
00:32:19And look what I get for it.
00:32:20You know what? Forget it.
00:32:23I have a premiere.
00:32:24We'll just talk about this tomorrow.
00:32:40What?
00:32:40Is that how you talk to your mother-in-law?
00:32:43Yeah, ex-mother-in-law.
00:32:45Not quite.
00:32:45That was the divorce contract.
00:32:47But if you want a clean break,
00:32:48we need to finalize your entertainment contract and our family's NDA.
00:32:52This is showbiz, baby.
00:32:53Remember that.
00:32:54I'll text you the address of where to meet me.
00:32:56I heard she was sneaking Preston Eastwood into her trailer on set.
00:33:12Oh, please.
00:33:13She's always been so secretive.
00:33:15I mean, this is her movie premiere and where is her husband?
00:33:18Maybe she's embarrassed by him.
00:33:20I mean, I read somewhere that he was just a broke writer's assistant.
00:33:26Oh, well.
00:33:27If we want the tea, let's get it from the pot.
00:33:30Come here.
00:33:30Oh.
00:33:34Jackson!
00:33:35We were just talking about your mom.
00:33:37Do you know where she is or who she's with?
00:33:41She's with Mr. Eastwood.
00:33:42He's been staying with us.
00:33:45Really?
00:33:47Do you think Mr. Eastwood might be your new daddy?
00:33:50Oh, I hope so.
00:33:50I really hope so.
00:33:51He's way cooler than my old, boring real dad.
00:33:55Speaking of, I don't think we've ever met your real dad.
00:33:59Yeah, he usually stays at home doing chores like a maid.
00:34:08What are you doing here?
00:34:09You never come to these things.
00:34:11Well, that's got to be the husband.
00:34:14Get lost.
00:34:15You embarrass us.
00:34:16Jackson, do not talk to me like that.
00:34:18I'm your father.
00:34:19I wish you never were my dad.
00:34:25Is there a problem?
00:34:30Oh, my God.
00:34:32That's Preston Eastwood.
00:34:33How could Sabrina choose this flap over Preston?
00:34:36If there was a problem, that's none of your business.
00:34:39I wish Preston was my dad.
00:34:41You're a pathetic loser.
00:34:42Zip it, Jackson.
00:34:44You should probably listen to your kid and head out because
00:34:48we're starting to make a scene.
00:34:49I'm just here to talk to Celeste.
00:34:51That's not what I see.
00:34:53You showed up uninvited, in street rags,
00:34:56abused Sabrina's kid, and picked a fight with an A-lister.
00:35:01That's the kind of story the press would devour.
00:35:04Doesn't take much to be canceled these days.
00:35:07And then they would praise Sabrina for divorcing your sorry ass.
00:35:11This was all a stunt, was it?
00:35:14You were revolting.
00:35:15No wonder Sabrina turned out the way she did.
00:35:18Hey.
00:35:18Why don't you watch her mouth?
00:35:21Trash like him is always forgetting their place in the world.
00:35:25Yeah, maybe I should teach him a lesson.
00:35:27Oh, yeah?
00:35:28What lesson is that, Preston?
00:35:29Hmm.
00:35:30You groveling back to your ex that you cheated on so that you can leech off her career?
00:35:33Hmm.
00:35:46what the hell what happened oh my god daniel what the hell happened daniel you're bleeding
00:36:05are you okay look at her go hollywood's finest always performing when there's an audience
00:36:12it's daniel he's a monster he found out about your premiere and crashed the party mommy dad came
00:36:20in here and started shouting at me no no that's not true if preston weren't here daniel would have
00:36:27manhandled jackson in front of the reporters can you imagine the allegations daniel is that true
00:36:36sabrina oh yeah i think you got me in the ribs i think one of them's broken sabrina honey
00:36:49we need to help preston
00:36:53but daniel
00:36:56imagine choosing that loser for preston eastwood
00:37:06mommy please we can't leave him i i have i have to help preston
00:37:30come on jackson
00:37:36i got you don't let me go she's made her choice there's no going back we'll see if preston can
00:37:46give her the life she's grown used to after all these years of me slaving for her
00:37:57well that went even better than i planned now we can make a clean break
00:38:04i wasn't waiting for your permission there's an uber waiting for you outside to take you to the
00:38:09airport get out of hollywood in fact get out of the country if i so much as see your name next to
00:38:18my daughters in a tabloid i will make your life a living hell
00:38:32i used to ache for her approval now i just want to breathe without her shadow
00:38:54seriously
00:39:00slow down
00:39:01what are you doing i thought you were hurt
00:39:08what are you doing i thought you were hurt i think i'll pull through
00:39:18so what are you doing
00:39:20what i've always wanted to come on i know you want this i see the way you look at me
00:39:25now that daniel's gone we have the house to ourself i could finally have you in this bedroom
00:39:42what am i doing daniel is still injured he should be home
00:39:46i don't
00:40:01get off
00:40:03what babe we can finally come on i said get off
00:40:07what i need to go take care of daniel no forget about him look i love jackson and i'm ready to be
00:40:14the man that you've always wanted ready to be a dad to that little boy i mean come on sabrina your son
00:40:22your mother even daniel is pushing us together look he's already moved on
00:40:32no what have i done where is he what about me you had a chance 10 years ago i need to go take care of
00:40:42my husband
00:40:49hello excuse me excuse me hi have you seen my husband
00:40:56please he was someone bleeding out um i saw him stumble outside holding his head after he spoke to
00:41:01some older woman he didn't come back in though
00:41:08daniel where are you i'm sorry but the number you are trying to reach is
00:41:12no longer in service please try again later
00:41:16what have i done
00:41:27come on daniel answer me
00:41:29he's not gone
00:41:37i know daniel wouldn't leave me
00:41:43he loves me too much to abandon me when i need him the most
00:41:51no
00:41:52it's not possible he will be back
00:41:58he's not going to be back
00:42:12boy it's all assets
00:42:14claim zero castigo jackson the waves all spousal support
00:42:18no no no he can't leave me he can't do this to me i won't sign off on him
00:42:33my mother
00:42:34no специzystthers
00:42:38no all this time who's gonna leave me
00:42:45no
00:42:56It's not a...
00:42:58Honestly, it doesn't matter.
00:43:00My mom will look it over anyways.
00:43:02He loves me.
00:43:04He loves Jackson.
00:43:06He wouldn't just leave us.
00:43:08We're his family.
00:43:10After all these years,
00:43:11everything we've been through.
00:43:26I got you.
00:43:36Don't let me go!
00:43:38Was I ever really paying attention?
00:43:44Daniel!
00:43:46No, it's Mom.
00:43:47Is everything okay?
00:43:48Mom!
00:43:51Mom!
00:43:53Daniel!
00:43:54He just left us.
00:43:57Do you know where he is?
00:44:00We have to find him.
00:44:01We can check the hospital or the...
00:44:03Oh, honey.
00:44:04It's over.
00:44:06Daniel's not coming back.
00:44:08You knew?
00:44:09I'll come over in the morning
00:44:11and explain everything.
00:44:20I'm hungry!
00:44:22Dad!
00:44:23Breakfast should be ready by now.
00:44:26Jackson?
00:44:29I have something to tell you.
00:44:33Your dad.
00:44:36Your dad.
00:44:38He's left us.
00:44:40I'm sorry, but he's not coming back.
00:44:42Yay!
00:44:43He's gone!
00:44:43He's gone!
00:44:44Yeah, but I know he's gone.
00:44:45I know he's gone.
00:44:45I know he's gone.
00:44:45Why would you say that?
00:44:47He was so embarrassing.
00:44:49Even Mr. Eastwood...
00:44:50Mr. Eastwood?
00:44:52What did Preston say?
00:44:54He said a pathetic pussy like that
00:44:56should stick to scrubbing toilets
00:44:57than raising a young man.
00:45:00He was so lame and boring.
00:45:03Now he's gone.
00:45:04Mr. Eastwood is way cooler.
00:45:07He can be my new dad.
00:45:08Jackson.
00:45:09You have a dad.
00:45:11And he's cared for you for seven years.
00:45:14Yeah, but I hate him!
00:45:22Hello?
00:45:23Do you have any news about Daniel?
00:45:24Ms. Donovan, it's your accountant.
00:45:26I noticed a few unusual transfers.
00:45:29I'm sorry.
00:45:29I don't have the time.
00:45:30Large sums have been wired to someone named
00:45:33Preston Eastwood.
00:45:34Was that done with your approval?
00:45:36No.
00:45:37But I'm not surprised.
00:45:38Flag his name.
00:45:40I want him frozen and cut off.
00:45:43Jackson, I don't want to ever hear you say
00:45:46Preston's name again.
00:45:47Okay?
00:45:48He's not the man you think he is.
00:45:50Your father, the one who raised you
00:45:52and cared about you, is out there.
00:45:54And we need to find him at all costs.
00:45:56What kind of coward abandons his family?
00:46:00Huh?
00:46:01It's despicable.
00:46:02I can't do this anymore.
00:46:05I cancel everything.
00:46:07The interviews and the red carpets.
00:46:09I don't want to be seen.
00:46:11I can't pretend.
00:46:14I just want him back.
00:46:16Honey.
00:46:18It's time to let him go.
00:46:19You don't love him anyway.
00:46:22Think about what Preston would do for your career.
00:46:25What?
00:46:29How could you say something like that?
00:46:31Of course I love Daniel.
00:46:34He cares for me.
00:46:35He sees me.
00:46:36He was there for me when Preston dropped me
00:46:39like I was nothing.
00:46:41But Daniel is a pathetic nobody.
00:46:44Daniel's my husband.
00:46:46And the father of my son.
00:46:47Yeah, some husband.
00:46:49Abandoning you without a moment's notice.
00:46:51Wanting nothing to do with his child
00:46:52just because the contract ended?
00:46:53Contract?
00:46:56What contract?
00:47:01What are you talking about?
00:47:04Forget it.
00:47:05Forget it.
00:47:06Just pretend I didn't say anything.
00:47:08When I caught you and Daniel
00:47:09at the restaurant the other day,
00:47:11you said that he was going on a trip.
00:47:13Is there something you're not telling me?
00:47:15Please.
00:47:16I just want the truth.
00:47:18Mom.
00:47:19Fine.
00:47:21I will tell you the truth.
00:47:23But promise me you won't get mad.
00:47:28I'll tell you the truth, Sabrina.
00:47:31But no, it was all for your own good.
00:47:34When Preston left you,
00:47:39you were distraught.
00:47:41I had to save you.
00:47:43She's lost without you, Daniel.
00:47:46You've always been there for her.
00:47:48From film school to now.
00:47:50I've seen it.
00:47:52She needs you.
00:47:53Stay.
00:47:54Marry her.
00:47:55Love her.
00:47:55So that she's never alone again.
00:48:04It was all just some sort of obligation?
00:48:08How could you do this to me?
00:48:10I wanted to protect you.
00:48:12You wanted to control me.
00:48:14All because you needed me for my career,
00:48:16my money.
00:48:17Well, it worked, didn't it?
00:48:19You were about to throw yourself off a rooftop.
00:48:27Daniel did what he was meant to do.
00:48:29He kept you together.
00:48:31Where?
00:48:32Where did he go?
00:48:33I know he told you where he went.
00:48:36Where is he?
00:48:37You can do better than him.
00:48:38You are Sabrina Donovan, Hollywood starlet.
00:48:43Believe me, it's for the best.
00:48:45No.
00:48:46He can't be gone.
00:48:47He can't.
00:48:48Yes, he is gone, and he is gone forever.
00:48:51He can't be.
00:48:53He can't be gone again.
00:49:09I'm live at the highly anticipated premiere of How to Tame a Silver Fox,
00:49:13that's already generated a considerable buzz for its new writer-director.
00:49:17Speaking of which, there he is now, Mr. Daniel Johnson.
00:49:25Daniel, your film received the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
00:49:29What's going through your head tonight?
00:49:32Honestly, I'm just trying not to trip over my own speed.
00:49:34Nobody told me how.
00:49:36Oh, man, how uncomfortable these designer shoes would be.
00:49:39I've heard this talk of a sequel.
00:49:41I've heard this talk of a sequel.
00:49:42Uh, yeah.
00:49:44God, my career has been a long time in the making, and I've been very honest about it,
00:49:48actually.
00:49:49I almost gave up the dream.
00:49:51But London?
00:49:53London lit the fire under me, and I feel like I found my voice, and it really is full steam ahead.
00:49:58Speaking of London, since you're an American writer-director, will you be making your way back to Hollywood?
00:50:06Hollywood.
00:50:08Get out of the country.
00:50:10If I so much as see your name next to my daughters in a tabloid,
00:50:15I will make your life a living hell.
00:50:19Daniel?
00:50:20He's no good at bragging about himself, so I'll do it for him.
00:50:38Daniel is a true auteur and a pretty genius, and it was a privilege to be his leading lady.
00:50:45That's not a light compliment coming from Emily Blake,
00:50:48a two-time Golden Globe Award-winning actress and celebrated alumni of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
00:50:53Well, I've heard that, uh, your relationship wasn't just professional.
00:50:57We'll never tell.
00:51:01Oh my God, thanks for saving me.
00:51:04She was practically eye-fucking you.
00:51:06I know, jeez.
00:51:07This is so surreal.
00:51:09I mean, I can't believe this is happening to me.
00:51:11I can.
00:51:12The moment I read your script, I knew you were special.
00:51:16Daniel.
00:51:18Enjoy this.
00:51:20And get used to compliments.
00:51:22There's already Oscar buzz.
00:51:24Fuck.
00:51:25Finish me, I know.
00:51:26I feel like I'm dreaming.
00:51:30You okay?
00:51:31You always do that when you're nervous.
00:51:33I know, it's, um...
00:51:34I'll have it.
00:51:36Well, the world's about to meet its new favourite filmmaker.
00:51:41Some of us just got a head start.
00:51:42I know.
00:51:54All press is good press.
00:51:56Daniel becomes an award-winning director, and he's cheating on me with a BAFTA-winning
00:52:07bitch?
00:52:08Ugh.
00:52:09He can't do this to me!
00:52:11Sabrina.
00:52:12You don't need him.
00:52:14Let him have his 15 minutes of fame.
00:52:15How can he move on to that uptight British bitch?
00:52:18Move on?
00:52:19Oh, please, honey.
00:52:21He is using her.
00:52:23Why do you think he signed the contract in the first place, hmm?
00:52:26He wanted to start his career under the Donovan name.
00:52:29How could you say that?
00:52:30I mean, if anything, being with me hurt his career.
00:52:34He's proving that to the whole world.
00:52:37Don't you see it?
00:52:37Sabrina.
00:52:39Look at what you've got.
00:52:40A celebrated career, a mansion in the hills, an adorable kid.
00:52:46Well, when he's not whining.
00:52:48And don't forget about Preston, your dream man.
00:52:51You have everything.
00:52:53I don't have him.
00:52:56Mom, I'm hungry.
00:52:57Go have the chef make something.
00:52:59No, I hate what she cooks, and I'm tired of chicken nuggets.
00:53:02Why can't you just hire Daniel back?
00:53:04Don't talk about him like that.
00:53:06He's your dad.
00:53:07No, Preston is my real dad now.
00:53:10Daniel's just a guy who made me snacks and cleaned the toilet.
00:53:13It was fun telling him what to do.
00:53:15When did he get so cruel?
00:53:18You see, even your own son thinks Daniel's a pathetic pushover.
00:53:21A doormat.
00:53:23Daniel's a doormat.
00:53:25Daniel's a doormat.
00:53:26Enough, you little shit.
00:53:31Enough.
00:53:32Just enough.
00:53:33Sabrina?
00:53:34What's gotten into you?
00:53:35Don't tell me you are actually heartbroken over that man.
00:53:39Whoa.
00:53:41What's going on here?
00:53:42This room feels really tense.
00:53:44Mom just yelled at me for no reason.
00:53:46I was just making fun of Daniel.
00:53:47No.
00:53:48I yelled at you because you're making fun of your father.
00:53:51And if you keep talking like that, I'm going to put you in a timeout.
00:53:54It's time that you stop acting like a spoiled little brat.
00:53:57Hey babe, are you really going to get mad at Jackson for what?
00:54:04Making fun of that fucking loser?
00:54:06Really?
00:54:07Loser?
00:54:07Yeah.
00:54:08You haven't had a job in over a year, Preston.
00:54:11And you've been mooching off of me and ordering my staff around like you're their boss.
00:54:16That's really, really low.
00:54:23Especially after everything I've done to help you with your brand and keeping it from collapsing in the last year.
00:54:28Come on, we're America's power couple.
00:54:30To be a power couple, you both have to have power.
00:54:33Face it, Preston.
00:54:35You're using me to hide the fact that you're washed up.
00:54:38And you're a fucking thief.
00:54:41Yeah, I know you're bankrupt.
00:54:42You've been stealing from me all year long.
00:54:45I could have you arrested, but I haven't.
00:54:48Because you know what?
00:54:49Honestly, I pity you.
00:54:50It's not like that, okay?
00:54:52Look, I was just merging things like couples do.
00:54:55I want to marry you.
00:54:57We're legacy Hollywood fucking royalty.
00:54:59What's my birthday?
00:55:01Huh?
00:55:02What kind of flowers do I like?
00:55:03What's my favorite color?
00:55:05My favorite song?
00:55:06Oh, what's my favorite goddamn movie?
00:55:09Oh, oh wait.
00:55:09What's my fucking middle name?
00:55:12You don't give a shit about me.
00:55:14You don't love me.
00:55:16You don't even know me.
00:55:17This isn't a relationship.
00:55:19This is a publicity stunt.
00:55:22And you know what?
00:55:23I'm done.
00:55:24Get out.
00:55:25I don't want to ever see you again.
00:55:28We're over.
00:55:30We're over.
00:55:31No, babe, babe, come on.
00:55:32Please, please, I love you.
00:55:34Just think about it.
00:55:36Think of the press.
00:55:36What this will look like.
00:55:37If I have to call my security, all of this will get a lot uglier.
00:55:42Get out.
00:55:43Babe, just...
00:55:44Now.
00:55:45Just give me your hand.
00:55:46Come on.
00:55:46No.
00:55:47I'm so alone, Daniel.
00:55:50Nobody sees around me.
00:55:52I see you, Sabrina.
00:55:53I see all of you.
00:55:56And you're never going to be alone again.
00:55:57He truly knew me.
00:56:02He loved me.
00:56:04Every flaw.
00:56:06Every fear.
00:56:08Contract or not.
00:56:09He truly loved me.
00:56:11I saved you from social suicide.
00:56:13Saved me?
00:56:15You don't even know how ironic that is.
00:56:17Daniel saved me from the ledge.
00:56:20And he saved me from you.
00:56:23Security!
00:56:24Security!
00:56:26Security!
00:56:27Come on.
00:56:27Just let's talk about this.
00:56:29No.
00:56:30Come on.
00:56:30Celeste, do something!
00:56:32Sabrina!
00:56:34Come on, Sabrina!
00:56:36Was that really necessary?
00:56:38I mean, he still is a Hollywood A-lister and people's sexiest man alive.
00:56:42Is that all you care about?
00:56:43The fame?
00:56:45The headlines?
00:56:45The brand deals?
00:56:47God.
00:56:48You're supposed to be my mother first, not some money-grubbing manager.
00:56:52Sabrina, you are being dramatic.
00:56:55Of course I care about you.
00:56:58I love you.
00:57:00Then prove it.
00:57:01If you ever want me in front of a camera again, then you will help me get Daniel back.
00:57:06You'll have to forgive me, Mr. Lee.
00:57:20I'm kind of in shock right now.
00:57:23In film school, we were literally told to watch every single film that you ever produced.
00:57:28I mean, you know this.
00:57:30You're a legend.
00:57:31I appreciate it, Daniel.
00:57:32All right, let me cut to the chase.
00:57:34You're a powerhouse sitting idol in the wrong country.
00:57:37I appreciate the compliment, but I mean, I'm doing all right.
00:57:39I got projects.
00:57:40Come on.
00:57:41You're built for billion-dollar franchises, Hollywood blockbusters, the one that gets made
00:57:45in L.A., not London.
00:57:46That's where you belong.
00:57:49To be honest, I already did all.
00:57:51It didn't really end well.
00:57:52Let me guess.
00:57:53My girl?
00:57:54If by a girl, he means Hollywood royalty, Sabrina Donovan.
00:58:00You don't walk away from a gift like yours over some heartbreak.
00:58:03You can become a household name, and I can get you there.
00:58:07You're giving me a lot to think about.
00:58:08Three-picture deal.
00:58:09$200 million budget each.
00:58:11Creative control and final cut approval.
00:58:13I don't know what to say.
00:58:14Just say yes.
00:58:15You have my number.
00:58:17Just don't keep me waiting.
00:58:18Just remember, Daniel, you can't run away from the past.
00:58:22You have to face it and tell the fuck off.
00:58:35Hey, it's been a while.
00:58:38Can we talk?
00:58:40Daniel, can you give us a hint about your first movie with Crazy Maple Studio?
00:58:44Of course, it's about a man who gets fucked over by America's sweetheart and comes out on top.
00:58:50Is this a personal story?
00:58:52Will we get a hint at who the mystery woman is?
00:58:56Oh...
00:58:56She knows who she is.
00:59:00I'll leave it at that.
00:59:04You arrogant little shit.
00:59:06I told you if you ever set foot in this fucking country, I would unleash a world of hell.
00:59:14It's Celeste Donovan.
00:59:17I need a favor.
00:59:18I need you to track down Daniel Johnson and find out where he'll be around 8 o'clock tonight.
00:59:24It's time for a little reunion with Hollywood's newest hotshot.
00:59:29Mom?
00:59:29What are you doing?
00:59:34Did you just break my TV?
00:59:36Can you give us a name for your upcoming film?
00:59:40You know I'm not supposed to do that.
00:59:41You've been so kind, though.
00:59:43It's called You Drive Me Crazy.
00:59:48He's back.
00:59:50Why didn't you tell me?
00:59:52Honey, I didn't want you spiraling again.
00:59:55I'm not a fragile little girl anymore.
00:59:57I need to get on that movie.
00:59:59Absolutely not.
01:00:01You're not working for your ex-husband.
01:00:02If you don't get me an audition, then I will get a manager who will.
01:00:06Honey, I'm just looking out for you.
01:00:08He still loves me.
01:00:11He has to.
01:00:13I just need to talk to him.
01:00:15Let him go.
01:00:19Mom.
01:00:21Honey, I...
01:00:23You know I just want what's best for you, right?
01:00:27I just don't want to see my little girl hurt again.
01:00:29I love you.
01:00:33I love you, too.
01:00:37Here we go.
01:00:39This is, um...
01:00:41It's another movie deal.
01:00:42I'll tell you about it after.
01:00:43Okay.
01:00:44Did you get his location?
01:01:01The Oaks.
01:01:028 p.m.
01:01:04After I'm done with him,
01:01:05Daniel Johnson won't just be blacklisted by Hollywood.
01:01:08He'll be erased from Sabrina's life forever.
01:01:11She's not protecting me.
01:01:22She's protecting her business.
01:01:24And I'm just a pawn.
01:01:26But if she wants a scandal,
01:01:27she'll get one.
01:01:30So nice having you back.
01:01:33And I don't just mean from the UK.
01:01:35Yeah, it's been a rough couple of years, hasn't it?
01:01:37A couple?
01:01:39Daniel, it was 10 years of you slaving away for those people.
01:01:42If you can even call them that.
01:01:44But you're healthy now.
01:01:45And I'm at the top of my career.
01:01:47I mean, yeah, there was a time that I...
01:01:49I love Sabrina,
01:01:50but I really thought I could make it work.
01:01:52The marriage, the kids.
01:01:54I mean, we really tried.
01:01:56I thought I could make it go for it,
01:01:57but, um...
01:01:58It's over.
01:02:01It's over.
01:02:01I mean, let her chase whatever fantasy
01:02:04she thinks Preston Niswik can offer.
01:02:13Oh.
01:02:14You haven't heard?
01:02:17She dumped him.
01:02:18It was all over People magazine.
01:02:20She ended it when his star faded.
01:02:23Oh, my God.
01:02:24What?
01:02:30Daniel!
01:02:31Stop!
01:02:42Sabrina, what are you doing here?
01:02:44I'm here to help you.
01:02:46Sabrina,
01:02:47you're making a scene.
01:02:49Let's go home.
01:02:50Sabrina?
01:02:50How could you?
01:02:51What?
01:02:52I just came to ask Daniel
01:02:54if he'd let you audition,
01:02:55but he said no.
01:02:56I begged and pleaded.
01:02:57Stop lying!
01:02:58I saw you bribe the waiter
01:03:01to drug Daniel's drink.
01:03:03And I'll bet you called the paparazzi, too,
01:03:05to catch him drugged out of his mind
01:03:07and ruin him.
01:03:08My God.
01:03:10You're disgusting.
01:03:11I'm a manager, Daniel.
01:03:12Not anymore.
01:03:13Why did you become such a conniving,
01:03:17scheming snake?
01:03:18I don't even know who you are anymore.
01:03:22I'm your mother.
01:03:23I only want what's best for you.
01:03:26What's best for me?
01:03:28You've been controlling my life
01:03:31ever since you knew you could profit from it.
01:03:34And that all ends today.
01:03:39You're fired.
01:03:42Fired.
01:03:44No.
01:03:46No.
01:03:51No.
01:03:52You can't do this to me.
01:03:54Please.
01:03:55Please, sweetie.
01:03:56I have dedicated my life to you.
01:03:57You dedicated your life to money
01:03:59and to fame.
01:04:00I was just who you used to get to it.
01:04:05You think you can survive on sheer talent?
01:04:08There's a thousand girls more talented
01:04:09than you waiting for their shot.
01:04:11I made you.
01:04:12You'd be nothing without me.
01:04:17I think she'll do just fine.
01:04:25We're done here, Mom.
01:04:27If you want any chance to be in Jackson's life,
01:04:30or in mine,
01:04:32you'll leave now.
01:04:34Without another word.
01:04:46I have something to say.
01:04:50I'm sorry, Daniel.
01:04:52I'm sorry I took you for granted
01:04:54all of those years.
01:04:56I'm sorry I let my mom
01:04:58manipulate and use you.
01:05:01I'm sorry I brought
01:05:02Preston into our home
01:05:04and poisoned our son
01:05:06towards you.
01:05:10Apologize to your father.
01:05:12Do I have to?
01:05:13Who raised you?
01:05:16Cared for you?
01:05:19Packed your lunches
01:05:20when I was on set?
01:05:22Laid with you
01:05:23when you had nightmares
01:05:24and coddled you
01:05:24when you were sick?
01:05:26He did.
01:05:27He loved you.
01:05:29But you treated him
01:05:29like he was nothing.
01:05:31I was wrong.
01:05:32Jackson,
01:05:33he gave us ten years
01:05:35of his life
01:05:35and we abused it.
01:05:37And now there is
01:05:38nothing we can do
01:05:40to take that back.
01:05:41I'm sorry, Dad.
01:05:46It's gonna be okay, son.
01:05:48I still love you.
01:05:49Okay.
01:05:50Come on, Jackson.
01:05:51Let's go.
01:05:58I'm sorry, Daniel.
01:06:01For everything.
01:06:02Okay.
01:06:07I know that look, Daniel.
01:06:14You're thinking
01:06:15of going back to them.
01:06:16I just didn't know
01:06:19it'd be this hard.
01:06:21They hurt you, Daniel.
01:06:23They tore you to pieces
01:06:25and then just expected
01:06:27you to come running back.
01:06:30People can change,
01:06:32but that doesn't change
01:06:34the past.
01:06:37And the Oscar goes to
01:06:40Daniel Johnson
01:06:41for his original screenplay,
01:06:43Loving Her.
01:06:46Daniel!
01:06:47Daniel!
01:06:47Daniel!
01:06:48I'm here, Daniel!
01:06:49Daniel, is it true
01:06:50that the script
01:06:51that won you Oscars
01:06:52for both writing
01:06:52and directing
01:06:53sat on a shelf
01:06:54for ten years?
01:06:55Yes.
01:06:56I'll admit,
01:06:56I got a little sidelined,
01:06:57but I think
01:06:59I found my way back.
01:07:01But, okay,
01:07:02I'll tell you this.
01:07:05I don't think
01:07:06you can truly love
01:07:07someone else
01:07:08until
01:07:09you love yourself.
01:07:14Way to go, Dad!
01:07:16Thank you so much
01:07:34for considering me
01:07:35for this part.
01:07:37We'll keep in touch.
01:07:37How many more
01:07:45do we have today?
01:07:45Forty, sir.
01:07:47Jeez.
01:07:47Hey, boy!
01:07:48How we looking?
01:07:50We're still big in here.
01:07:51Um,
01:07:52no one's cracked
01:07:53the lead yet.
01:07:54I mean,
01:07:55this film lives or dies
01:07:57by the female lead.
01:07:58All right,
01:07:58here's the deal.
01:07:59The studio's on my ass
01:08:00looking to lock
01:08:01in the lead
01:08:01today.
01:08:03Today?
01:08:04Are you fucking kidding me?
01:08:05That's why I love you, man.
01:08:07Cool under pressure.
01:08:08This movie
01:08:09is gonna blow
01:08:10the roof off.
01:08:14Oh, my God.
01:08:15All right,
01:08:15just bring in the next one.
01:08:17That would be...
01:08:18Emily Blake.
01:08:22Emily.
01:08:28Emily.
01:08:28Amazing, as always.
01:08:30You flew in all the way
01:08:33from London for this?
01:08:34Please.
01:08:35I wasn't gonna miss a shot
01:08:36who auditioned
01:08:37for the great
01:08:37Daniel Johnson.
01:08:40How's L.A. treating you?
01:08:42Oh, my God.
01:08:43Less tea,
01:08:43but way more traffic.
01:08:45But I am...
01:08:47I'm glad to be back.
01:08:49Well, it's no English
01:08:50countryside.
01:08:51Yeah.
01:08:51But it suits you.
01:08:55You definitely belong here.
01:08:57I do miss you, though.
01:09:01It was fun.
01:09:02Playing the part.
01:09:04British starlet.
01:09:05American director.
01:09:07I kept waiting for us
01:09:09to become something real.
01:09:12Waiting for us
01:09:13to become something real.
01:09:15I'm sorry, Emily.
01:09:17It just cost me,
01:09:19and we'll call it even.
01:09:20You...
01:09:21You were amazing,
01:09:22as always.
01:09:23It's just...
01:09:24It's just not quite
01:09:27what I'm looking for.
01:09:29I never was,
01:09:30was I?
01:09:32Anyways...
01:09:33Got a few more auditions
01:09:34while I'm in town.
01:09:36Maybe I'll see you around.
01:09:38Yeah.
01:09:38Give me a coffee,
01:09:51and you know what?
01:09:52Go get one for yourself, too.
01:09:55And be generous
01:09:56with the sugar.
01:10:02Oh, my God.
01:10:04What am I going to do?
01:10:05What am I going to do?
01:10:05What am I going to do?
01:10:08That was quick.
01:10:21What are you doing here?
01:10:25I came to audition.
01:10:29Did you bring any representation?
01:10:31No.
01:10:32I fired my manager, remember?
01:10:35I'm starting fresh.
01:10:37Right, um...
01:10:40Hi.
01:10:42I'm Sabrina Donovan.
01:10:47Don't let me go!
01:10:48I got you.
01:10:49I'll never let you go.
01:10:53Are you okay?
01:10:54Yeah.
01:10:55It's an old wound that, um...
01:10:57never really healed.
01:11:01I understand.
01:11:01Daniel Johnson.
01:11:08Nice to meet you.
01:11:12Please.
01:11:20Whenever you're ready.
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