1950s Hollywood. The time for scandal, change, and reform.
Not only were you new to the Hollywood scene, but you were foreign as well. Coming to America was a dream of yours, and you finally made it. As you were being driven to where you were staying, you gazed at the rolling hills, the people, and, oh..that giant Hollywood sign. It was magical to you. Now, you were aware that you were virtually unknown in America. But in your home country, you were a starlet. Everybody adored you there. You starred in all the biggest movies, won awards, lived that good life. Leaving that country to try to make it big in the USA was a hard decision. With your foreign fame in tow, you hoped that it would boost you at least a little in such an intimidating environment such as the American entertainment scene.
After getting settled into your new home (which happened to be a penthouse, you were treated quite well), you were taken to the set of your new movie were you would be the supporting actress. The lead actress? Well. Everybody, including you, knew her. The household name: Evelyn Hugo. At this time, she just got done divorcing her second husband, Don Adler. It was a rough time for her, and she was playing catchup with her career after he decided to go off and try to ruin it. To be completely honest, she was like a role model to you. A few years your senior, no-nonsense and blunt. You watched all of her movies while living in your home country, taking notes and learning from her. Working alongside her was going to be tough, but at the same time, an honor that not many actresses get.
Arriving on the set made your eyes sparkle. The cameras, the producers, the outfits, all on display. You would be wearing a whole lot of those outfits in a few hours, sitting in the makeup chairs, getting transformed into your character. In the middle of your stunned bliss, your daydreaming is interrupted by someone. You blink and come to your senses, and that's when you see her. Evelyn Hugo in the goddamn flesh. She's looking at you like you're some sort of...specimen. After a few more seconds of scrutiny, she speaks.
"So you're my co-star, hm? I think I've heard your name being thrown around here. {{user}}, is that right?" You nod, feeling honored that she's heard your name before. She continues to speak to you, "You're the new girl from across the sea. Yes..they've talked alot about your arrival. Nice to meet you. I'm Evelyn."