We wish we could start on a positive note. Alas, vox populi decided that we were right all this time. We truly hate to say that we were right all this time but we were right all this time. And you didn't listen. Well, the baby smiles so that's all that matters. (BTW, babies start smiling when they are about 2 months old but given that you clearly hate math, this information is irrelevant.)
All those photoshoots, all those articles, interviews, pseudointerviews, knitting stories out of thin air... in vain. All those terminator-themed repulsive outfits of unsightly colours that you had to endure editing. So much effort, energy, enthusiasm generated only to produce indifference among the peers and 'what now?' or 'not again!' reaction from the fans.
You see, we want to help. As a matter of fact, we are helping. We have been all this time. Providing feedback, guidelines, examples both good and bad. Sadly, it fell on deaf ears.
Speaking of the notorious article/interview in the most important stepping stone glossy magazine, it shouldn't have happened. Not like that, not ever. But would you listen to us? No, we are only women, that happen to be the target market of the magazine, which is white women with the average age of 45,2.
Why the stepping stone? Because if that went well, she would be on the cover of The Hollywood Reporter or Variety by the end of this month. Magazines love pretty people on their covers because it sells. If magazines sell, they prove their relevance alongside the relevance of the people in it and on it.
There is creating buzz and then there is word-of-badmouth. Why do allow the latter to dominate in the interviews? Why do you allow her systematically saw off the branch she is sitting on?
Why do you paint a picture of an arrogant, ungrateful, entitled wannabe born into genetic privilege who doesn't exude a drop of kindness, humility, and gratitude? Why do you perversely present arrogance as ambition? Why do you perpetuate division and mockery of fans, co-workers, and, shockingly, even the awards granted?
You don't go back to sleep, you cannot fall asleep of excitement!
You won't be the same regardless, you express gratitude.
You don't blame your superiors as well as your fans in a single breath, no matter the size of the fraction. You show appreciation of the opportunity and continous support!!!
It is your job to read every single word she utters and correct it in print before it's published. It is your job to coach your client on what to say and what not to say in interviews. It is your job to shape her image the way it will self-propell her to where she aspires to be.
If this strenuous campaign didn't show you that your strategy is not only appalingly ineffective but also down right counterproductive, we take the liberty to inform you that you threw the Oscar baby with the bathwater. Good Sir himself was, shall we say, surprised by the non-nomination. He bet on the prettiest horse but that horse lost to the old one with a stellar reputation, even though it barely made it to the finish line.
You may say that she needed more experience under her belt to get noticed. We ask: how is she gonna get more experience with the portrait you present her with to wide audiences as well as potential employers?
Humans crave belonging more than anything else. Stop the transparent and repellent divisiveness, make her relatable, humble, and open minded. Make her talk less, listen more, and smile more, not snark about everything and everyone. It's tiresome because it's old.
Show that she has learned from her experiences so far and made personal progress. Relying on good looks and witticism has past its mark. Time to show what she has learned. If she wants to direct, there is a book she has rights to film. She can direct to her heart's content. If there is a will, there is a way. Less talking, more doing and tide will turn.
Knowing all too well that repeating the same thing over and over and expecting different results is the very definition of insanity (which may very well be a teachable moment for you), we conclude our goodwill oriented one-way correspondence with you.
We may watch and observe your ongoing work but we will keep our further opinions to ourselves. There is a charming proverb including pearls and a specific kind of animal that may or may not be proven right in this case.
Yours intuitively always right,
snowghoul
yousharknotpass
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