The Most Famous Actor in Hollywood

"Perhaps everyone has already seen the news leaked on the TMZ website..."

In the press hall of the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Charlize Theron, accompanied by her agent and public relations manager, sat at the forefront, addressing a crowd of entertainment reporters, "TMZ often publishes fake news, and their way of doing things is quite dislikable."

Originally, fewer than twenty journalists had registered for the press conference. However, following TMZ's revelation that she and Matthew Horner had split, hundreds of entertainment journalists swarmed in as the conference began.

Charlize Theron did not let her agent Heidi Shaefer or her public relations manager speak on her behalf; instead, she personally announced, "I have dissolved my engagement with Matthew."

As soon as she said this, the press hall erupted in chaos. Hollywood's coolest couple, whose engagement had filled many with hope, had ended their relationship just two months after the engagement.

Was this all just a publicity stunt?

Many entertainment journalists pondered this possibility.

Elena Boyar, sitting in the first row and seemingly understanding what her peers were thinking, quickly stood and asked, "Miss Theron, why did you dissolve the engagement? Was it at your request?"

The room fell silent immediately, everyone eager to hear Charlize Theron's explanation.

"It was I who initiated the dissolution of the engagement," Charlize spoke somberly, her voice tinged with sorrow. "As for the reason..."

She hesitated, struggling to find the words, before finally revealing under the watchful eyes of hundreds of reporters, "Matthew has an insatiable demand in terms of male-female relations."

Most entertainment journalists weren't surprised by Charlize's revelation; actresses like Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Alba, who had brief encounters with Matthew Horner, had made similar comments about their time with him.

As Charlize continued, she seemed to gain some relief from speaking her truth, "This created a great deal of distress for me, both physically and mentally. I discussed it with him many times, but we could not reach an agreement. I..."

The journalists were stunned. While the female reporters were better at masking their reactions, the male journalists murmured among themselves, wondering how anyone could reach an agreement on such a matter with a man like Matthew.

It seemed impossible. If there was agreement, they reasoned, the man must be weak or not interested in women.

Everyone knew Matthew Horner as a tough guy in films and a skilled practitioner of boxing and MMA in real life.

Hearing Charlize Theron's words, the reporters did not find it strange; rather, they found it normal. For someone like Matthew Horner, who was dedicated to fitness and sports, having a robust libido was perfectly natural.

The abnormality seemed to lie with the Oscar-winning actress herself.

Suddenly, many journalists recalled rumors of Charlize Theron's alleged frigidity...

Across from the reporters, Charlize covered her face with one hand, seemingly in great sorrow, "I tried to make it work, but failed. Facing such irreconcilable differences, I decided to end the engagement."

After these words, Charlize left the conference without waiting for the reporters' reactions, followed by her agent Heidi Shaefer, leaving only the public relations manager to handle the press.

Most journalists lost interest in asking further questions. The news and answers they had received were explosive enough. For them, time was money, and they rushed out of the Hilton, hurrying back to their respective news outlets.

After the conference, Elena Boyar called Matthew, then hurried to Horner Manor.

It was only about ten minutes after Elena Boyar's call that Matthew saw the news about the press conference on various websites.

"Charlize Theron announces the dissolution of her contract with Matthew Horner, citing his insatiable demands in intimate relations, leading to irreconcilable differences..."

"A doomed engagement from the start, Matthew Horner's fiery passion, Charlize Theron's icy demeanor!"

"Due to discord in intimate matters, Charlize Theron and Matthew Horner split!"

Such headlines dominated the entertainment sections of major websites, shifting public attention from the sudden end of the engagement to the couple's incompatible intimate life.

With previous rumors about Charlize Theron's frigidity and praise from fiery personalities like Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Alba for Matthew, few found Charlize's reasons surprising.

Later, Helen Herman arrived at Horner Manor before the paparazzi swarmed, and they moved to the Angel Management Agency in Burbank for Matthew's interview with Elena Boyar.

Upon their arrival, Elena Boyar was already waiting at the agency's entrance.

Facing TMZ's cameras, Matthew said, "Yes, Charlize and I have dissolved our engagement. It's not that we had irreconcilable differences, but rather that our ways of expressing affection were quite different. I've always believed that love should be shown through actions, whereas Charlize is more reserved."

Although discussing

 such matters in front of media was somewhat uncomfortable for Matthew, he knew it was acceptable in the open environment of Los Angeles and Hollywood.

When he first discussed this approach with Helen Herman, he had his reservations, but Helen thought it was a good strategy, considering that marital discord leading to relationship breakdowns was quite normal.

As Helen had predicted, by the next morning, the news of their breakup dominated headlines, with the focus largely on their incompatible lifestyles.

Newspapers, websites, and blogs were filled with stories about Matthew and Charlize.

Some couldn't help but come forward with their own stories.

Rachel McAdams, during an interview, voluntarily mentioned that she and Matthew had been classmates in acting school and had briefly dated, praising Matthew's exceptional capabilities in intimate matters.

Well-known actresses like Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Alba, known for their brief flings with Matthew, became targets for the media. When asked, they seized the moment to enhance their own visibility by affirming Matthew's prowess.

Within days, the narrative shifted. Many tabloids and websites speculated on just how formidable Matthew could be, suggesting that his vigor was why Charlize couldn't handle the relationship.

Later, an agent from the San Fernando Valley, associated with the adult film industry, claimed that Matthew nearly starred in romantic action films due to his natural talent...

Unfortunately, that sector never gains the respect of the more serious press, which dismissed the agent as merely another attention-seeker.

The scandal surrounding their broken engagement didn't tarnish Matthew or Charlize's reputation. Charlize didn't care about media and public discussions about her purported frigidity, just as Matthew didn't mind discussions about his virility.

As a man, Matthew almost wished the media would proclaim his prowess worldwide.

Any normal man would take pride in such a reputation, only the overly sensitive would find it embarrassing.

Moreover, Bella Anderson's survey among his fan clubs showed that male fans were envious and female fans curious; hardly anyone was offended.

Matthew thought the discussions about his prowess would eventually fade away, but unexpectedly, a former professional driver turned alcoholic suddenly told a tabloid that Matthew had had a stable relationship lasting over a year with pop sensation Britney Spears, who was apparently his first love.

This revelation shocked America, coming completely out of the blue.

Journalists crowded outside Matthew's Beverly Hills estate and his Burbank office, with countless supposed insiders fabricating stories as if they had personally witnessed Matthew and Britney's relationship.

Since Britney used to visit Matthew in the same car driven by this driver, who was later fired by Britney's father, whether he was bound by a confidentiality agreement or not, the news was out, and Matthew couldn't ignore it.

He contacted Britney directly and then had Helen Herman communicate with Britney's manager. They quickly agreed to maintain silence—neither confirming nor denying the rumors, letting the media speculate.

Matthew was no longer the obscure actor of years past. This publicity was beneficial for both his and Britney's visibility.

This series of sensational reports turned out to be a boon for "Mr. & Mrs. Smith." The dissolution of his engagement with Charlize Theron, far from being detrimental, actually boosted interest due to the film's passionate scenes, making people curious about Matthew Horner's prowess.

By the time Matthew was ready to join the "Pirates of the Caribbean" crew in the Dominican Republic, "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" had broken through $250 million in North American box office takings and reached a global total of $512.5 million.

And that wasn't the end. With a resurgence in ticket sales, the number of theaters showing "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" and the frequency of screenings both increased, promising more box office returns.

Before leaving for the Dominican Republic, Matthew received a call from Britney, asking to meet.

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