The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Before filming, Evelyn expresses to Don her concerns over how talented Celia is. He offers to have the studio pull her out, but Evelyn declines, admitting that she likes her. The next day, Celia asks Evelyn to join her for a milkshake, but after they are in the car and Celia reveals that they’re heading to Schwab’s—a popular haunt of Hollywood people—Evelyn knows she is being taken advantage of. Celia wants to be seen with the most popular actress. Evelyn directs her to a lesser-known diner, and Celia is deflated. Evelyn isn’t angry with Celia for her attempt but urges Celia to become better at using people. Celia, though humbled by Evelyn putting her in her place, recovers herself quickly to assert that she is the better actress—which is why Don and Evelyn tried to get her off the film. Evelyn is surprised that Celia knows this but is not ashamed. To make their friendship beneficial, Celia proposes that she’ll help Evelyn become a better actress if Evelyn helps her “become a star” (97). Evelyn agrees and Celia admits that she likes Evelyn and hopes that they’ll become real friends.