An accompanying music video , directed by Jean-Baptiste Mondino , portrays Madonna highlighting the highs and lows of Hollywood . After the video was released , French photographer Guy Bourdin 's son filed a federal lawsuit that accused Madonna of ripping off the work of his father , showing sequences of the video to be similar to his father 's photographs taken in 1980s . " Hollywood " was first performed in an acoustic version along with " American Life " and " Mother and Father " on a promotional tour for the album . In August 2003 , Madonna opened the MTV Video Music Awards performing a medley of " Like a Virgin " and " Hollywood " with Britney Spears , Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott . During the performance , Madonna kissed Spears and Aguilera on the lips , generating strong reactions from the media . " Hollywood " was later used as a dancers ' interlude on the 2004 Re-Invention World Tour
MTV Video Music Awards
2003 MTV Video Music Awards
Hollywood (Madonna song)