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Grace Jones at London Fashion Week
Grace Jones at London Fashion Week in London, United Kingdom on 22 February 1999.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Grace Jones Brings Colour and Philip Treacy Hats to London Fashion Week 1999

On 22 February 1999, singer, actress and model Grace Jones made several appearances at London Fashion Week, from the catwalk to a Philip Treacy-topped moment on Bond Street.

WOODY HARRLESON and ELIZABETH SHUE at Palmetto World Premiere
WOODY HARRLESON and ELIZABETH SHUE at Palmetto World Premiere in 18 February 1998.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Woody Harrelson and Elisabeth Shue at the Palmetto Premiere

Woody Harrelson and Elisabeth Shue were photographed at the world premiere of the neo-noir thriller Palmetto in Los Angeles in February 1998.

Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel Haute Couture Show
Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel Haute Couture Show in Paris, France on 21 January 2003.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Karl Lagerfeld Pictured at Chanel Haute-Couture Show, Paris 2003

A portrait of Karl Lagerfeld in Paris on 21 January 2003, captured as his Chanel Spring-Summer Haute Couture collection drew to a close.

Billie Piper and Laurence Fox in United Kingdom
Billie Piper and Laurence Fox photographed in United Kingdom on 15 March 2008.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Billie Piper and Laurence Fox on a Beach Holiday in 2008

Billie Piper and Laurence Fox were photographed together on a beach holiday on 15 March 2008.

Billie Piper in West Hollywood, United States
Billie Piper photographed in West Hollywood, United States on 5 July 2005.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Billie Piper and Amadu Sowe at a West Hollywood Cafe

Billie Piper and Amadu Sowe were photographed having brunch at a cafe in West Hollywood on 5 July 2005.

Halle Berry at Los Angeles film premiere, February 2003
Halle Berry at Los Angeles film premiere, February 2003 in Los Angeles, United States on 26 February 2003.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Halle Berry at a Los Angeles Film Premiere in February 2003

Halle Berry was photographed on the red carpet at a Los Angeles film premiere on 26 February 2003.

Billie Piper in West Hollywood, United States
Billie Piper photographed in West Hollywood, United States on 30 April 2002.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Billie Piper Shops in West Hollywood in April 2002

Billie Piper was photographed visiting a tanning salon and shopping for groceries in West Hollywood on 30 April 2002.

Reese Witherspoon in Beverly Hills, USA
Reese Witherspoon photographed in Beverly Hills, USA on 30 August 2005.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Reese Witherspoon Shops in Beverly Hills in August 2005

Reese Witherspoon was photographed leaving Club Monaco in Beverly Hills after shopping on 30 August 2005.

Chris Evans, Billie Piper, Aldo Zilli and Danny McCall in Knightsbridge, United Kingdom
Chris Evans, Billie Piper, Aldo Zilli and Danny McCall photographed in Knightsbridge, United Kingdom on 22 June 2001.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Chris Evans and Billie Piper With Friends in Knightsbridge

Chris Evans and Billie Piper were photographed with chef Aldo Zilli and Danny McCall in Knightsbridge on 22 June 2001.

Halle Berry in Hollywood, United States
Halle Berry photographed in Hollywood, United States on 2 September 2002.Photo: Big Pictures Archive

Halle Berry Trains in Hollywood Ahead of Die Another Day Release

Halle Berry was photographed training in Hollywood on 2 September 2002, months after her historic Oscar win and ahead of Die Another Day's release.

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