Actor Tom Hanks poses for photographers with singer-actress Nona Gaye, left, and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, at the premiere of the film "The Polar Express," Nov. 7, 2004, in Los Angeles. Hanks plays six characters in the animated film.
Chris Van Allsburg, author of "The Polar Express," signs a copy of his book while his daughter, Anna, looks on, Nov. 5, 2004, in Grand Rapids, Mich., at a gala in connection with the midwestern premiere of a film version of his 1985 book, starring Tom Hanks and directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Singer Nona Gaye, left, poses with actress Rita Willson at the premiere of Gaye's new film "The Polar Express" in Los Angeles, Nov. 7, 2004. Wilson's husband, Tom Hanks, stars in the holiday-themed film gaining acclaim for its high-tech computer animation.
Actor Tom Hanks, center, signs autographs at the premiere for "The Polar Express," Nov. 7, 2004, in Los Angeles.
Singer-actress Nona Gaye poses on the red carpet for the premiere of her movie "The Polar Express" in Los Angeles, Nov. 7, 2004. She gives voice and expression to the Hero Girl character in the animated movie that stars Tom Hanks.
Chris Van Allsburg, right, author of "The Polar Express," meets with Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell, while the mayor's wife, Susan Heartwell, looks on, Nov. 5, 2004, in Grand Rapids, Mich., at a gala in connection with the midwestern premiere of a film version of Van Allsburg's 1985 book. The movie, starring Tom Hanks, was directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Tom Hanks poses in front of a poster for his new holiday movie, "The Polar Express," at the film's premiere in Los Angeles, Nov. 7, 2004.
Tom Hanks, left, and his wife, actress Rita Willson, arrive for the premiere of his new the film "The Polar Express" in Los Angeles, Nov. 7, 2004.
Think Pink Down Under
British model and movie star Elizabeth Hurley signs autographs at a department store in Sydney, Australia, Oct. 28, 2004. Hurley was in Sydney for 36 hours to support Breast Cancer Awareness month and help raise funds for the national Breast Cancer Foundation.
Elizabeth Hurley poses for photographers with the Sydney Opera House as a backdrop, in Sydney, Oct. 28, 2004. Hurley was in Australia to support Breast Cancer Awareness month and help raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Photographers capture British model and movie star Elizabeth Hurley with the Sydney Opera House as a backdrop Oct. 28, 2004. Hurley was in Sydney for 36 hours to support Breast Cancer Awareness month and help raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Actress Elizabeth Hurley waves to photographers outside a department store in Sydney, Oct. 28, 2004.
British model and actress Elizabeth Hurley waits to sign autographs at a department store in Sydney, Oct. 28, 2004. Hurley appeared to promote Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Biblical Epic in LA
Actor Val Kilmer, right, who stars as Moses in the new stage musical "The Ten Commandments," performs with a fellow cast member during the opening night at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles.
Actresses Alicia Silverstone, left, and Neve Campbell pose together on the red carpet at the opening night of the new stage musical "The Ten Commandments" at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles.
Mexican actress Laura Elena Harring arrives for the opening night of the new stage musical "The Ten Commandments" at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles.
Actresses Lucy Lawless, right, and Marissa Jaret Winokur walk the red carpet at the opening night of the new stage musical "The Ten Commandments," starring Val Kilmer, at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles.
Musician Sean Lennon, son of the late Beatle John Lennon, arrives for the opening night of the new stage musical "The Ten Commandments" at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles.
In The Big Easy
Singer Jessica Simpson smiles as she watches the New Orleans Hornets' game against the Dallas Mavericks at New Orleans Arena, Nov. 3, 2004.
Courtney's Court Date
Singer Courtney Love leaves the Los Angeles County Superior Courthouse during a lunch break, Oct. 27, 2004, in Los Angeles. Love attended a preliminary hearing to determine if there is sufficient evidence to require her to stand trial on a felony assault charge.