Actor John Travolta speaks with reporters, Sept. 27, 2004, before a special screening of "Ladder 49" at Baltimore's Senator Theatre. The movie features Travolta as Capt. Mike Kennedy, of the Baltimore City Fire Department.
"Ladder 49" stars Joaquin Phoenix, left, and John Travolta, center, sign autographs, Sept. 27, 2004, before the movie's premiere at Baltimore's Senator Theatre. The movie features the stars as Baltimore firefighters.
'Ladder 49' Debuts
The stars of "Ladder 49" pose outside the movie's Hollywood premiere at the El Capitan theater in Los Angeles, Sept. 20, 2004. From left are Jacinda Barrett, John Travolta and Joaquin Phoenix. Behind them is a fire department color guard.
Actor Joaquin Phoenix signs autographs for fans at the premiere of his new movie "Ladder 49," outside the El Capitan Theater in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Sept. 20, 2004.
John Travolta and his wife, actress Kelly Preston, arrive at the premiere of his new movie "Ladder 49," outside the El Capitan theater in Hollywood.
Actress Jacinda Barrett walks the red carpet at the premiere of her new movie "Ladder 49," outside the El Capitan Theater in the Hollywood.
John Travolta waves to fans at the premiere of his new movie "Ladder 49," outside the El Capitan theater in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles, Sept. 20, 2004.
John Travolta and his wife, actress Kelly Preston, arrive at the premiere of his new movie "Ladder 49" outside the El Capitan theater in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Sept. 20, 2004. Preston is blowing a kiss to the media.
Actor Joaquin Phoenix arrives at the premiere of his new movie "Ladder 49" outside the El Capitan Theater in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Sept. 20, 2004.
Actress Kelly Preston signs autographs for fans with her husband, John Travolta, at the premiere of his new movie "Ladder 49" outside the El Capitan theater in Hollywood.
Actor John Travolta, center rear, poses for photos with firefighters including Joseph Ortiz, left, who supplies firetrucks to the movie industry, and Carl Engler, right, and a dog named Nini at the premiere of the movie "Ladder 49," outside the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood.
John Travolta, center, and Joaquin Phoenix, second from right, pose for photos with members of a fire department color guard at the premiere of the movie "Ladder 49," outside the El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles.
John Travolta signs autographs for fans at the premiere of his new movie "Ladder 49" outside the El Capitan theater in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles, Sept. 20, 2004.
Actor Joaquin Phoenix poses for photos at the premiere of his new movie "Ladder 49" outside the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood.
Singer Diana Ross arrives at the premiere of the new movie "Ladder 49" outside the El Capitan Theater in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Sept. 20, 2004.
Actors Robert Patrick, left, and Joaquin Phoenix pose together at the premiere of their new movie "Ladder 49" outside the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood.
Actor John Travolta poses for pictures with fans at the premiere of his new movie "Ladder 49" outside the El Capitan theater in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Sept. 20, 2004.
Diana Ross walks the red carpet at the premiere of the new movie "Ladder 49" outside the El Capitan Theater in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
Billy Joel's Wedding
Singer Billy Joel and his bride Kate Lee hold hands at their wedding at Joel's home in Centre Island, N.Y., Oct. 2, 2004. Joel's daughter, Alexa Ray, far left, and an unidentified guest are also seen.
Smiling Irish Eyes
Irish actress Maureen O'Hara recieved a Special Achievement award from the Irish Film Institute in Dublin, Sept. 26, 2004, for her contribution to international cinema. The actress holds a copy of her new autobiography "Tis Herself," which traces her journey from Dublin to Hollywood.