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UPDATED 05/27/2002 at 01:00 AM EDT Originally published 05/27/2002 at 01:00 AM EDT

That Cannes Ooh-La-La!

It must be something in the Mediterranean air: Every year at the Cannes Film Festival, stars can be counted on to be at their most outrageous and fashion-forward. As the movie marketplace once again revs up the French Riviera, we take a pictorial look back at those who have stolen the limelight with their style and star quality.

PLUS: Look for photo updates from the festival, as well as Cannes Confidential, our wrap-up of behind-the-scenes hijinks and wacky moments.

Profiles
Natalie Portman, who stars in the latest Star Wars film, was born in Israel. (Her family moved to the U.S. when she was 3.) Also from the Mideast: Keanu Reeves, who was born in Beirut, Lebanon. Billy Elliot co-star Julie Walters was a nurse before she took up acting. Find out more about these celebs and hundreds of others in our photo-filled PEOPLE Profiles.

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