The scene at Cannes '08

Natalie Portman, Cannes 2008: Palme d'Or Closing Ceremony

Juror Natalie Portman during the Palme d’Or Closing Ceremony. (Sean Gallup / Getty Images)

Cannes 2008: Palme d'Or Closing Ceremony - Inside

Best Actor for “Che” Benicio Del Toro poses with Special Award actress Catherine Deneuve and actor Robert de Niro during the Palme d’Or Closing Ceremony. (Sean Gallup / Getty Images)

Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne, Cannes 2008: Palme d'Or Closing Ceremony

Directors Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne accept the Best Screenplay Award for “Lorna’s Silence.” (Sean Gallup / Getty Images)

Milla Jovovich, Cannes 2008: Palme d'Or Closing Ceremony - Arrivals

Milla Jovovich arrives for the Palme d’Or Closing Ceremony. (Francois Durand / Getty Images)

Natalie Portman arrives at the Dolce and Gabbana party. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)

Kate Hudson attends the Dolce and Gabanna party. (Kristian Dowling / Getty Images)

Designer Valentino, left, and guest arrive at the Dolce and Gabbana party. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)

Dennis Hopper, Campino, Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Wim Wenders, Cannes

From left, Campino, Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Dennis Hopper and director Wim Wenders pose at the photo call for “The Palermo Shooting.” (Carlo Allegri / Associated Press)

Actor Jimmy Jean-Louis poses for a portrait. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)

Madonna, Sharon Stone, Cannes 2008: amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS 2008 - Auction

Madonna and host Sharon Stone onstage during amfAR’s Cinema Against AIDS 2008 benefit held at Le Moulin de Mougins. (Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images)

Natalie Portman and Paolo Coelho, Cannes 2008: amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS 2008 - Auction

Natalie Portman and Paolo Coelho dance onstage at amfAR’s Cinema Against AIDS 2008 benefit. (Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images)

Milla Jovovich, Cannes 2008: amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS 2008 - Arrivals

Milla Jovovich arrives at amfAR’s Cinema Against AIDS benefit. (Kristian Dowling / Getty Images)

Model Petra Nemcova in the audience at the 2008 amfAR Cinema Against AIDS benefit. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)

Harvey Weinstein and his wife Georgina Chapman pose as they arrive to attend the amfAR benefit. (Fred Dufour, AFP/Getty Images)

Sam Riley and Alexandra Maria Lara attend amfAR. (Fred Dufour, AFP/Getty Images)

Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson arrive for the amfAR benefit. (Fred Dufour, AFP/Getty Images)

Rose McGowan arrives at the amfAR benefit. (Fred Dufour, AFP/Getty Images)

Juliette Lewis, Cannes 2008: amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS 2008 - Arrivals

Juliette Lewis arrives at amfAR. (Kristian Dowling / Getty Images)

Donatella Versace, Cannes 2008: amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS 2008 - Arrivals

Donatella Versace arrives at amfAR (Kristian Dowling / Getty Images)

Mary J. Blige peforms during the amfAR benefit. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)

Madonna strikes a pose at the premiere of the film “I Am Because We Are.” (Francois Mori / Associated Press)

Rodrigo Santoro arrives for the screening of Steven Soderbergh‘s film “Che.” (Anne-Christine Poujoulat, AFP/Getty Images)

Natalie Portman arrives for the premiere of “Che.” (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)

Director Steven Soderbergh poses with his wife Jules Asner as he arrives to attend the screening of his film “Che.” (Anne-Christine Poujoulat, AFP/Getty Images)

Benicio del Toro signs autographs for fans as he arrives at the “Che” premiere. (Francois Durand / Getty Images)

Madonna, Sharon Stone, 'Che' Gala Screening

Madonna (left) and Sharon Stone arrive at the festival palace for the gala screening of Steven Soderbergh‘s film “Che.” (Guillaume Horcajuelo / EPA)

Madonna and arrives with husband Guy Ritchie to attend the screening of Nathan Rissman’s documentary film “I Am Beacuse We Are.” (Francois Guillot , AFP/Getty Images)

Catalina Sandino Moreno, left, and Julia Ormond arrive for the premiere of the film “Che.” (Francois Mori / Associated Press)

Sean ‘ P. Diddy’ Combs (center) and guests pose as they arrive to attend the screening of Steven Soderbergh‘s film “Che.” (Valery Hache, AFP/Getty Images)

Dutch model Doutzen Kroes poses as she arrives to attend the screening of “Che.” (Anne-Christine Poujoulat, AFP/Getty Images)

Former Argentinian football player Diego Maradona and his daughter Dalma arrive to attend the screening of Steven Soderbergh‘s film “Che.” (Francois Guillot, AFP/Getty Images)

Naomi Campbell and guest arrive for the premiere of “Che.” (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)

Former US boxing champion Mike Tyson poses as he arrives to attend the screening of “Che.” (Francois Guillot, AFP/Getty Images)

Director Clint Eastwood with “Changeling” star Angelina Jolie at the premiere. (Francois Guillot, AFP / Getty Images)

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Cannes 2008: 'Changeling' - Premiere

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrive for the “Changeling” premiere. (Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images)

Sharon Stone, Cannes 2008: 'Changeling' - Premiere

Sharon Stone arrives for the “Changeling” premiere. (Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images)

Michelle Yeoh arrives at the “Changeling” premiere. (Francois Guillot, AFP/Getty Images)

Dita von Teese, Cannes 2008: 'Changeling'

Dita von Teese arrives for the “Changeling” premiere. (Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images)

Gwyneth Paltrow arrives for the premiere of her film “Two Lovers.” Directed by James Gray, the film premiered at Cannes on May 19.

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Gwyneth Paltrow arrives for the premiere of her film “Two Lovers.” Directed by James Gray, the film premiered at Cannes on May 19. (Sean Gallup / Getty Images)

Director James Gray, actresses Vinessa Shaw and Gwyneth Paltrow, and Israeli actor Moni Moshonov

Actress Vinessa Shaw, director James Gray, actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Israeli actor Moni Moshonov arrive for the screening of Gray’s “Two Lovers.” (Christophe Karaba / EPA)

Sean “Diddy” Combs attends the premiere of “Two Lovers” at Cannes. (Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images)

Gwyneth Paltrow arrives at the Chopard Trophy party during the 61st Cannes International Film Festival. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)

Gwyneth Paltrow arrives at the premiere for “Two Lovers” at Cannes. The film was directed by James Gray. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)

Karen Allen, Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg arrive at the Cannes premiere for “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.”

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Karen Allen and John Hurt at the Cannes premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” (Francois Durand / Getty Images)

Karen Allen and Harrison Ford at the Cannes premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” (Guillaume Horcajuelo / EPA)

American Stephanie Allerdice waits for tickets outside the premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” (Carlo Allegri / Associated Press)

Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull, Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett on her way to the premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” (Valery Hache / AFP/Getty Images)

Karen Allen, Harrison Ford and Cate Blanchett, posing before the premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” (Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images)

Shia LaBeouf and George Lucas at the Cannes premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” (Sean Gallup / Getty Images)

Cate Blanchett at the Cannes premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” (Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images)

George Lucas, Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg at the “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” premiere. (Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images)

Woody Allen and his wife, Soon-Yi, arrive for the screening of his “Vicky Cristina Barcelona,” with British actress Rebecca Hall right behind the pair.

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Read the News & Buzz blog for the latest updates from Cannes. (Anne-Christine Poujoulat / AFP/Getty Images)

Julia Volkova and Lena Katina of Russian pop group t.A.T.u attend the photo shoot for “You and I,” an upcoming film based on the book, “t.A.T.u. Come Back.” (Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images)

Penelope Cruz and Rebecca Hall arrive for the screening of Woody Allen’s “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.” (Christophe Karaba / EPA)

Woody Allen and Soon-Yi, arriving for the screening of his “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.” (Guillaume Horcajuelo / EPA)

British actress Rebecca Hall, arriving for the screening of Woody Allen’s “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.” (Guillaume Horcajuelo / EPA)

U2’s Bono and Penelope Cruz, chatting at a party at the Cannes Film Festival. (Francois Durand / Getty Images)

Model/actress/singer Valerie Dominguez Tarud arrives at a party at the Cannes Film Festival. (Francois Durand / Getty Images)

Julia Volkova and Lena Katina of Russian pop group t.A.T.u pose at the Carlton Hotel. The two are promoting “You and I,” an upcoming film based on the book, “t.A.T.u. Come Back.” (Caroline Blumberg / EPA)

Penelope Cruz is spotted at a party at the Cannes Film Festival. (Francois Durand / Getty Images)

Salma Hayek arrvies at the Partouche Charity Poker Festival, held at Palm Beach Casino during the Cannes Film Festival. (Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images)

Ed Norton arrives at the Partouche Charity Poker Festival at Palm Beach Casino, held during the Cannes Film Festival. (Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images)

Adrien Brody and Elsa Pataky get the umbrella treatment as they arrive at the Partouche Charity Poker Festival, held at Palm Beach Casino during the Cannes Film Festival. (Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images)

Woody Harrelson arrives at the Partouche Charity Poker Festival, held at Palm Beach Casino during the Cannes Film Festival. (Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images)

“Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” director Steven Spielberg waves to the press a few days before the premiere of the movie. (Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images)

Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones himself, holds an umbrella for entertainment reporter Maria Menounos on the beach at Cannes. (Fred Dufour AFP / Getty Images)

Bono and Sean Penn pose at Cannes. (Anne-Christine Poujolat / AFP/Getty Images)

Mike Tyson and his family arrive at the Cannes screening of “Tyson,” James Toback’s documentary. (Anne-Christine Poujolat / AFP/Getty Images)

U2 singer Bono, right, and Cannes jury president Sean Penn meet up on the red carpet before the screening of Arnaud Desplechin’s film “Un Conte de Noel.” (Christophe Karaba / EPA)

Martina Gusman, Rodrigo Santoro, Elli Medeiros, Pablo Trapero

Brazilian actor Rodrigo Santoro, Uruguayan actress Elli Medeiros, Argentinian director Pablo Trapero and Argentinian actress Martina Gusman pose at a photo call for the film “Leonera.” (Lionel Cironneau / Associated Press)

Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie

Jack Black performs as he poses with fellow actors Dustin Hoffman and Angelina Jolie during a photocall for the animated film “Kung Fu Panda.” (Anne-Christine Poujoulat / AFP/Getty Images)

Jean-Claude Van Damme and his wife, Gladys Portugues, arrive at the screening of Arnaud Desplechin’s “A Christmas Tale” at Cannes. (Anne-Christine Poujoulat / AFP/Getty Images)

Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Lucy Liu and Jack Black pose as they arrive to attend the screening of “Kung Fu Panda.” (Valery Hache / AFP/Getty Images)

'Kung Fu Panda' Gala Screening, Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria arrives for the gala screening of the film “Kung Fu Panda” running out of competition. (Christophe Karaba / EPA)

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie leave the Festival Palace after attending the “Kung Fu Panda” screening. (Valery Hache / AFP/Getty Images)

Fireworks light up the sky during the “Waltz With Bashir” premiere at the Palais des Festivals during the Cannes Film Festival. (Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images)

Eva Longoria waves as she arrives to the premiere of the film “Blindness” at Cannes. (Francois Mori / Associated Press)

Actress Phoebe Price poses as she arrives to attend the screening of “Kung Fu Panda.” (Anne-Christine Poujoulat / AFP/Getty Images)

Director/Producer George Lucas and guest arrives at the “Kung Fu Panda” party at Carlton Beach. (Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images)

The members of the Jury of the Un Certain Regard section, (from L) Egyptian critic Yasser Moheb, German director of Turkish origin and President of the Un Certain Regard Jury Fatih Akin, Russian journalist Catherine Mtsitouridze, Indian journalist Anapuma Chopra and Director of the Filmoteca Espanola Jose Maria Prado arrive to attend the screening of movies. (Valery Hache / AFP/Getty Images)

Maria Menounos : Benefit for the Prince Albert of Monaco Foundation

TV presenter Maria Menounos attends the Benefit for the Prince Albert of Monaco Foundation at the Greenhouse. (Francois Durand / Getty Images)

Singers Denise Rich, Kelly Rowland and television personality Star Jones attend the Benefit for the Prince Albert of Monaco Foundation at the Greenhouse during the 61st International Cannes Film Festival . (Francois Durand / Getty Images)

Petra Nemcova: Benefit for the Prince Albert of Monaco Foundation

Petra Nemcova attends the Benefit for the Prince Albert of Monaco Foundation at the Greenhouse. (Francois Durand / Getty Images)

How To Lose Friends & Alienate People - Party - Mischa Barton

Mischa Barton attends the How To Lose Friends and Alienate People Party at Festival House. (Kristian Dowling / Getty Images)

Cate Blanchett poses as she arrives to attend the opening ceremony and the screening of Brazilian director Fernando Meirelles’ film “Blindness.” (Anne-Christine Poujoulat, AFP/Getty Images)

Israeli model Bar Refaeli poses as she presents the Alberta Ferretti/Chopard dress ‘Desiderio’ to be auctionned at the AMFAR. (Anne-Christine Poujoulat, AFP/Getty Images)

Mischa Barton, Cannes: Blindness - Premiere

Mischa Barton arrives at the ‘Blindness’ premiere. (Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images)

Eva Longoria, Cannes: Blindness - Premiere

Eva Longoria and Aishwarya Rai on their way to the premiere of ‘Blindness.’ (Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images)

Danny Glover, Julianne Moore, Gael Garcia Bernal and Yoshino Kimura arrive at the “Blindness” premiere. (Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images)

Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Natalie Portman and Rachid Bouchareb arrive at the “Blindness” premiere. (Gareth Cattermole /Getty Images)

Gael Garcia Bernal and Julianne Moore laugh during a photocall for Brazilian director Fernando Meirelles’ film “Blindness.” (Anne-Christine Poujoulat, AFP/Getty Images)

The scene at Cannes ’08

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