I know it’s a bit gimmicky, but I just love things like this: Vanity Fair hired photographer Chuck Close to shoot a bunch of celebrities with no makeup on. (The other requirements of the shoot: arrive alone or with only one friend; be available for three hours; be responsible for your own look; get to the studio yourself; and no complaining about the basic craft services.)

The full portfolio includes celebrities like Julia Roberts and Sean Penn, but a few images from the shoot have leaked out, including my girl Scarlett Johansson, who looks about 12:

Kate Winslet, who was massively pregnant at the time:

Also Oprah:

And Brad Pitt, who might have aged, but still remains my favorite.

This particular Hollywood issue, which I blogged about yesterday, is a good one. Graydon Carter explains the backstory on the “epic takedown” of Gwyneth Paltrow that was reportedly planned, which is worth a read if only to see little hints of Gwyneth’s cattiness. (I mean, I do like her, but. You know.)