GWYNETH PALTROW
Photograph by James White
June 20, 2004
Los Angeles

''She was being followed by paparazzi,'' recalls White of the tense moments preceding the Oscar winner's arrival at the shoot. ''There were, like, three cars following her.'' But the Sky Captain star kept her cool and steered herself and new baby daughter Apple through the gates of the house -- which was on loan from the photographer's friend -- before her pursuers could catch up. ''She was completely unfazed,'' says White, who went on to capture this serene portrait of a lady. ''I think it looks romantic and sexy at the same time.''