Since 1995, Vanity Fair has been giving  us a Hollywood Issue, usually around March or April. They usually feature a group of actors or actresses that they thought made a big impact in the world of film the year before. All covers have been shot by the popular and very good Annie Leibovitz. All covers show us the faces of great talent that has graced the silver or the small screen. You will notice that some of these faces are still relevant now while others have faded into obscurity. Which one of these group photos is your favorite?

1. 1995 (Hollywood Highest – Class of 2000)

Jennifer Jason Leigh, Uma Thurman, Nicole Kidman, Patricia Arquette, Linda Fiorentino, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sarah Jessica Parker, Julianne Moore, Angela Bassett, and Sandra Bullock.

I thought it was a fitting tribute of some sorts to have this post because Sandra just won her Oscars.

2. 1996 (Boys’ Town)

Tim Roth, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matthew McConaughey, Benicio Del Toro, Michael Rapaport, Stephen Dorff, Johnathon Schaech, David Arquette, Will Smith, and Skeet Ulrich.

Oh, there was a time when Stephen Dorf was so hot. I wonder where he is now. It’s funny that only he and Leo are affected by the windy effect.

3. 1997 (The Next Wave)

Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Claire Danes, Renée Zellweger, Minnie Driver, Alison Elliott, Jada Pinkett, Jennifer Lopez, Charlize Theron, and Fairuza Balk.

Fairuza was fierce! I loved that witch movie with her.

4. 1998 (The Hot Next Wave)

Joaquin Phoenix, Vince Vaughn, Natalie Portman, Djimon Hounsou, Cate Blanchett, Tobey Maguire, Claire Forlani, Gretchen Mol, Christina Ricci, Ed Furlong, and Rufus Sewell.

What a beautiful photo! Now if only we were able to see more of Ed Furlong in the years that followed.

5. 1999 (New Kids on the Block)

Adrien Brody, Thandie Newton, Monica Potter, Reese Witherspoon, Julia Stiles, Leelee Sobieski, Giovanni Ribisi, Sarah Polley, Norman Reedus, Anna Friel, Omar Epps, Kate Hudson, Vinessa Shaw, and Barry Pepper.

I can honestly say that I don’t know some of these actors/actresses.

6. 2000 (Splendor in the Grass)

Penélope Cruz, Wes Bentley, Mena Suvari, Marley Shelton, Chris Klein, Selma Blair, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, and Sarah Wynter.

How very decadent and hot. I’m happy to report that after an encounter with drugs, Wes Bentley is back on track.

7. 2001 (Master Class)

Nicole Kidman, Catherine Deneuve, Meryl Streep, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet, Vanessa Redgrave, Chloë Sevigny, Sophia Loren, and Penélope Cruz.

Great actresses and still so very relevant today.