Legendary French goofball Gerard Depardieu (you loved him in Last Holiday and Green Card) was invited to the state palace by Ukraine president Victor Yushchenko and first lady Kateryna for Orthodox Christmas, celebrated on January 7. The actor, seen here in traditional garb, is a supporter of the Ukraine president and said, in his Borat-like command of English, "I hold in high respect the president and love dearly Ukarine." (Contact Music; photos via Abaca Press)