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Do you have what it takes to primp and prep our cover stars? Go behind the scenes and find out!

By Diana Vilibert

Mar 23, 2009

Kristen Schaefer

Do you have what it takes to primp and prep our cover stars? Go behind the scenes of the photo shoots and find out!

Kristen Schaefer

Celebs Behind the Scenes

Which down-to-earth TV McStarlet had so much fun at her cover shoot with Marie Claire that she stayed behind afterwards to have a beer with the crew?

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Celebs Behind the Scenes

The studio shook with techno and hard rock until Oh requested Björk-all she needed to return to her ballet roots and dance for the camera. Join the fun and check out what happened behind the scenes on the shoot. The Grey's Anatomy star also dished about the show and told us how she feels about her character Christina.

record player at kate bosworths photo shoot

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Celebs Behind the Scenes

A DJ got the energy up with indie tunes by Berlin and Stars on 45 for our photo shoot with which blonde bombshell? The star loved the black-and-white photos from her shoot so much that she requested souvenir prints!

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Kate Bosworth Behind The Scenes

Kate Bosworth got into the groove at the L.A. photo shoot -- then on a plane to Australia for a quick holiday.

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Celebs Behind the Scenes

Which fashionista brought her own style to her MC photoshoot? Her own Lee Morris cuff and half-tinted Chanel sunglasses made it into some of our favorite shots.

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Celebs Behind the Scenes

Ashley Olsen brought a slew of ideas to our fashion shoot at Brooklyn's old Navy Yard, including a cool, new take on androgyny. We also joined her as she got hands-on putting the finishing touches on her new clothing line .

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Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba's mom behind the scenes with pet pug, Sid.

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Celebs Behind the Scenes

Jessica Alba had a little secret when we shot her for our cover! With a baby on the way, the hot star takes a break from Hollywood to give girls in Harlem the pep talk of their lives. See the natural beauty looking her best with a new pregnancy glow during her photo shoot.

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Celebs Behind the Scenes

Which jet-setting actress showed up to her cover shoot in her favorite Manolo sandals?

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Celebs Behind the Scenes

Angelina Jolie! The high-flying mother of four enjoyed organic pad thai, plus a burger and fries. Sneak behind the scenes of her cover shoot and see who she cuddled up with in between takes.

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Celebs Behind the Scenes

Which Marie Claire cover girl and recent Oscar-nominated actress, getting some serious primping done here, rocked out to Scissor Sisters on her shoot?

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Celebs Behind the Scenes

Anna Hathaway let loose to some music after patiently waiting while we added hair extensions to give her man some extra oomph. The cutie next to her? Hathaway's older brother, Michael, who showed up at the shoot. Check out more pictures from behind the scenes of the cover shoot and find out what she told us about going topless for a role .

heidi klum behind the scenes of the marie claire cover shoot

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Heidi Klum Behind The Scenes Cover Shoot

THINK PINK Removable “instruments” add a note of whimsy to this Viktor & Rolf gown.

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Celebs Behind the Scenes

Heidi Klum warmed up her vocal chords with some songs she's been practicing for a duet with husband Seal. The runway maven and mother of three was full of energy and charm at her MC shoot in Los Angeles. Go behind the scenes and see what she did during her downtime.

lindsay lohan behind the marie claire cover shoot

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Behind the Cover Shoot

LUXE LAIR This sultry setting put Lohan in the mood.

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Celebs Behind the Scenes

Lindsay Lohan got away from paparazzi camera flashes and chilled out during her photo shoot with us. On a low-key West Hollywood set, we got an intimate look at the riveting star at her best — without the crowds, letting her personal style shine through. Said fashion assistant Jeremy Spears, "Each shot was perfect." Take a look at the intimate shoot here.

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