The prestigious Pirelli calendar was unveiled last week in Moscow and this year's theme is "Mythology". German fashion designer and photographer Karl Lagerfeld had the honor of selecting 15 female models and 5 male models to become gods and goddesses, saying "I chose some friends for the shots - I only wanted women who felt at ease with me."
Which is one reason why he chose actress Julianne Moore to pose as the leading goddess Hera. "I really did want an actress for the wife of Zeus and for the mother of the Olympian gods. Julianne's a beautiful woman - more matronly than the young girls under the olive trees. She's a very dear friend. She knew she wouldn't be running any risks with me -- there wouldn't be a parallel publication sold under the counter!"
Now in its 38th edition, the calendar includes 36 black and white photos, which were all shot by Lagerfeld himself at his Paris studio. Here are a few photos of the gorgeous goddesses, plus a behind-the-scenes video!
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