It’s that time of year again, time for the Cannes Film Festival. It’s a Brange-free Cannes this year, which is a bummer because Cannes Brange is Best Brange, but there are a LOT of good looking movies on the festival slate. It’s not the same as Brange porn, I know, but it’s still something. Here …      

Dawson’s Creek alum James Van Der Beek posted a sweet family photo via Instagram Sunday.

“#HappyMothersDay from our family to yours,” the CSI: Cyber star, 38, captioned the image with wife Kimberly and their three kids: Olivia, 4, Joshua, 3, and Annabel, 1.

The actor went on to share a heartfelt message on Mother’s Day.

“May all those out there trying to be mothers find success, May all those who used to be mothers find comfort, And may all mothers out there know that you are valued beyond what we’re able to express, or even comprehend,” he wrote.

Kimberly also Instagrammed a cute shot of the kids, with the caption, “Happy Mother’s Day.”

#HappyMothersDay from our family to yours… May all those out there trying to be mothers find success, May all those who used to be mothers find comfort, And may all mothers out there know that you are valued beyond what we’re able to express, or even comprehend.

A photo posted by James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) on May 10, 2015 at 9:05pm PDT

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Here are some photos from Kim Kardashian’s Instagram from the past few days. Apparently, she and Kanye were apart for Mother’s Day on Sunday, because she was scheduled to make some appearances in Brazil yesterday. The black dress she’s wearing… that’s actually from her Kardashian Klothing line. It’s nice, right? It’s better than most of the designer stuff she’s been wearing lately. Apparently, Kim has been complaining about her body lately. On a recent episode of KUWTK, Kim said that she considers herself “20 pounds overweight” and that she can’t ever go without Spanx. Huh. I honestly don’t see it. She’s always going to be thick in her booty, hips and thighs. That’s just her body type. I kind of think she looks fine.

As for Kim’s solo Mother’s Day, apparently Kanye went out of his way to make Kim’s Brazil trip a wonderful experience. Kim posted a photo of a hotel room full of white roses, and wrote:

“I got to my room in Brazil and my amazing thoughtful husband had the sweetest note with a couple thousand roses covering my entire suite for Mothers Day! I’m so sad I’m so far away on this day but happy we celebrated yesterday! I love you baby & North soooo much!!!”

Then when she went out to eat, this is what happened:

So I get to a restaurant in São Paulo & my husband had a string quartet waiting playing Sam Smith!!!!! Every single waiter who brought food said “This is from Mr. West for the best mother in the world”! Seriously I have the best husband ever!!!!

That really is sweet. Incidentally, Kanye was at a Chicago Bulls game over the weekend and this happened and IT IS THE BEST THING EVER.

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Photos courtesy of Getty, Kim’s Instagram.

Sarah Jessica Parker was on top of the Bloomingdale’s sign yesterday in New York for a photo shoot. It’s supposed to be for her shoe line. But she also Instagrammed this:

Well. I guess the cat’s out of the (little brown) bag. As usual, we will keep you poste…      

Along with a heartfelt message, Vanessa Lachey posted a photo of daughter Brooklyn, 4 months, via Instagram Sunday.

“Dear Brooklyn, I have waited my whole life to be your Mama,” the proud mom-of-two, 34, wrote. “This is our first Mother’s Day together and I will cherish it and every one after.”

The former Miss Teen USA – who is also mom to 2-year-old son Camden with husband Nick Lachey – went on to gush about the joys of motherhood.

“I will cherish every moment we have together,” she continued. “Every smile, laugh and tear. I am you and you are me. I will forever and always be your Mama. I am honored and blessed to call you mine. I promise to always try and give you my best self. I promise to Love you, listen to you and respect you. I will always forgive you and hope you forgive me because we will make mistakes together. On this Mothers Day, I want to thank YOU and your brother for allowing me to find myself and my heart and realize what this life has in store for us as a family. Your Daddy and I love you both very much… today and EVERY day. Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mamas out there! ( @rhondadentphotography Brooklyn Elisabeth Lachey at 2 weeks old).”

Here’s wishing Vanessa belated Mother’s Day wishes.

Dear Brooklyn, I have waited my whole life to be your Mama. This is our first Mother’s Day together and I will cherish it and every one after. I will cherish every moment we have together. Every smile, laugh and tear. I am you and you are me. I will forever and always be your Mama. I am honored and blessed to call you mine. I promise to always try and give you my best self. I promise to Love you, listen to you and respect you. I will always forgive you and hope you forgive me because we will make mistakes together. On this Mothers Day, I want to thank YOU and your brother for allowing me to find myself and my heart and realize what this life has in store for us as a family. Your Daddy and I love you both very much… today and EVERY day. Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mamas out there! ( @rhondadentphotography Brooklyn Elisabeth Lachey at 2 weeks old)

A photo posted by Vanessa Lachey (@vanessalachey) on May 10, 2015 at 1:30pm PDT

Emma Stone covers the May issue (you read that correctly) of Interview Magazine. It’s weird the way Interview just releases their new issues willy-nilly, like publishing schedules are for peasants. I’m guessing they tried to hold this cover as long as possible because Emma’s new movie, Aloha, doesn’t come out until the end of the month (May 29th). Incidentally, I think Aloha looks absolutely terrible. I can see why the idea sold: let’s have Bradley Cooper, Rachel McAdams and Emma Stone in some kind of love triangle! But the previews make it look awful.

As for the cover interview, Emma was interviewed by Diane Keaton. You can read the full piece here. It’s so difficult to properly cull interesting quotes from Interview Magazine pieces because they really do read like a conversation rather than a Q&A. Here’s one section, where Diane and Emma are talking about Andrew Garfield:

KEATON: Andrew Garfield said, “Working with Emma was like diving into a thrilling, twisting river [Stone laughs] and never holding on to the sides. From the start. To the end. Spontaneous. In the moment. Present. Terrifying. Vital. The only way acting with someone should be.” My God. I mean, what did you feel when you heard such a dream-come-true observation?

STONE: He is such a poet. [laughs] But that’s the way he writes in general. So I hear it and of course my heart swells up. And I also know that he writes things like that on a daily basis.

KEATON: No way.

STONE: Yes, he does. He’s so poetic.

KEATON: What a guy. But that’s beautiful.

STONE: What a guy. He is a real Wordsworth. [both laugh]

KEATON: Good for you. Good for him.

STONE: Good for him. [laughs]

[From Interview Magazine]

This interview could have been conducted before Andrew and Emma broke up. Or it could be a signal that they aren’t really over. Or it could be that they were already broken up and Emma just didn’t want to confirm it in an interview with Diane Keaton. God knows. I suspect we’ll figure out the status of their relationship with Andrew returns to LA or NYC after filming with Martin Scorsese.

Photos courtesy of Craig McDean/Interview.

In a sweet Instagram image, Nicole Richie shared a rare photo with 7-year-old daughter Harlow.

“Give your mom a [kiss] today #HappyMothersDay,” the reality star-turned designer, 33, captioned the smooching shot.

Nicole and her husband, The Madden Brothers rocker Joel Madden, are also parents to 5-year-old son Sparrow.

We hope Nicole had a wonderful Mother’s Day!

Give your mom a today #HappyMothersDay

A photo posted by @nicolerichie on May 10, 2015 at 3:06pm PDT

Reality star Kendra Wilkinson posted a photo with her two kids: son little Hank, 5, and daughter Alijah, who turns 1 on Saturday.

“Everyday is #MothersDay to me,” the Kendra on Top star, 29, Instagrammed the image Sunday. “They are my purpose and the only things that truly matter.”

The mom-of-two went on to gush about her cute children.

“Lil Hank becoming the greatest athlete and Alijah just starting to walk are the moments I live for,” she added. “I will do the best I can with every minute I have with them to teach them and protect them n give them a life they can be proud of. ?? #mothersday.”

Here’s hoping Kendra had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend!

Everyday is #MothersDay to me. They are my purpose and the only things that truly matter. Lil Hank becoming the greatest athlete and Alijah just starting to walk are the moments I live for. I will do the best I can with every minute I have with them to teach them and protect them n give them a life they can be proud of. ?? #mothersday

A photo posted by @kendra_wilkinson_baskett on May 10, 2015 at 6:12pm PDT

Dear Gossips,

I spend my nights listening to Brandon Flowers, creeping him online. Wait. Can you call it creeping when you don’t bother hiding it? Jacek will come up from the basement, see me on my laptop, and know right away. “Are you perving out on Brandon Flowers again?” YES.

It’s bad …      

For months, if not years, Tom Hardy has been telling us that he’s really not the big, tough badass that he projects on-screen. He’s said versions of “I’m just a little bourgeois boy” so many times. So when will we believe him? I don’t know. I guess we’ll believe him when we collectively stop fantasizing about Tom having his way with all of us. Since Mad Max: Fury Road comes out this week, Tom has some assorted new interviews and quotes making the rounds. He spoke to a UK outlet and here was the stand-out quote:

“People didn’t sit up and take any notice of me until I started putting on weight, kicking people and being aggressive! The trouble with Hollywood is they want you to be something, then they think you’re who they wanted you to be. I’m not a fighter. I’m a petite little bourgeois boy from London. I was told very clearly, “You go down that road, Tom, you won’t come back.” That message stayed with me clearly for the rest of my days. I am f***ing lucky to be here. I would have sold my mother for a rock of crack.’

[From Metro]

Tom has been in recovery for years now, but I always thought his addictions were more about cocaine and alcohol. I didn’t know he was smoking crack as well. That does make me see him differently. And to me, that sounds HARD. Like, being wild and smoking crack is a pretty hard life.

Tom also has a new interview with Vulture – you can read the full piece here. Some highlights:

He’s always covered up on-screen: “No one recognizes me for sh-t. I can’t get a free Coca-Cola in this city! Which is a good thing — I don’t deserve a free Coke, I’m just an actor. But maybe things will change.”

Off the set, Hardy hangs out with the crew: “And I’m another very small part of that machine. I’m a bit shy in that sense, and I like to keep to myself. I think, innately, that’s always going to be more of a characteristic to me than the need to be anything more. When push comes to shove and the bottom falls out and there’s no money left — and we do end up in an apocalyptic world — no fame’s gonna save me from being eaten!”

On fame: “Nothing really lasts forever, does it? Today’s news is tomorrow’s toilet roll, and I’m in the business of humiliation. It’s key. If you’re not failing, you’re not f–king doing your job properly. To find characters, one has to always play. You have to be open to rejection, failure, and humiliation, and one has to be brave in that sense. There’s two kinds of acting: There’s convincing and not convincing. And I’m guilty of both!”

[From Vulture]

Where are these magical places where Tom Hardy is never recognized? Are they the same places where Idris Elba goes unrecognized? I’d like to think that Tom – and Idris, for goodness sake – would be recognized everywhere. Sigh… I would give Tom a free Coke. I would give him a free meal. He could live in my pants for free too.

Some photos of Tom at Heathrow earlier today:

Photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet and WENN.