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It's the time of year to celebrate peace, so USA TODAY takes a look back at 40 celebrities who tossed the peace sign over the past year. Yoko Ono seems an appropriate start with her appearance at the launch of Hard Rock's fifth annual Imagine There's No Hunger campaign in November.
It's the time of year to celebrate peace, so USA TODAY takes a look back at 40 celebrities who tossed the peace sign over the past year. Yoko Ono seems an appropriate start with her appearance at the launch of Hard Rock's fifth annual Imagine There's No Hunger campaign in November.
Diane Bondareff, Invision, For Hard Rock Via AP
Will Smith flashes a smile and the sign.
Will Smith flashes a smile and the sign.
Israel Leal, AP
Vanessa Hudgens was in the spirit of things at a party at the Coachella music festival in April.
Vanessa Hudgens was in the spirit of things at a party at the Coachella music festival in April.
Tiffany Rose, WireImage
Tim McGraw, left, and Kenny Chesney send mixed messages: McGraw flashes a peace sign, while Chesney must be thinking football.
Tim McGraw, left, and Kenny Chesney send mixed messages: McGraw flashes a peace sign, while Chesney must be thinking football.
Mark J. Terrill, AP
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler makes an appearance in Boston's Allston neighborhood, where the band gave a free concert in November. The band performed in front of the building that was their home in the early 1970s.
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler makes an appearance in Boston's Allston neighborhood, where the band gave a free concert in November. The band performed in front of the building that was their home in the early 1970s.
Elise Amendola, AP
'Modern Family' star Sofia Vergara makes for a cute peace sign.
'Modern Family' star Sofia Vergara makes for a cute peace sign.
Uri Schanker, WireImage
Snoop Dogg strikes the pose, and dresses the part, for the Los Angeles premiere of the documentary 'Marley.'
Snoop Dogg strikes the pose, and dresses the part, for the Los Angeles premiere of the documentary 'Marley.'
Frederic J. Brown, AFP/Getty Images
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi offers some two-handed peace action.
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi offers some two-handed peace action.
Bryan Bedder, Getty Images, For Perfumania
Robert Downey Jr. takes peace seriously at the New York premiere of 'The Avengers' in April.
Robert Downey Jr. takes peace seriously at the New York premiere of 'The Avengers' in April.
Evan Agostini, AP
The peace sign is a trademark for Ringo Starr.
The peace sign is a trademark for Ringo Starr.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Longtime political activist Ralph Nader sends the message at the Time 100 Gala.
Longtime political activist Ralph Nader sends the message at the Time 100 Gala.
Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty Images
Composer Quincy Jones pauses, sends some peace and moves on.
Composer Quincy Jones pauses, sends some peace and moves on.
Alberto E. Rodriguez, Getty Images
Director Quentin Tarantino, whose 'Django Unchained' opens Christmas Day, makes it look easy.
Director Quentin Tarantino, whose 'Django Unchained' opens Christmas Day, makes it look easy.
Alexandre Meneghini, AP
Pink's expression is anything but peaceful, but she was nevertheless enthusiastic during a photo session with USA TODAY's Robert Hanashiro in August.
Pink's expression is anything but peaceful, but she was nevertheless enthusiastic during a photo session with USA TODAY's Robert Hanashiro in August.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Olivia Wilde helps kick off the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park to End Extreme Poverty.
Olivia Wilde helps kick off the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park to End Extreme Poverty.
Jason Kempin, Getty Images, For The Global Citizen Festival
Director Oliver Stone almost appears to be channeling the subject of one of his movies, 'Nixon,' but we can assume the Vietnam War vet had peace on his mind.
Director Oliver Stone almost appears to be channeling the subject of one of his movies, 'Nixon,' but we can assume the Vietnam War vet had peace on his mind.
Gregorio Borgia, AP
Nicki Minaj throws up the salute during a concert in Los Angeles.
Nicki Minaj throws up the salute during a concert in Los Angeles.
Kevin Winter, Getty Images
Morgan Freeman offers a full-length extension and a big smile.
Morgan Freeman offers a full-length extension and a big smile.
Stephen Lovekin, FilmMagic
Leave it to Kim Kardashian to put a curve in her delivery.
Leave it to Kim Kardashian to put a curve in her delivery.
Evan Agostini, AP
Jason Mraz mixed entertainment with education as the first entertainer in decades to perform in Burma with a concert to raise awareness of human trafficking.
Jason Mraz mixed entertainment with education as the first entertainer in decades to perform in Burma with a concert to raise awareness of human trafficking.
Zin Chit Aung, AP
James Earl Jones brings a touch of class to the peace sign before receiving the Marian Anderson Award in November. The award honors artists whose leadership benefits humanity.
James Earl Jones brings a touch of class to the peace sign before receiving the Marian Anderson Award in November. The award honors artists whose leadership benefits humanity.
Matt Slocum, AP
Jackie Chan poses for photos at a hotel near the Kremlin in Moscow.
Jackie Chan poses for photos at a hotel near the Kremlin in Moscow.
Misha Japaridze, AP
Hugh Jackman pitches in for Anne Hathaway by going two-handed. The two are earning awards buzz for their movie 'Les Miserables.'
Hugh Jackman pitches in for Anne Hathaway by going two-handed. The two are earning awards buzz for their movie 'Les Miserables.'
Shizuo Kambayashi, AP
Heidi Klum does hosting duty at an awards show in her native Germany.
Heidi Klum does hosting duty at an awards show in her native Germany.
Kevin Mazur, WireImage
South Korean actress Go Ara brings an international flair to our collection.
South Korean actress Go Ara brings an international flair to our collection.
Ahn Young-joon, AP
No that's not the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, although it sure looks like him. It's '30 Rock's' Gary Cole filming on location in New York.
No that's not the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, although it sure looks like him. It's '30 Rock's' Gary Cole filming on location in New York.
Bobby Bank, WireImage
Eugene Levy pops a grin at a movie premiere.
Eugene Levy pops a grin at a movie premiere.
Charles Sykes, Invision, Via AP
Some of the jokes at Comedy Central's celebrity roast of Roseanne were brutal, but Ellen Barkin made up for it.
Some of the jokes at Comedy Central's celebrity roast of Roseanne were brutal, but Ellen Barkin made up for it.
John Shearer, Invision, Via AP
Dr. Dre tosses it up during his performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
Dr. Dre tosses it up during his performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
John Shearer, WireImage
Diggy Simmons does the same at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.
Diggy Simmons does the same at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.
Bill Haber, Invision, Via AP
David Hasselhoff is just another face in the crowd at Coachella.
David Hasselhoff is just another face in the crowd at Coachella.
Chris Pizzello, AP
Chris Hemsworth sports a three-piece suit and a welcome two-finger salute.
Chris Hemsworth sports a three-piece suit and a welcome two-finger salute.
Jason Merritt, Getty Images
Singer Charlie Wilson performs during the Soul Train Awards.
Singer Charlie Wilson performs during the Soul Train Awards.
Isaac Brekken, Getty Images, For Centric
Carson Daly will continue doing double duty at NBC on Last Call and The Voice
Carson Daly will continue doing double duty at NBC on Last Call and The Voice
John Shearer, Invision, Via AP
Bono joins Burma opposition leader and 1991 Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi.
Bono joins Burma opposition leader and 1991 Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi.
Alastair Grant, AP
Bill Nighy makes peace look distinguished.
Bill Nighy makes peace look distinguished.
Simon James, FilmMagic
Musician Allen Stone has an old-school sound and look.
Musician Allen Stone has an old-school sound and look.
Janette Pellegrini, WireImage
Alan Cumming makes peace look proper.
Alan Cumming makes peace look proper.
Frazer Harrison, Getty Images, For BAFTA
Adam Sandler's peace sign seems a questionable, if not amusing, contrast to the logo on his ball cap of a gun-toting cherub.
Adam Sandler's peace sign seems a questionable, if not amusing, contrast to the logo on his ball cap of a gun-toting cherub.
Matt Sayles, Invision, Via AP
Adam DeVine sports a big grin for this, our final photo. Peace out!
Adam DeVine sports a big grin for this, our final photo. Peace out!
Kevin Winter, Getty Images
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