The year Hollywood invaded Glastonbury

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At this year's Glastonbury, the musicians almost had their thunder stolen by the actors. Hollywood A-listers like Margot Robbie uploaded pictures from Worthy Farm as they soaked up the atmosphere. She wasn't the only actor in attendance...

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Cara Delevingne said "it's good to be home" as she uploaded pictures from the festival. One saw her join the cast of BBC comedy People Just Do Nothing.

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Bradley Cooper made a surprise appearance on Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage, as he shot a scene for his new film.

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Johnny Depp introduced a screening of his film The Libertine on Thursday evening. The actor, who isn't a huge fan of Donald Trump, caused controversy by asking the crowd: "When was the last time an actor assassinated a president?" He later apologised.

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Game of Thrones actors were not in short supply as the likes of Kit Harington were spotted among the crowds. His girlfriend Rose Leslie - also a GoT star - was seen too, as was...

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...Richard Madden, who plays Robb Stark in the HBO series.

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This lucky musician, Chris Simmons, managed to grab a selfie with Brad Pitt (that's him on the right, with the sun somewhat obscuring his face). Not only that, but they were photobombed by Bradley Cooper!

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The photographer who snapped Pitt with Tilda Swinton at a screening of their film Okja had slightly better luck with the lighting.

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It wasn't just actors who descended on the festival, though. Brooklyn Beckham didn’t seem too embarrassed to be hanging out with his dad watching Foo Fighters – but then when your dad’s David Beckham, why would you be?

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Designer Stella McCartney is a Glastonbury stalwart – this year she showed off her celebrity credentials by posting a backstage photo with Saturday night headliners Foo Fighters (and Jo Whiley, far left).

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Model and activist Adwoa Aboah was the talk of Glastonbury this year for her stylish attire changes over the three-day weekend.

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And former politician and Strictly star Ed Balls got into the Glastonbury spirit on his first visit – he was spotted in the queues to the showers and told The Guardian that “losing my Glastonbury virginity was definitely a special experience”.

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