Musically, Coldplay launched their debut album, Kylie Minogue made an almighty comeback and David Bowie played Glastonbury for the last time. Meanwhile, film mans flocked to watch Russell Crowe seek his revenge in Gladiator, and Tom Hanks got himself well and truly stranded in Castaway. But do you recognise any of these young faces from the year 2000?
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