The Best Behind-the-Scenes Photos from the 2025 Oscars, from Surprising Reunions to Cute Couple Moments

The 2025 Oscars had a few surprise wins, plenty of tears and some dance numbers we didn't see coming.

And while host Conan O'Brien entertained us from the stage, there were a ton of fun moments happening in the audience that never made ti to TV. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande wowed us all with that powerful opening number and they kept the Wicked vibes going backstage. Elle Fanning was snapped chatting with Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez snagged a selfie with Samuel L. Jackson.

Check out all the behind-the-scenes moments from the 2025 Oscars below.

A 'Wicked' Good Time

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are overwhelmed with emotion following their powerhouse opening performance.

Big Hugs

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater share a tight squeeze ahead of the show.

Lady in Red

Margaret Qualley takes a moment backstage before heading out to dance in the James Bond tribute number.

Katching Up

Elle Fanning stops by for a chat and quick laugh with Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner.

Pure Joy

Emilia Pérez costars Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez share a heartfelt hug.

Gather Around

And the Complete Unknown star is later seen getting a quick selfie during a break in the show.

Back in the Building

Former Oscars hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal pose while backstage at the Dolby Theatre.

Just Girls

Elle Fanning and Lily-Rose Depp catch up while walking backstage at the Dolby Theatre.

Two of a Kind

Robert Downey Jr. poses with pal Kieran Culkin shortly after presenting him with the Best Supporting Actor trophy.

Snap a Pic

Samuel L. Jackson and Selena Gomez come in for a selfie before presenting the documentary categories. (Or maybe he's giving her his address for a wedding invite?)

Artist to Artist

Bowen Yang hangs out with Wicked's Oscar-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell ... in an outfit of Tazewell's design.

All in the Family

Some of the Wicked gang is captured huddling during the show.

Parents' Night Out

Zoe Saldaña and her husband Marco Perego (whose hair she complimented in her acceptance speech!) hold hands as they wait for the show to begin.

Good Friends

Presenters Scarlett Johansson and June Squibb share a laugh after walking off stage.

A Legend in the House

The legendary Mick Jagger smolders at the camera while headed to the stage where he presented Best Original Song.

Special Moment

Colman Domingo and Samuel L. Jackson get a word in, with Oscar statues behind.

Girl Time

Margaret Qualley's intricately coifed bun is on full display in this candid snap which sees her chatting with Monica Barbaro.

Golden Moments

Andrew Garfield clearly gets a kick out of hanging out with Goldie Hawn. The actor was seen cracking up with her before they presented for Best Animated Short Film.

Industry Vets

The original '80s It Girls Meg Ryan and Demi Moore look fabulous while hanging out in the theatre.

Costars and Friends

A Real Pain costars Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg converse with some shots of Don Julio 1942 in hand.

A Real Reunion

A Real Pain producer Emma Stone and her husband Dave McCary catch up with Kieran Culkin during a break.

Songwriters' Circle

Brandi Carlile and Sir Elton John rock their signature snazzy suits as they sit in the Dolby.

Silver and Gold

Andrew Garfield and Demi Moore each showed a little skin in their Oscars attire.

QTNA

Whatever happened, clearly Miley Cyrus and Miles Teller were caught off guard as they waited backstage.

Look at These Guys

Ben Stiller poses with Best Production Design winners Nathan Crowley and Lee Sanders, who won for their work on Wicked.

Serious Actors, Not So Serious Convo

Jeremy Strong and his wife Emma Wall are spotted sharing a lighthearted moment with Edward Norton.

Black Girl Magic

Oprah seemingly gives one of her famous heartfelt squeezes to Cynthia Erivo during a break in the show.

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