The Academy Awards telecast had its fair share of memorable highlights, like John Cena’s naked presentation of the costumes category, or Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt’s faux “Barbenheimer” feud while presenting a special tribute to stunt professionals.
But there was plenty that the audience at home didn’t see, from the pre-show pandemonium caused by late arrivals to the sweetest interactions at the Governor’s Ball after party.
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Late Start
Viewers at home may not have noticed when the broadcast began, but the room was filled with chaos in the moments before the program, causing a five-minute delay to the show’s start.
‘I’m Just Ken’ preparation and a rapturous audience reception
Simu Liu got on the mic ahead of Ryan Gosling’s performance of “I’m Just Ken,” asking the audience to hold up their phone flashlights and sing along to the epic masculine power ballad. TV cameras picked up Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie’s awestruck responses.
Cord Jefferson and Sterling K. Brown’s sweet trophy moment
At the Governors Ball afterparty, Sterling K. Brown watched from the sidelines as Cord Jefferson got his Oscar for best adapted screenplay engraved.
Billie Eilish ditches her shoes
The “What Was I Made For?” singer, who became the youngest two-time winner ever with her trophy for best original song, held her black heels behind her back as she got her Oscar engraved at the Governor’s Ball.
Emma Stone and husband Dave McCary’s rare PDA
Emma Stone’s husband, writer Dave McCary, showed his support for the two-time Oscar winner at the Governor’s Ball, holding her waist as she got her statue engraved and giving her a sweet kiss on the cheek as she took her first photos with the trophy.
