Oscars
These Are The Best Oscars Moments Not Seen On TV

So much went on backstage and at the after parties.

by Michele Mendez
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The 2022 Oscars was a memorable night, to say the least. From Chris Rock and Will Smith’s fight to that star-studded “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” performance, so much went down at the March 27 ceremony (and the many after parties) that it was hard to catch it all. Here were the best moments you didn’t see on TV.

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We’ll never stop talking about this reunion. Spider-Man: No Way Home co-stars Zendaya and Andrew Garfield posed on the Oscars red carpet ahead of the show.

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Nicole Kidman, who was nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars, kissed the hand of her Big Little Lies co-star Zoë Kravitz at the Oscars. Such a cute moment!

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The Eyes of Tammy Faye co-stars Andrew Garfield and Jessica Chastain share a laugh.

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Will Smith, who won Best Actor for his role as Richard Williams in King Richard, chats with his on-screen daughters Demi Singleton and Saniyya Sidney. They portrayed Serena and Venus Williams in the film.

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Samuel L. Jackson gave Will Smith a hug. During the telecast, Smith slapped Chris Rock onstage. Later, Smith apologized to the Academy and his fellow actors during his speech but did not explicitly mention the incident or Rock.

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The cast of Best Picture winner CODA — Amy Forsyth, Daniel Durant, Eugenio Derbez, Emilia Jones, and Marlee Matlin — celebrate their big night.

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West Side Story’s Ariana DeBose, CODA’s Troy Kotsur, and The Eyes of Tammy Faye’s Jessica Chastain posed together after winning big in the Oscars’ acting categories.

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After winning Best Original Song for “No Time to Die” from the James Bond film of the same name, Billie Eilish and Finneas stopped backstage to chat (and laugh) with Jake Gyllenhaal and Zoë Kravitz. Oh, to be a fly on the wall during their conversation.

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Lily James, who presented at the Oscars, is seen smiling backstage in a stunning pink dress.

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Last year’s Best Original Song Oscar winner H.E.R. takes a selfie backstage at this year’s ceremony.

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West Side Story’s Rachel Zegler got her Oscars invite after all. She attended as a presenter alongside Euphoria’s Jacob Elordi. Backstage, Zegler adjusted Elordi’s tie. Adorable!

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It’s a meeting of the model minds. Emily Ratajkowski, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, and Kim Kardashian pose together at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Will Smith celebrated his Best Actor win by posing with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith and three children Willow Smith, Jaden Smith, and Trey Smith at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Talk about an iconic photo: Megan Thee Stallion, Precious Lee, Tracee Ellis Ross, Cynthia Erivo, and Chlöe Bailey posed together at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Music superstars Billie Eilish, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Megan Thee Stallion greeted each other at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party.

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Zendaya was a total social butterfly at the Oscars. She also posed for a picture with her co-star Angus Cloud, aka Fezco from Euphoria.

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The Euphoria vibes continued all night. Zendaya met up with her fellow co-stars Dominic Fike and Hunter Schafer, who are reportedly dating.

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Troye Sivan stopped by Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Party is a see-through top that only he could pull off.

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Ariana DeBose showed off her trophy for Best Supporting Actress backstage. The star is widely reported to be the first openly queer actor of color to win an acting Oscar.

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