Some of the most exciting moments of the 2025 Oscars were the ones that happened behind-the-scenes.
On top of the amazing moments that happened during the telecast and red carpet, we kept an eye out for the magical, in-between moments that were probably missed on TV and more.
Check out more of our favorite photos from the star-studded event below.
Avumile Qongqo and her daughter on the red carpet
Avumile Qongqo and her daughter attend the 97th Annual Oscars, Mar. 2, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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The creators of Wallace and Gromit Nick Park, Richard Beek, and Merlin Crossingham, pose with their characters
The creators of Wallace and Gromit Nick Park, Richard Beek, and Merlin Crossingham pose with their characters on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Mar. 2, 2025.
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Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold and their daughter Ada on the red carpet
Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold and their daughter Ada walk the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Mar. 2, 2025.
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Jeff Goldblum and Emilie Livingston interact with fans
Jeff Goldblum and Emilie Livingston attends the 97th Annual Oscars, Mar. 2, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Julianne Hough poses on the red carpet
Julianne Hough poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Mar. 2, 2025.
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Fans applaud for celebrities arriving on the red carpet
Fans applaud for celebrities arriving on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles,Mar. 2, 2025.
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The 2025 Oscars will take place Sunday, airing live on ABC and streaming live on Hulu beginning at 7 p.m. ET.
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