During the Oscars night, there were several interesting moments that the television broadcast didn't capture. Commercial breaks were a great opportunity for celebrities to interact with each other, which they seemed to prefer over being in front of the cameras. As the show began, security personnel, event organizers, and the voice of the host urged attendees to get to their seats on time, causing a rush and confusion among the guests. Some barely made it in, while others were shut out of the opening moments.
During the awards ceremony, audience members were seen jumping to their feet to applaud Ke Huy Quan as he won Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once”, while co-star Michelle Yeoh wiped away a tear from the front row. Jamie Lee Curtis received the Supporting Actress prize, and Cate Blanchett was seen putting her hands over her mouth and making prayer hands toward the newly anointed Oscar winner.
During breaks, celebrities were observed chatting with each other, taking bathroom breaks, or taking selfies with fans. Some even hung out at the bar, while others bundled up in jackets to fend off the chilly temperatures. Best Actor nominee Paul Mescal made new friends while ordering drinks, while Rooney Mara chatted with her co-star Jessie Buckley. Meanwhile, Florence Pugh needed a little help drying her hands in her voluminous dress.
As the night progressed, the lobby got shinier as more and more winners emerged from the ceremony with their Oscars in hand, but it also became less crowded as the biggest stars returned to the room for the final categories. Some of the guests took advantage of the snack boxes under their seats to grab a quick bite. During one of the last breaks, Kerry Condon hugged the “Everything Everywhere All At Once” directors, who won Best Original Screenplay Oscars, while Michelle Williams stretched her legs a few feet away.