BarbieHugs and a Naked John Cena: Behind-the-Scenes Photos You Haven't Seen from the 2024 Oscars

Mar. 15, 2025

Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone.Photo:Rich Polk/Variety via Getty

Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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The2024 Oscarswere jam-packed with epic moments: seeRobert Downey’s Best Supporting Actor win,Michael Keaton and Catherine O’Hara’sBeetlejuiceReunion, Scott George and the Osage Singers performing “Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People),” and more.

And while the live show had us all hooked, some of the best moments from Sunday night’s show happened behind the cameras.

01of 32America Ferrera & Ryan Piers WilliamsAmerica Ferrera and Ryan Piers Williams.CAROLINE BREHMAN/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockAmerica Ferrera and her husband Ryan Piers Williams are all smiles posing with fellow guests during the show.

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America Ferrera & Ryan Piers Williams

America Ferrera and Ryan Piers Williams.CAROLINE BREHMAN/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

America Ferrera (L) and her husband Ryan Piers Williams (R) pose with others for a photo during the 96th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California,

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America Ferrera and her husband Ryan Piers Williams are all smiles posing with fellow guests during the show.

02of 32Margot Robbie & Greta GerwigMargot Robbie and Greta Gerwig.Kevin Winter/GettyMargot Robbieand directorGreta Gerwighave a heartfeltBarbiereunion as they fully embrace each other ahead of the show.

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Margot Robbie & Greta Gerwig

Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig.Kevin Winter/Getty

Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie in the audience during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.

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Margot Robbieand directorGreta Gerwighave a heartfeltBarbiereunion as they fully embrace each other ahead of the show.

03of 32Michelle Yeoh & Ke Huy QuanMichelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan.AP Photo/Chris PizzelloLast year’s winners andEverything Everywhere All at OncecostarsMichelle YeohandKe Huy Quanalso take a moment to snap a selfie.

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Michelle Yeoh & Ke Huy Quan

Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan.AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

Michelle Yeoh, left, and Ke Huy Quan take a selfie during the Oscars on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles

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Last year’s winners andEverything Everywhere All at OncecostarsMichelle YeohandKe Huy Quanalso take a moment to snap a selfie.

04of 32John CenaJohn Cena.Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via GettyWearing nothing but a modesty pouch and Birkenstocks,John Cenahangs out backstage after presenting the award for Best Costume Design.

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John Cena

John Cena.Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty

John Cena back stage during the the 96th Annual Academy Awards in Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in

Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty

Wearing nothing but a modesty pouch and Birkenstocks,John Cenahangs out backstage after presenting the award for Best Costume Design.

05of 32Lupita Nyong’o & Jamie Lee CurtisLupita Nyong’o and Jamie Lee Curtis.Al Seib/A.M.P.A.S. via GettyPrevious Best Supporting Actress winnersLupita Nyong’oandJamie Lee Curtishave a moment in the press room.

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Lupita Nyong’o & Jamie Lee Curtis

Lupita Nyong’o and Jamie Lee Curtis.Al Seib/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty

Lupita Nyong’o and Jamie Lee Curtis are seen backstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10,

Al Seib/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty

Previous Best Supporting Actress winnersLupita Nyong’oandJamie Lee Curtishave a moment in the press room.

06of 32Ryan Gosling & Margot RobbieRyan Gosling and Margot Robbie.Jack Gruber-USA TODAY/Sipa USAKen and Barbie, a.k.aRyan GoslingandMargot Robbie, share a quick squeeze “Hello” as the show begins.

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Ryan Gosling & Margot Robbie

Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie.Jack Gruber-USA TODAY/Sipa USA

Ryan Gosling acknowledges Margot Robbie seated behind him during the 96th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at

Jack Gruber-USA TODAY/Sipa USA

Ken and Barbie, a.k.aRyan GoslingandMargot Robbie, share a quick squeeze “Hello” as the show begins.

07of 32Jennifer Lawrence & Emma StoneJennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone.Rich Polk/Variety via GettyJennifer LawrenceandEmma Stoneare snapped having an intense conversation during a break.

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Jennifer Lawrence & Emma Stone

Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone.Rich Polk/Variety via Getty

Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Jennifer LawrenceandEmma Stoneare snapped having an intense conversation during a break.

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Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron.Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty

Charlize Theron at the 96th Annual Oscars held at at the Ovation Hollywood on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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09of 32Guillermo RodriguezGuillermo Rodriguez.Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via GettyJimmy Kimmel’s longtime friend and sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez passes some Tequila Don Julio through the audience, including toEmily BluntandJohn Krasinski.

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Guillermo Rodriguez

Guillermo Rodriguez.Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty

Guillermo Rodriguez during the live telecast of the 96th Annual Academy Awards in Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland

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Jimmy Kimmel’s longtime friend and sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez passes some Tequila Don Julio through the audience, including toEmily BluntandJohn Krasinski.

10of 32Da’Vine Joy Randolph & Emma StoneDa’Vine Joy Randolph and Emma Stone.CAROLINE BREHMAN/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockDa’Vine Joy Randolphand Emma Stone happily imbibe and host Jimmy Kimmel hascelebs take a shotof Tequila Don Julio during the show.

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Da’Vine Joy Randolph & Emma Stone

Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Emma Stone.CAROLINE BREHMAN/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

Da’Vine Joy Randolph (L) and Emma Stone toast with tequila during the 96th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood

Da’Vine Joy Randolphand Emma Stone happily imbibe and host Jimmy Kimmel hascelebs take a shotof Tequila Don Julio during the show.

11of 32John Krasinski & Bradley CooperJohn Krasinski and Bradley Cooper.Kevin Winter/GettyPalsJohn KrasinskiandBradley Cooperare caught candidly sharing a hearty laugh.

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John Krasinski & Bradley Cooper

John Krasinski and Bradley Cooper.Kevin Winter/Getty

Tom Rothman, Chairman, Sony Pictures Entertainment, John Krasinski, Bradley Cooper and Emily

PalsJohn KrasinskiandBradley Cooperare caught candidly sharing a hearty laugh.

12of 32Xochitl Gomez, America Ferrera & Becky GXochitl Gomez, America Ferrera and Becky G.Rich Polk/Variety via GettyXochitl Gomez,America FerreraandBecky Ghappily strike a pose as Ryan Piers Williams takes their picture.

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Xochitl Gomez, America Ferrera & Becky G

Xochitl Gomez, America Ferrera and Becky G.Rich Polk/Variety via Getty

Xochitl Gomez, America Ferrera and Becky G at the 96th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Xochitl Gomez,America FerreraandBecky Ghappily strike a pose as Ryan Piers Williams takes their picture.

13of 32Robert Downey Jr.Robert Downey Jr.David Fisher/ShutterstockA newly minted Best Supporting Actor,Robert Downey Jr.gives his Oscar a smooch backstage.

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Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.David Fisher/Shutterstock

Robert Downey Jr. - Oppenheimer as Lewis Strauss 96th Annual Academy Awards, Press Room, Los Angeles, California, USA - 10 Mar 2024

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A newly minted Best Supporting Actor,Robert Downey Jr.gives his Oscar a smooch backstage.

14of 32ZendayaZendaya.Emma McIntyre/GettyZendayagives old Hollywood glam while headed to the show.

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Zendaya

Zendaya.Emma McIntyre/Getty

Zendaya attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California

Emma McIntyre/Getty

Zendayagives old Hollywood glam while headed to the show.

15of 32Emma Stone, Dave McCary & Mark RuffaloEmma Stone, Dave McCary and Mark Ruffalo.CAROLINE BREHMAN/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockEmma Stone, her husbandDave McCaryandMark Ruffaloare visibly giddy while reacting to the exciting show.

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Emma Stone, Dave McCary & Mark Ruffalo

Emma Stone, Dave McCary and Mark Ruffalo.CAROLINE BREHMAN/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

Emma Stone (L) reacts during the 96th annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, USA, 10 March 2024. The Oscars are presented for outstandin

Emma Stone, her husbandDave McCaryandMark Ruffaloare visibly giddy while reacting to the exciting show.

16of 32Ariana GrandeAriana Grande.Michael Buckner/Variety via GettyAriana Grandeblows a kiss to the cameras while walking the red carpet ahead of the show.

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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande.Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty

Ariana Grande at the 96th Annual Oscars held at at the Ovation Hollywood on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California

Ariana Grandeblows a kiss to the cameras while walking the red carpet ahead of the show.

17of 32Carey MulliganCarey Mulligan.Emma McIntyre/GettyCarey Mulliganlooks dazzling in black-and-white as she heads into the theater.

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Carey Mulligan

Carey Mulligan.Emma McIntyre/Getty

Carey Mulligan attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.

Carey Mulliganlooks dazzling in black-and-white as she heads into the theater.

18of 32Robert De Niro & Tiffany ChenRobert De Niro and Tiffany Chen.Kevin Winter/GettyRobert De Niroand his girlfriend,Tiffany Chen, walk hand-in-hand to their seats ahead of the Academy Awards.

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Robert De Niro & Tiffany Chen

Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen.Kevin Winter/Getty

Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen in the audience during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California

Robert De Niroand his girlfriend,Tiffany Chen, walk hand-in-hand to their seats ahead of the Academy Awards.

19of 32Ryan GoslingRyan Gosling.Emma McIntyre/GettyRyan Goslingtakes a moment to grab some pics with fans as he walks the red carpet.

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Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling.Emma McIntyre/Getty

Ryan Gosling attends the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California

Ryan Goslingtakes a moment to grab some pics with fans as he walks the red carpet.

20of 32Greta Gerwig & Mandi GoslingGreta Gerwig and Mandi Gosling.Kevin Winter/GettyGreta GerwigandRyan Gosling’s sister Mandiare also pictured having a convo at the show.

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Greta Gerwig & Mandi Gosling

Greta Gerwig and Mandi Gosling.Kevin Winter/Getty

Greta Gerwig and Mandi Gosling in the audience during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby

Greta GerwigandRyan Gosling’s sister Mandiare also pictured having a convo at the show.

21of 32Zendaya & Hoyte van HoytemaZendaya and Hoyte van Hoytema.Al Seib/A.M.P.A.S. via GettyZendayaposes with Hoyte van Hoytema after presenting him with the trophy for Best Cinematography for his work onOppenheimer.

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Zendaya & Hoyte van Hoytema

Zendaya and Hoyte van Hoytema.Al Seib/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty

Zendaya and Hoyte van Hoytema are seen backstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in

Zendayaposes with Hoyte van Hoytema after presenting him with the trophy for Best Cinematography for his work onOppenheimer.

22of 32Billie EilishBillie Eilish.Richard Harbaugh/A.M.P.A.S. via GettyBest Original Song winnerBillie Eilishflashes a big smile while walking around backstage.

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Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish.Richard Harbaugh/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty

Billie Eilish is seen backstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood,

Richard Harbaugh/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty

Best Original Song winnerBillie Eilishflashes a big smile while walking around backstage.

23of 32MessiMessi.Kevin Winter/GettyMessi the Dog, who starred inAnatomy of a Fall,continues to prove he’s the best boy and he sits comfortably in his chair at the show.

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Messi

Messi.Kevin Winter/Getty

Messi in the audience during the 96th Annual Academy Awards

Messi the Dog, who starred inAnatomy of a Fall,continues to prove he’s the best boy and he sits comfortably in his chair at the show.

24of 32Cord JeffersonCord Jefferson.Richard Harbaugh/A.M.P.A.S. via GettyBest Adapted Screenplay winner Cord Jefferson poses with his new trophy while celebrating his work onAmerican Fiction.

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Cord Jefferson

Cord Jefferson.Richard Harbaugh/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty

Cord Jefferson is seen backstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood,

Best Adapted Screenplay winner Cord Jefferson poses with his new trophy while celebrating his work onAmerican Fiction.

25of 32Annette Bening, Emma Stone and Lily GladstoneAnnette Bening, Emma Stone and Lily Gladstone.Kevin Winter/GettyAnnette Bening, Emma Stone and Lily Gladstoneshare a big hug in the audience. All three women were nominated in the Best Actress category, for which Stone took home the trophy,

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Annette Bening, Emma Stone and Lily Gladstone

Annette Bening, Emma Stone and Lily Gladstone.Kevin Winter/Getty

Annette Bening, Emma Stone, and Lily Gladstone embrace in the audience during the 96th Annual

Annette Bening, Emma Stone and Lily Gladstoneshare a big hug in the audience. All three women were nominated in the Best Actress category, for which Stone took home the trophy,

26of 32Camila Alves & Matthew McConaugheyCamila Alves and Matthew McConaughey.Emma McIntyre/GettyCamila Alves McConaugheyandMatthew McConaugheyare photo-perfect while posing for photographers.

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Camila Alves & Matthew McConaughey

Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey.Emma McIntyre/Getty

Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey attend the 96th Annual Academy Awards on March

Camila Alves McConaugheyandMatthew McConaugheyare photo-perfect while posing for photographers.

27of 32Danny DeVito, Jennifer Lame & Arnold SchwarzeneggerDanny DeVito, Jennifer Lame and Arnold Schwarzenegger.Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via GettyDanny DeVitoandArnold Schwarzeneggerpose with Best Film Editing winner Jennifer Lame after presenting her award.

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Danny DeVito, Jennifer Lame & Arnold Schwarzenegger

Danny DeVito, Jennifer Lame and Arnold Schwarzenegger.Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty

Danny DeVito, Film Editing winner Jennifer Lame and Arnold Schwarzenegger back stage during the the 96th Annual Academy

Danny DeVitoandArnold Schwarzeneggerpose with Best Film Editing winner Jennifer Lame after presenting her award.

28of 32Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons & Lily GladstoneKirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons and Lily Gladstone.Kevin Winter/GettyKirsten DunstandJesse Plemonshave a sweet exchange withLily Gladstoneduring the show.

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Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons & Lily Gladstone

Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons and Lily Gladstone.Kevin Winter/Getty

Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Lily Gladstone attend the 96th Annual Academy Awards on

Kirsten DunstandJesse Plemonshave a sweet exchange withLily Gladstoneduring the show.

29of 32Bradley Cooper, Robert Downey Jr. and SlashBradley Cooper, Robert Downey Jr. and Slash.Kevin Winter/GettyBradley Cooper,Robert Downey Jr.andSlashhuddle up for what seems to be a serious moment amidst all the excitement.

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Bradley Cooper, Robert Downey Jr. and Slash

Bradley Cooper, Robert Downey Jr. and Slash.Kevin Winter/Getty

Bradley Cooper, Robert Downey Jr., and Slash in the audience during the 96th Annual Academy

Bradley Cooper,Robert Downey Jr.andSlashhuddle up for what seems to be a serious moment amidst all the excitement.

30of 32Kate McKinnon & America FerreraKate McKinnon and America Ferrera.Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via GettBarbiestarsKate McKinnonandAmerica Ferrerago for an apropos weird pose for their Kodak moment.

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Kate McKinnon & America Ferrera

Kate McKinnon and America Ferrera.Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Gett

Kate McKinnon and America Ferrera back stage during the the 96th Annual Academy Awards in Dolby Theatre at Hollywood

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BarbiestarsKate McKinnonandAmerica Ferrerago for an apropos weird pose for their Kodak moment.

31of 32Melissa McCarthy & Sean Ono LennonMelissa McCarthy and Sean Lennon.Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via GettyMelissa McCarthygivesSean Ono Lennona big hug as the two cross paths backstage.

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Melissa McCarthy & Sean Ono Lennon

Melissa McCarthy and Sean Lennon.Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty

Melissa McCarthy hugs Sean Lennon back stage during the the 96th Annual Academy Awards in Dolby Theatre at Hollywood

Melissa McCarthygivesSean Ono Lennona big hug as the two cross paths backstage.

32of 32Ariana Grande, Lena Waithe and Cynthia ErivoDoug Middlebrook, Ariana Grande, Lena Waithe, and Cynthia Erivo.ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGAWickedcostars Ariana Grande andCynthia Erivostrike a pose while kicking it with their BFFs Doug Middlebrook andLena Waithe.

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Ariana Grande, Lena Waithe and Cynthia Erivo

Doug Middlebrook, Ariana Grande, Lena Waithe, and Cynthia Erivo.ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA

Ariana Grande, Lena Waithe, and Cynthia Erivo during the live ABC telecast of the 96th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Photo

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Wickedcostars Ariana Grande andCynthia Erivostrike a pose while kicking it with their BFFs Doug Middlebrook andLena Waithe.

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