US EditionBehind the Scenes at the Oscars: All the Moments You Didn't See on TV
The 98th Oscars featured a rare tie in live-action shorts and the first female cinematography winner, with backstage moments and exclusive parties revealing industry dynamics.
- On Sunday, The Associated Press reporters inside the Dolby Theatre documented untelevised backstage moments as Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman to win cinematography and a rare tie shocked the live-action short category.
- Amid afterparty chatter, Vanity Fair's culled guest list prompted complaints this year, while Warner Bros.' tables with Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio Del Toro, and Pamela Abdy dominated social gatherings.
- During commercial breaks and in the lobby, Emma Stone faced a dress mishap with a lost ring retrieved, while Jacob Elordi greeted Oliver Laxe and Nick Jonas held two waters and Don Julio 1942.
- Acceptance speeches often referenced family, with Michael B. Jordan's father and Buckley's family seated nearby; a songwriter finished their speech after being played off. Patinkin supported Rob Reiner's tribute.
- Small comforts and curated touches punctuated the experience for attendees, with Jessie Buckley mirroring others, Nicole Kidman sipping champagne, Jacob Elordi escorting his mother, and $85 under-seat snack boxes signed by Conan O'Brien.
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Behind the scenes at the Oscars: All the moments you didn't see on TV
There’s the Oscars you see on television and the one that takes place off camera. During commercial breaks, it can be a race to catch up with, congratulate and possibly console the peers around you. It can also be a time to run to the famed lobby bar and really be out of sight. At Sunday’s 98th Oscars, The Associated Press was inside the Dolby Theatre scoping out all the things that weren’t broadcast to the world. Here are the top behind-the-sce…
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The 98th Oscar in Hollywood offers more than just splendor and glamour on the Red Carpet – a lot is happening behind the scenes too. GALA takes you along and shows the most beautiful backstage moments of the stars from the Dolby Theatre.
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