Oscars 2025: The Biggest Moments You Didn’t See on TV

It’s hard to know where to look first on Hollywood’s biggest night.

2025 saw Conan O’Brien gracing the stage as host for the Oscars. The event, held on March 2 at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, was no ordinary affair. Among the stars who flocked together to celebrate the cinematic year were Timothée Chalamet from “A Complete Unknown,” Demi Moore from “The Substance,” Mikey Madison from “Anora,” Adrien Brody from “The Brutalist,” Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo from “Wicked,” Zoe Saldaña from “Emilia Pérez,” Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Kieran Culkin from “A Real Pain,” as well as presenters like Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson, and Andrew Garfield. The gathering also honored a plethora of movies spanning several decades, reflecting the ceremony’s tradition of paying tribute to past film achievements.

On this particular night, several celebrities were seen out and about – among them Timothée Chalamet with Kylie Jenner, Cynthia Erivo with Lena Waithe, Macaulay Culkin with Jazz Charton, Colman Domingo with his spouse Raul Domingo, Miley Cyrus with Maxx Morando, and more. Some stars chose to attend solo, while others mingled in groups, engaging in conversations, taking photos, and networking with their fellow artists.

Indeed, with a larger number of participants who didn’t win compared to those who did, at the 2025 Oscars (here is the complete list of winners), many guests found themselves needing to enjoy the evening according to their own preferences.

With more nominees than victors among the attendees at the 2025 Academy Awards (you can find the full list of winners here), many guests had to make the best out of the night by finding their own unique ways to enjoy it.

Regardless of your fame level, be it a major star or a rising one, you received a gesture of O’Brien’s affection, though not always a lavish gift bag worth $200,000.

In any case, whether you were an A-list celebrity or just starting out, you got a sign of O’Brien’s affection, even if it wasn’t usually a $200,000 gift bag.

As a devoted follower, I found the evening particularly captivating, for it held an unexpected twist of serendipity. Twenty-two years after his initial Best Actor victory and mere hours before claiming his second, Brody and Berry, who last presented together in 2003, shared a heartwarming moment on the red carpet, exchanging a tender kiss upon their reunion.

Indeed, I must say, that was merely the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the spectrum of affectionate displays, encompassing platonic gestures, heartfelt congratulations, and fiery expressions of romantic ardor.

Here are the biggest moments you didn’t see on TV during the 2025 Oscars:

Twenty-two years have passed since Adrien Brody famously acknowledged Halle Berry during his first Best Actor win for “The Pianist.” This time, he was back as a nominee for “The Brutalist,” and she was ready to do the same.

Without a shadow of a doubt, being part of the Wicked cast with Cynthia Erivo has left an indelible mark on me, Ariana Grande. The 2025 Oscars opening was just another magical moment in our lives when we performed a medley of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz, “Home” from The Wiz, and the anthem that resonated most with us, “Defying Gravity.

Star attendees and those vital individuals who stepped in as placeholders whenever the prominent figures left, were graciously gifted by the host, Conan O’Brien.

2025 Oscars saw Best Actor nominee Timothée Chalamet openly attending with Kylie Jenner, unlike some young actors who keep their relationships private.

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Timothée Chalamet, up for the Best Actor award at the 2025 Oscars, chose to bring Kylie Jenner as his date, setting him apart from those young actors who tend to keep their romantic lives under wraps.

Demi Moore, a debutante at the Oscars for the film “The Substance“, enjoyed her time with fellow acting veteran Meg Ryan earlier that night.

Unfortunately, Moore didn’t receive an award during the Oscars, as Mikey Madison from “Anora” managed to pull off a surprise win for Best Actress instead.

In his Best Supporting Actor speech, Kieran Culkin, from the show “A Real Pain,” cherished the time he spent with Robert Downey Jr., the presenter, offstage after receiving the award.

Previous nominee Samuel L. Jackson and Emilia Pérez, who were also stars, teamed up to announce the winners for Best Documentary Short and Documentary Feature at the Oscars, taking care to preserve that memorable occasion on record.

Emilia Pérez, who is known as Zoe Saldaña, was found behind the scenes preparing to announce the Oscar for cinematography. There, she unexpectedly saw Sterling K. Brown and Ana de Armas presenting the award for Best Live Action Short to the film “I’m Not a Robot”.

Before Lisa, the Blackpink artist and White Lotus star, took the stage for a tribute to the James Bond franchise produced by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, she paused backstage to gather her composure.

In the awards ceremony, neither Margaret Qualley from “The Substance” nor Elle Fanning of “A Complete Unknown” were nominees. However, they were given substantial roles. Qualley unexpectedly emerged as a dancer during the James Bond tribute in the evening, while Fanning assisted in presenting the award for Best Costume Design to Paul Tazewell from “Wicked.

 

Ariana Grande, accompanied by her Wicked costar and real-life partner Ethan Slater, seemed utterly astounded – though only Ethan Slater and Kieran Culkin can confirm the reason behind it for certain.

Legendary figures Oprah Winfrey and Queen Latifah united to pay tribute to the late, esteemed Quincy Jones.

2024’s Best Actor winner Cillian Murphy and Best Actress Emma Stone shared a moment together prior to announcing the winners of their categories, Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison respectively, before leaving the stage.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of warmth when the esteemed Brody extended a heartfelt welcome to the legendary Billy Crystal, who shared the stage once more with his cherished co-star Meg Ryan from “When Harry Met Sally,” during the presentation of the Best Picture award at this year’s Oscars ceremony, honoring none other than “Anora.

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2025-03-03 07:50