The 2024 Oscars introduced collectively film legends previous and current — however not all one of the best moments have been captured for the cameras.
This 12 months’s Academy Awards have been hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, who introduced the laughs from begin to end. “Thanks for that partial standing ovation,” he joked, earlier than highlighting his love of Barbie star Ryan Gosling.
“Ryan you might be so sizzling,” Kimmel, 56, stated. “Let’s go tenting collectively and never inform our wives!”
Whereas Gosling, 43, stole the present for a lot of along with his hilarious rendition of “I’m Simply Ken,” the women seemingly received the night time behind the scenes. Emma Stone, specifically, was a social butterfly in between awards being handed out.
The Poor Issues star, who received Finest Actress in a Main Function for her efficiency as Bella Baxter, was noticed laughing with Robert Downey Jr. and his spouse, Susan Downey, within the foyer, a supply solely advised Us Weekly. The actors shared a hug earlier than Stone got here again into Dolby Theater.
Forward of her massive win, Stone was additionally seen chatting with longtime BFF Jennifer Lawrence and Barbie’s Margot Robbie earlier than grabbing a cocktail with Florence Pugh, per the insider.
Scroll down for extra behind-the-scenes moments from the 2024 Oscars you didn’t see on TV:
Eva to the Rescue!
Eva Longoria was noticed serving to her rep regular herself after she tripped on the crimson carpet, an eyewitness solely advised Us. Longoria later gushed to Us about attending the awards present, saying, “I really feel wonderful, it’s so nice to be right here on this capability this 12 months.”
Scorching Hubby
Gabrielle Union solely advised Us that her husband, Dwyane Wade, was “the best man right here tonight” whereas strolling the crimson carpet.
“So I really feel good,” she teased. “It’s all the time probably the most thrilling night time.”
Love Is All Round

Billie Eilish Arturo Holmes/Getty Photographs
Billie Eilish could possibly be heard yelling, “I really like you” to Fran Drescher as they crossed paths on the carpet.
Welcome Again to the Jungle
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson ran over to former Jungle Cruise costar Emily Blunt and hug her earlier than saying “hello” to her husband, John Krasinski, an insider advised Us. Blunt was later seen giving Oppenheimer costar Downey Jr. a kiss on the cheek earlier than the present started.
Mama’s Boy

Bradley Cooper and Gloria Campano John Shearer/WireImage
Bradley Cooper was seen holding his mother’s hand as they entered the awards present.
Rockstar Second
Olivia Colman gave the impression to be in awe as she hugged Weapons N’ Roses’ singer Axl Rose, in response to a supply, who advised Us she additionally requested for a selfie.
Catching Himself

Riko Shibata and Nicolas Cage Aliah Anderson/Getty Photographs
An eyewitness noticed Nicholas Cage get well on the carpet after tripping over a wheelchair. The actor’s accomplice, Riko Shibata, was then seen dusting off his shoulder.
Date Evening!

Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Kirsten Dunst was overheard telling her husband, Jesse Plemons, that the Oscars “seems actually good this 12 months,” an insider advised Us. Plemons then replied, “We must always run inside!”
It’s Simply Ken!

Ryan Gosling Emma McIntyre/Getty Photographs
When Gosling arrived on the theater, followers have been heard chanting, “Ken, Ken, Ken!” per an unique supply.
Late Begin
The 96th Academy Awards have been delayed by 5 minutes — and began with some actors not of their seats — on account of protesters exterior Dolby Theater. There have been “over 100 protesters” on Highland Ave in Hollywood, California, in response to an eyewitness, who famous the limo drop off was severely impacted. The professional-Palestinian teams held up indicators that learn, “No awards for genocide.”
Kimmel, for his half, briefly addressed the timing difficulty in his opening monologue saying, “The present is beginning an hour early this 12 months, however it’s going to go very, very late. We’re already 5 minutes late and I’m not even joking.”
Fashionably Late

Michelle Yeoh Emma McIntyre/Getty Photographs
Michelle Yeoh arrived late, however acquired applause from the entire viewers when she made her entrance, per a supply.
Snack Assault!
Have realized from the person sitting subsequent to me that there are containers stuffed with snacks beneath our chairs. pic.twitter.com/9kfd75Y72r
— Vulture (@vulture) March 10, 2024
Attendees loved containers stuffed with goodies from Kimmel, together with a water bottle and Swedish Fish that have been hidden below their seats, in response to a Vulture reporter. The snacks additionally included a pretzel, ketchup and mustard in addition to completely different movie show candies, per an Us supply.
Depraved Superior

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP by way of Getty Photographs
Ariana Grande didn’t miss an opportunity to hug her Depraved costar Cynthia Erivo and Lena Waithe when she noticed them within the crowd.
Grande’s boyfriend, Ethan Slater, was later seen whispering in her ear after the Poor Issues package deal was proven on display.
Clink, Clink

Pugh grabbed a glass of champagne with Longoria because the awards present performed out. Pugh was later noticed ingesting with Stone within the foyer and watching the Oscars livestream, in response to an Us insider.
Nevertheless, Stone finally realized she missed one in all Poor Issues’ wins being introduced so she ran again into the theater, per the supply.
No Claps Right here
Downey Jr. was noticed “standing however not applauding” for Da’Vine Pleasure Randolph when she received Finest Actress in a Supporting Function, in response to an eyewitness. As a substitute, the actor seemed “again at [Oppenheimer costar] Blunt, along with his fingers stroking his chin,” throughout Pleasure Randolph’s speech, the insider advised Us. Blunt was nominated for a similar class.
Blonde ‘Barbie’ Hugs

Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie Kevin Winter/Getty Photographs
In between classes, Robbie and Gerwig shared a candy second at their seats. The duo have been noticed hugging and chatting mid-show.
Bare No Extra!
What you didn’t see on TV: John Cena’s fast change. pic.twitter.com/h9tXdZXd1g
— Vulture (@vulture) March 11, 2024
John Cena went almost bare whereas presenting the award for Finest Costume Design on Sunday, masking his personal space with a large envelope. Because the names have been being listed off for the viewers, Cena’s stage gentle went darkish, and a bunch of costumers ran out onto the stage and coated him with a toga. The top outcome was seen on TV when Kimmel pretended to be the one dressing the wrestler.
Lock Down Protocol
At 8:30 p.m. ET, the Oscars employees locked down the doorways to all of the entrances on account of “a safety risk,” an insider advised Us, noting that no new arrivals have been allowed inside. No different info was given on the time.
Mates for the Ages

Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone Kevin Winter/Getty Photographs
Lawrence and Stone made time to catch up contained in the theater in between the present’s largest moments.
Jokes All Round

Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling. Kevin Winter/Getty Photographs
Killers of the Flower Moon’s Lily Gladstone held her mouth in shock when Blunt dissed Gosling whereas presenting a tribute montage to stunt performers. The presenters argued over their respective movie success in Oppenheimer and Barbie and the Barbeneimer debate. Blunt joked, “The way in which this awards season’s turned out, it wasn’t that a lot of a rivalry, so, simply let it go.”
Gosling fired again, “It’s true, you guys are doing very effectively, congratulations, however I feel I’ve discovered why they known as it Barbenheimer and didn’t name it Oppenbarbie. I feel you guys are on the tail finish of it since you have been using Barbie’s coattails all summer season.”
Powerhouse Buddies
Robbie made the a lot of the present’s industrial breaks, chatting with Zendaya within the aisle at one level. Robbie made her rounds all through the night time, speaking with Stone, Gladstone and Annette Bening.
Her Barbie costar Gosling was additionally seen sharing amusing with Gerwig throughout a industrial break.
Speech Squad
On the final industrial, Emma Stone hugged Lily Gladstone, who confirmed her a chunk of paper that seemed like an acceptance speech. #Oscars2024 pic.twitter.com/0y0M9XmRz3
— Ramin Setoodeh (@RaminSetoodeh) March 11, 2024
Gladstone was captured on video giving Stone a candy embrace throughout a quick digital camera break. She was then seen displaying Stone a chunk of paper that seemed like an acceptance speech, in response to a Selection reporter.
‘Twins’ Tremendous Fan

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP by way of Getty Photographs
Anya Taylor-Pleasure stood up very excitedly for Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito’s Twins reunion.
TikTok Craze
Danielle Brooks tried to show Sam Rockwell how one can do the Say So Doja TikTok dance, an insider revealed to Us.
Ken-Tastic
Regardless of trolling Gosling earlier within the broadcast, Blunt danced alongside to his efficiency of “I’m Simply Ken” with Krasinski. Forward of the showstopping dance quantity, the viewers was instructed to make use of their cellphone as flashlights and sing alongside, per an eyewitness.
La La Love

Gosling was beaming with delight for his La La Land costar Stone when she took house the award of Finest Actress. He was seen clasping his arms collectively as she spoke on stage.
Tequila Time!
Matt Bomer took a fast shot of tequila on the bar earlier than working again contained in the venue, a supply advised Us.