Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Moments at the 2024 Oscars: Surprising Encounters, Fun Cocktails, and More

The 2024 Oscars was a gathering of movie legends, both old and new. However, not all the highlights of the event made it to the screen.

Jimmy Kimmel hosted this year's Academy Awards and kept the audience entertained with his humor throughout the night. He kicked off the show by joking about the partial standing ovation he received and then went on to express his admiration for Ryan Gosling, the star of Barbie.

Kimmel, who is 56 years old, complimented Ryan by saying, "Ryan you are so hot." He jokingly suggested, "Let’s go camping together and not tell our wives!"

Meanwhile, Gosling, aged 43, entertained the audience with his funny performance of "I’m Just Ken." Despite this, it was the women who seemed to shine backstage. Emma Stone, in particular, was socializing and enjoying herself while awards were being presented.

The actress who starred in The Poor Things and won Best Actress in a Leading Role for her portrayal of Bella Baxter was seen laughing with Robert Downey Jr. and his wife, Susan Downey in the lobby, according to a source who exclusively shared with us. The actors exchanged hugs before Stone returned to the Dolby Theater.

Before her big win, Stone was spotted chatting with her longtime BFF Jennifer Lawrence and Margot Robbie from Barbie. She then enjoyed a cocktail with Florence Pugh, according to the insider.

Scroll down for more behind-the-scenes moments from the 2024 Oscars you didn’t see on TV:

Eva to the Rescue!

Eva Longoria's Act of Kindness

Eva Longoria was seen assisting her representative regain her balance after she stumbled on the red carpet, according to an eyewitness who shared the details with Us. Longoria later expressed her excitement about being at the awards ceremony, stating, "I feel fantastic, it's truly wonderful to be here in this role this year."

Loving Support

Gabrielle Union shared with Us that her husband, Dwyane Wade, was the most handsome man at the event as they walked the red carpet.

She playfully added, "I'm feeling great. It's always such a thrilling night."

Love Is All Around

Billie Eilish Things You Did Not See on the 2024 Oscars

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Billie Eilish could be heard yelling, “I love you” to Fran Drescher as they crossed paths on the carpet.

Welcome Back to the Jungle

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson greeted his former Jungle Cruise costar Emily Blunt with a hug, then said hello to her husband, John Krasinski, according to an insider. Blunt was then spotted sharing a kiss on the cheek with her Oppenheimer costar, Downey Jr., just before the show started.

Mama’s Boy

Bradley Cooper and Gloria Campano Things You Did Not See on the 2024 Oscars

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Bradley Cooper was seen holding his mom’s hand as they entered the awards show.

Rockstar Moment

Olivia Colman appeared to be in awe as she hugged Guns N’ Roses’ singer Axl Rose, according to a source, who told Us she also asked for a selfie.

Catching Himself

Riko Shibata and Nicolas Cage Things You Did Not See on the 2024 Oscars

Nicholas Cage was witnessed recovering on the carpet by an onlooker after tripping over a wheelchair. His partner, Riko Shibata, was then seen dusting off his shoulder.

Date Night!

Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons Things You Did Not See on the 2024 Oscars

Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons were spotted chatting at the Oscars. Dunst mentioned to Plemons that the event "looks really good this year," according to an insider. Plemons responded by suggesting, "We should run inside!"

It’s Just Ken!

Ryan Gosling Things You Did Not See on the 2024 Oscars

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When Gosling arrived at the theater, fans were heard chanting, “Ken, Ken, Ken!” per an exclusive source.

Delayed Start

The 96th Academy Awards began a little late, starting five minutes behind schedule. Some actors were not in their seats at the beginning of the ceremony due to protesters outside Dolby Theater. There were more than 100 protesters on Highland Ave in Hollywood, California, causing disruptions to the limo drop off. The protesters, who were part of pro-Palestinian groups, were holding signs that said, “No awards for genocide.”

Fashionably Late

Kimmel acknowledged the change in start time during his opening monologue, jokingly mentioning that the show would run very late despite starting earlier than usual. He humorously noted, "We’re already five minutes late and I’m not even joking."

Michelle Yeoh Things You Did Not See on the 2024 Oscars

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Michelle Yeoh arrived late, but received applause from the whole audience when she made her entrance, per a source.

Snack Attack!

Attendees had a great time at Kimmel's event, receiving boxes filled with treats like water bottles and Swedish Fish tucked away under their seats. The snacks also consisted of pretzels, ketchup, mustard, and various movie theater candies.

Wicked Awesome

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Things You Did Not See on the 2024 Oscars

Ariana Grande was quick to show her love to her Wicked costar Cynthia Erivo and Lena Waithe by giving them a hug when she saw them in the crowd.

Grande’s boyfriend, Ethan Slater, was later seen whispering in her ear after the Poor Things package was shown on screen.

Clink, Clink

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Pugh and Longoria were seen enjoying a glass of champagne together during the awards show. Later, Pugh was spotted chatting and watching the Oscars livestream with Stone in the lobby, as reported by an insider from Us magazine.

However, Stone suddenly realized she had missed one of Poor Things’ wins being announced. In a hurry, she dashed back into the theater, according to the same source.

Not a Fan of Clapping

Robert Downey Jr. was seen not clapping for Da’Vine Joy Randolph when she won Best Actress in a Supporting Role. An eyewitness mentioned that he was standing but did not applaud. Instead, he was observed looking back at his Oppenheimer costar, Emily Blunt, with his fingers stroking his chin while Joy Randolph was giving her speech. It is worth noting that Blunt was also nominated in the same category.

Blonde ‘Barbie’ Hugs

Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie Things You Did Not See on the 2024 Oscars

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In between categories, Robbie and Gerwig shared a sweet moment at their seats. The duo were spotted hugging and chatting mid-show.

Naked No More!

Lock Down Protocol

During the presentation of the award for Best Costume Design, John Cena made a bold move by appearing almost naked on stage, using a giant envelope to cover his private area. As the names of the nominees were announced, the stage lights suddenly went out, and a group of costumers rushed onto the stage to cover Cena with a toga. The hilarious moment was captured on TV, with Jimmy Kimmel jokingly pretending to be the one responsible for dressing the wrestler.

Friends for the Ages

At 8:30 p.m. ET, the doors to all entrances at the Oscars were locked down by the staff because of a security threat. According to an insider who spoke to Us, no new arrivals were permitted to enter at that time. No further details were provided.

Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone Things You Did Not See on the 2024 Oscars

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Lawrence and Stone made time to catch up inside the theater in between the show’s biggest moments.

Jokes All Around

Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling Trade Insults From Barbenheimer Rivalry to 2024 Oscars Stage

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Lily Gladstone from Killers of the Flower Moon was surprised when Blunt made a comment about Gosling while presenting a tribute montage to stunt performers. The two presenters playfully argued over the success of their respective films, Oppenheimer and Barbie, in what became known as the Barbeneimer debate. Blunt jokingly remarked, "The way this awards season has unfolded, it doesn't seem like much of a rivalry, so let's just let it go."

In response, Gosling retorted, "It's true, you guys are doing really well, congratulations. But I think I've figured out why they didn't name it Oppenbarbie and went with Barbenheimer instead. I believe you are at the tail end of it because you were riding Barbie's coattails all summer."

Powerhouse Pals

During the commercial breaks, Robbie took the opportunity to chat with Zendaya in the aisle. She also made sure to catch up with Stone, Gladstone, and Annette Bening throughout the night.

Her Barbie costar Gosling was also seen sharing a laugh with Gerwig during a commercial break.

Speech Squad

During a quick camera break, Gladstone was caught on video giving Stone a warm hug. Later, she was spotted showing Stone what seemed to be an acceptance speech written on a piece of paper, as reported by a Variety journalist.

‘Twins’ Super Fan

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito Things You Did Not See on the 2024 Oscars

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Anya Taylor-Joy stood up very excitedly for Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito’s Twins reunion.

TikTok Craze

Danielle Brooks attempted to teach Sam Rockwell how to do the Say So Doja TikTok dance, an insider revealed to Us.

Ken-Tastic

Blunt was seen dancing along to Gosling's performance of "I'm Just Ken" with Krasinski, even though she had teased him earlier in the broadcast. Before the dance number, the audience was told to use their phones as flashlights and sing along, according to a witness.

La La Love

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling s Best BFF Moments

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Gosling was beaming with pride for his La La Land costar Stone when she took home the award of Best Actress. He was seen clasping his hands together as she spoke on stage.

Tequila Time!

Matt Bomer took a quick shot of tequila at the bar before running back inside the venue, a source told Us.

Editor's P/S:

The 2024 Oscars was a star-studded event that provided a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes moments and interactions among Hollywood's elite. The article highlights the playful camaraderie between hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Ryan Gosling, as well as the heartwarming exchanges between Emma Stone and fellow actors and friends. The event showcased not only the on-stage glamour but also the genuine connections and support within the industry.

The article also sheds light on the security concerns that arose during the ceremony, with the lockdown of all entrances due to a security threat. This incident serves as a reminder of the heightened security measures that have become necessary in today's world and the importance of maintaining vigilance at public events. cinematic excellence, with attendees enjoying treats under their seats and socializing in between awards. The article provides a glimpse into the camaraderie and support among the stars, as well as the lighter moments that made the night even more memorable.