The Oscars magic might have been happening on stage but the real fun was behind the scenes.
The Academy gave their Instagram followers a backstage pass to their prep space Sunday night, featuring candid snapshots of everyone from presenters Dakota Johnson and Jennifer Aniston to Neil Patrick Harris’ tighty-whities moment.
1. Miles Teller and Margot Robbie prep before taking the stage for their recap of the Academy’s Sci-Tech Awards
2. Seconds after Patricia Arquette’s Best Supporting Actress victory and Meryl Streep‘s enthusiastic reception, the “Boyhood” winner makes her way backstage
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3. Dakota Johnson and Liam Neeson take a quiet moment while waiting for their turn to hit the stage
Liam and dakota waiting for their turn on stage #oscars
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4. Common and John Legend celebrating their win for “Glory”
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5. Will Arnett and Quest Love prepping for their moment to shine during “Everything Is Awesome”
Questlove and batman hanging with team oscar. Guess who batman is #oscars
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6. Julianne Moore gets escorted backstage by Matthew McConaughey after her first ever Oscar win
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7. The rear view of Neil Patrick Harris you didn’t see during the Oscars broadcast
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