And just like that, awards season has come to a close. Last night’s Academy Awards was a phenomenal ending to an exceptionally star-studded awards season and, as we were so poignantly reminded by Jen and Brad‘s backstage reunion at the SAG Awards, it’s often the off-screen moments that become the most recap-worthy. There’s something inherently exciting about the non-televised, slightly under-the-radar bits you have to dig for and we love a nuanced interaction. Here are five moments you have may missed, as selected by Emma Diamond and Julie Kramer, the creators of Instagram sensation, @CommentsByCelebs.
1. Cheer on the red carpet
If you haven’t yet watched
Cheer yet, consider this a reminder to do so—the docu-series about a group of dedicated Navarro College cheerleaders and the sacrifices, both mental and physical, is not to be missed and will completely change everything you think you know about cheering. Last week, Ellen DeGeneres surprised one of the doc’s stand out-stars,
mat talk aficionado Jerry Harris, by giving him the role of
Ellen’s Oscars red carpet correspondent. Even if you haven’t watched a minute of the show, you can appreciate his infectious enthusiasm. This one particular moment was perhaps the best, as he briefly interviewed Brad Pitt, and then proceeded to absolutely freak out over it. (As one does.) See also: Kerry Washington’s
Instagram, where she had her glam team channel Jerry with some amateur mat talk.[video_embed id='1896512']RELATED: Brad Pitt is actually a big 'Letterkenny' fan[/video_embed]
2. James Corden is equally in awe of Regina King as the rest of us
The most important role of the night is arguably the camera operator responsible for capturing
audience reactions. Whether it’s the perfectly timed shot of Jeff Bezos awkwardly squirming in his chair while presenters Chris Rock and Steve Martin are mercilessly jabbing at his wealth, or Billie Eilish seemingly being confused as to Maya Rudolph and Kristin Wiig’s particular brand of humour, the art of the camera pan is very real. One of the best moments of the night was when a
stunning Regina King walked out to present the first award of the night, and the camera cut to James Corden, nodding and mouthing, "Great dress." Yes, James, yes it was. Twitter loved it too:
[video_embed id='-1']RELATED: Maya Rudoph and Kristen Wiig audition for serious roles while presenting[/video_embed]
3. Ben Platt supporting BFF Beanie Feldstein from his living room
Just. So. Pure. Backstory for anyone who may be unfamiliar: Ben Platt and Beanie Feldstein met at a bat mitzvah in 2000, then lost contact for a few years, before reconnecting on their first day of high school. Since then, they’ve been best friends, and are constantly and publicly in awe of each other‘s accomplishments. Followers of both knew last night was going to be a good one when the tone was set by an enthusiastic Platt, screaming at his TV as Beanie’s dress was being shown
from his Instagram Story. We've said it before and we'll say it again: Even Famous People Love Famous People.[video_embed id='1690952']RELATED: How Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein became best friends while filming 'Booksmart'[/video_embed]
4. Brie Larson’s BTS IG Story for the ages
Who isn't curious about where newly-minted winners put their Oscars after their return to their seat? While an amazing honour, the trophy itself always seemed a little cumbersome and clunky. Our questions were finally answered when Brie Larson perfectly captured Taika Waititi, slyly attempting to fit his Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for
JoJo Rabbit, under the seat in front of him on
her Instagram Story. Thank you, Brie, for giving us the content we so badly crave.
5. Josh Gad’s John Travolta jab
Josh Gad, formally known as Olaf, introduced the performance of his co-star, Idina Menzel, who took the stage with 20 other Elsas from around the world to sing "Into the Unknown." Of course, not without making light of one of the most cringe worthy moments in award show history: "But as a dad to two girls and the voice of the American Olaf, the iconic and brilliant Idina Menzel, pronounced exactly how it is spelled, is our Elsa.” For anyone who missed the joke, he was referencing John Travolta’s 2014 blunder, where he introduced her "Let It Go" performance, butchering her name as
Adele Dazeem. If only John Travolta was there for the camera to pan to.[video_embed id='1896506']RELATED: Josh Gad gives Ben Mulroney’s daughter some interview tips[/video_embed]