What You Didn’t See on TV on the 2026 Oscars: PDA and Extra

Hollywood heavyweights lit up our TV screens as they celebrated acclaimed cinematic achievements on the 2026 Academy Awards.

However as celebrities gathered inside Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 15, lots of the night time’s most enthralling moments occurred whereas the cameras weren’t rolling.

From rapturous applause for private favorites to intimate conversations throughout business breaks, our brightest stars didn’t hesitate to let their hair down — and Us Weekly was there to witness all of it.

Cute {couples}, together with the entrance row’s Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, unfold the love by cuddling as much as each other earlier than extending joyful vibes to followers who approached them for selfies. Elsewhere, main girls caught up with one another each on the bar and among the many seats, with the likes of Emma Stone, Kate Hudson, Zoe Saldaña and Michael B. Jordan’s mother, Donna Jordan, all engrossed in animated conversations.

Moreover, as movies have been acknowledged for his or her particular person skills, celebrities enthusiastically confirmed their assist, rising from the seats and applauding regardless of their friends remaining seated.

Hold scrolling to study what Us noticed first-hand whereas inside on the 2026 Oscars:

Leonardo DiCaprio Beamed Whereas Chatting to Gwyneth Paltrow

Longtime pals Leonardo DiCaprio and Gwyneth Paltrow caught up within the auditorium, with the One Battle After One other actor seen holding Paltrow’s hand because the pair chatted.

Paltrow, who has caught up with DiCaprio on a number of events all through this awards season, stated on the “Name Her Daddy” podcast in 2023 that he tried to make out along with her “again within the day.” She famous on the time that regardless of their connection, their dynamic by no means turned romantic.

It Was Date Evening For Many {Couples} Who Packed on the PDA

Elle Fanning and boyfriend Gun Wenner held fingers and kissed earlier than getting into the theatre, Rose Byrne and husband Bobby Cannavale held fingers as they greeted company, and Chalamet and Jenner cuddled as much as each other of their seats all through the night.

Moreover, DiCaprio fortunately snacked on Skinny Pop popcorn whereas seated beside girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti, who appeared equally as joyful to hitch him on the occasion.

Kate Hudson and Emma Stone Couldn’t Wait to Catch Up

Hudson and Stone, who have been seen snapping a star-studded entrance row selfie alongside Demi Moore and the pair’s respective companions, husband Dave McCary and fiancé Danny Fujikawa, have been seen exiting the auditorium collectively, headed for the bar.

The pair then grabbed drinks earlier than Hudson discovered her mother, Goldie Hawn and longtime associate Kurt Russell, and the trio loved drinks and posing for photographs collectively.

Nicole Kidman Gushed About Her Kids

Nicole Kidman stood beside her publicist inside Dolby Theatre’s major foyer the place she loved a glass of rosé and talked about her daughter along with her workforce. The Babygirl star appeared delighted, with an enormous smile wrapped throughout her face and laughing between greetings with followers who approached her — together with a solo Rita Wilson.

Ejae Addressed Minimize-Off ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Speech

Whereas talking within the press room after KPop Demon Hunters received finest authentic music for “Golden,” one of many music’s performers, Ejae, mentioned how the group’s acceptance speech was interrupted by music throughout the dwell present. She advised members of the press, “They minimize us off with the music, however I needed to thank Rei Ami and Audrey [Nuna]. They killed it with their singing, and so they’re simply unbelievable individuals, and I like them a lot.”

Jacob Elordi Liked Having His Mother by His Aspect

Jacob Elordi was seen having fun with a drink together with his mother, Melissa Elordi, within the foyer bar, with a safety guard asking fellow company to keep away from filming the pair. The Wuthering Heights star later launched her to different company, hugging Melissa at one stage, earlier than strolling over to Stellan Skarsgård to hug him. Elordi was additionally seen shaking fingers with Channing Tatum later.

Emma Stone Caught Up With Her ‘Bugonia’ Costar Alicia Silverstone

Stone and Alicia Silverstone shared a candy hug on the bar earlier than chatting to the bartender collectively and ordering drinks. Stone was then seen grabbing glasses of champagne to present to the Clueless star earlier than introducing her to Felicity Huffman and bringing her into the enjoyable.

Nick Jonas Was Fast to Return to His Seat

At one stage, Nick Jonas, who attended the Oscars with spouse Priyanka Chopra Jonas, rushed by means of the foyer with two waters held in his fingers. The musician seemed to be on a mission and Chopra was not with him.

Gwyneth Paltrow Reconnected With Her ‘Nice Expectations’ Costar Ethan Hawke

Contained in the auditorium, Paltrow was seen chatting to Ethan Hawke, who starred alongside her in 1998’s Nice Expectations. The pair appeared joyful to be there collectively, smiling as they spoke.

The ‘One Battle After One other ‘Forged Liked ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Hand Lights

Chase Infiniti and Teyana Taylor have been seen holding the glow lights offered to Oscars company throughout the KPop Demon Hunters’ forged efficiency of “Golden.” Infiniti was seen standing up out of her seat as she waved her mild round.

Chase Infiniti Cheered on One Battle After One other’s Each Accolade

Infiniti jumped out of her seat and yelled in assist of One Battle After One other when it received the most effective movie modifying award.

Celebrities Received Into Deep Conversations

Michael B. Jordan’s mother, Donna, was seen in a heart-to-heart with Saldaña because the actress sat in her seat and appeared very emotional. Michael, in the meantime, was seen in a protracted hug with DiCaprio earlier than the pair spoke in depth. At one stage, Michael rested his head on DiCaprio’s chest earlier than DiCaprio’s One Battle After One other costar Benicio del Toro joined the duo to hug Michael himself, shake his hand, and pose for photographs with them.

Emma Stone’s Husband Watched Baseball on His Telephone

Kirsten Dunst, who was seen dancing her manner out of the theatre as soon as the ceremony had wrapped, requested Stone’s husband, McCary, what he was watching on his telephone earlier than he revealed it was baseball.