From the cast of ‘Bridesmaids’ reunion to Kate Hudson with her parents, the 98th Annual Academy Awards were filled with endless precious moments

The 2026 Oscars once again delivered a night of awe-inspiring moments.

And while the biggest moments such as Amy Madigan’s victory cackle, Autumn Durald Arkapaw’s historic win and Jessie Buckley’s emotional speech had us all hooked to our TVs, a lot of the more laid-back and fun moments happened away from the broadcast cameras.

From the Bridesmaids cast reuniting to celebrate the film’s 15th anniversary to long-term collaborators Delroy Lindo and Spike Lee hanging out during the show to sweet family moments from Kate Hudson and her parents, as well as Timothée Chalamet and Jacob Elordi who brought their family members, see the best behind-the-scenes moments from the 2026 Oscars, below.

 

One Laugh After Another

Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti

Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti.Richard Harbaugh/The Academy/Shutterstock

Onscreen mother-daughter duo Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti share a laugh as they reunite at the Oscars.

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Hey, You!

Ken Jeong and Paul Feig at the 98th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California

Ken Jeong and Paul Feig.Michael Buckner/Penske Media via Getty

Ken Jeong and Paul Feig are elated to be getting their photo taken.

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Young Hollywood Unite

Timothee Chalamet, Elle Fanning and Kylie Jenner attend the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in

Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning and Kylie Jenner.John Shearer/98th Oscars/Getty

Timothée Chalamet and girlfriend Kylie Jenner are snapped chit-chatting with Elle Fanning inside the show.

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Mama’s (Oscar-Winning) Boy

Michael B. Jordan and Donna Jordan attend the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

Michael B. Jordan and Donna Jordan.John Shearer/98th Oscars/Getty

Oscar winner Michael B. Jordan sits with his mother Donna Jordan, whom he brought as his date for the big night — and who got the first thank you in his best actor acceptance speech.

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Good to Meet Ya

Jacob Elordi, Melissa Elordi and Channing Tatum at the 98th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California

Jacob Elordi, Melissa Elordi and Channing Tatum.Michael Buckner/Penske Media via Getty

Jacob Elordi greets Channing Tatum as his mom, Melissa Elordi, looks on.

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That’s All

Anna Wintour and Anne Hathaway pose backstage during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood,

Anna Wintour and Anne Hathaway.Richard Harbaugh / The Academy via Getty

Anna Wintour and Anne Hathaway show the Devil is in the details after presenting the awards for costume design and achievement in hair and makeup (with a few cheeky nods to Miranda Priestly thrown in).

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Man to Man

Benicio del Toro and Leonardo DiCaprio attend the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15,

Benicio del Toro and Leonardo DiCaprio.Kevin Winter/Getty

Get you someone who listens to you as intently as Benicio Del Toro listens to One Battle After Another costar Leonardo DiCaprio.

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High Spirits

Fred Savage and Kieran Culkin at the 98th Annual Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California

Fred Savage and Kieran Culkin.Rich Polk/Penske Media via Getty

Kieran Culkin is spotted having a spirited conversation with Fred Savage during a break in the show.

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Clasp Photo

Adrien Brody and Demi Moore attend the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California

Adrien Brody and Demi Moore.John Shearer/98th Oscars/Getty

Adrien Brody and Demi Moore share a heartfelt moment during a break at the Dolby Theater.

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King of Comdy

Josh Groban attends the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California

Josh Groban.John Shearer/98th Oscars/Getty

Josh Groban looks royally stylish after popping in for a comedic reworking of Handel’s “Zadok the Priest” with lyrics written about an imagined Conan O’Brien Oscar victory.

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Friends ’til the End

Delroy Lindo and Spike Lee attend the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California

Delroy Lindo and Spike Lee.John Shearer/98th Oscars/Getty

Long-term collaborators and pals Delroy Lindo and Spike Lee link up inside the Dolby Theater.

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Parents’ Night Out

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas attend the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas.John Shearer/98th Oscars/Getty

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas clean up nicely (and photograph even better).

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Glam Moms

Gwyneth Paltrow and Demi Moore attend the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California

Gwyneth Paltrow and Demi Moore.John Shearer/98th Oscars/Getty

Gwyneth Paltrow and Demi Moore show exactly why they’re considered style icons.

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Family of Thespians

Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, and Kate Hudson attend the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15,

Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, and Kate Hudson.Kevin Winter/Getty

Kate Hudson and her parents Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell are enthralled by some off-camera action happening in the room.

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They’re Marvel-ous

Ryan Coogler and Robert Downey Jr. attend the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

Ryan Coogler and Robert Downey Jr.John Shearer/98th Oscars/Getty

A dapper Robert Downey Jr. congratulates an elated Ryan Coogler shortly after the noted director snagged his first Oscar.

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Wait Till You Hear This

Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver attend the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California

Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver.John Shearer/98th Oscars/Getty

Pedro Pascal cracks up his Mandalorian costar Sigourney Weaver (who also joined him in presenting an award).

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Girl Talk

Kate Hudson and Jessie Buckley attend the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California

Kate Hudson and Jessie Buckley.John Shearer/98th Oscars/Getty

Kate Hudson and Jessie Buckley hold hands while conversing inside the star-studded theater.

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Birds of a Feather

Demi Moore and Nicole Kidman attend the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

Demi Moore and Nicole Kidman.John Shearer/98th Oscars/Getty

Demi Moore and Nicole Kidman fly high in their fluffy, fancy ensembles.

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Still Holding On

Maya Rudolph, Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne, Ellie Kemper and Melissa McCarthy attend the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on

Maya Rudolph, Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne, Ellie Kemper and Melissa McCarthy.John Shearer/98th Oscars/Getty

The Bridesmaids gang — Maya Rudolph, Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne, Ellie Kemper and Melissa McCarthy — looked perfectly in sync as they reunited to pay homage to their 2011 film.

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Sibling Supreme

Pauline Chalamet and Timothee Chalamet attend the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood,

Pauline Chalamet and Timothee Chalamet.John Shearer/98th Oscars/Getty

Timothée Chalamet and big sister Pauline Chalamet took a great pic for their parents’ holiday card.

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Hanging with Madam President

Emma Stone, Lynette Howell Taylor, President, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and

Emma Stone, Lynette Howell Taylor and Jessie Buckley.Kevin Winter/Getty

Best actress nominees Emma Stone and Jessie Buckley chat up Academy president Lynette Howell Taylor (we’re hoping with some really good gossip from the ladies’ room line).

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Gang’s All Here

Emma Stone, Dave McCary, Demi Moore, Kate Hudson and Danny Fujikawa pose for a selfie in the crowd during the 98th Oscards at Dolby

Emma Stone, Dave McCary, Demi Moore, Kate Hudson and Danny Fujikawa.Richard Harbaugh / The Academy via Getty

Kate Hudson’s beau Danny Fujikawa snaps a particularly A-list selfie featuring Emma Stone, Dave McCary, Demi Moore and her manager, Jason Weinberg.

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Hollywood Faves

Gwyneth Paltrow and Leonardo DiCaprio attend the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15,

Gwyneth Paltrow and Leonardo DiCaprio.Kevin Winter/Getty

Gwyneth Paltrow and Leonardo DiCaprio are chummy as they have another fun reunion at the Oscars.

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Happy People

Rachel McAdams and Sterling K. Brown attend the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California.

Rachel McAdams and Sterling K. Brown.John Shearer/98th Oscars/Getty

Rachel McAdams and Sterling K. Brown are both (we’re guessing) telling each other about the other’s performance that made them cry hardest.

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The Men Attraction

Paul Mescal and Wagner Moura attend the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California

Paul Mescal and Wagner Moura.John Shearer/98th Oscars/Getty

Paul Mescal and Wagner Moura continued their awards season style streak — and looked very dashing doing so.