The emotional backstage moments you didn't see at the Oscars
Even though the action was on stage, backstage seemed like the place to be during the 88th Academy Awards on Sunday.
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Johnny Simon
Johnny Simon is a Photo Editor at Mashable, where he works to tell compelling stories utilizing the visual medium of photography. A graduate of Ohio University's School of Visual Communication, Johnny has previously worked for MSNBC and Slate and interned in the White House Photo Office under photographer Pete Souza.
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Actress Brie Larson, winner of Best Actress for 'Room,' backstage at the Oscars.
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Even though the action was on stage, backstage seemed like the place to be during the 88th Academy Awards on Sunday.
Photographers captured some intimate moments away from the TV spectacle. Tension, relief and jubilation all played out in the controlled chaos of backstage.
Take a look.
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Sarah Silverman backstage at the Oscars
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Director Gabriel Osorio Vargas (L) and producer Pato Escala Pierart, winners of Best Animated Short Film for 'Bear Story.'
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Josh Singer and Tom McCarthy, winners of the award for Best Original Screenplay for 'Spotlight,'
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Actress Alicia Vikander backstage at the 88th Annual Academy Awards.
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Actress Cate Blanchett backstage at the Oscars.
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Actress Charlize Theron.
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Sound editors Mark A. Mangini (R) and David White winners of the Best Sound Editing award for 'Mad Max: Fury Road' backstage at the 88th Annual Academy Awards
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Actors Eddie Redmayne (L) and Brie Larsen walk offstage.
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Actor Mark Rylance, winner of Best Supporting Actor for 'Bridge of Spies.'
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Jimmy Napes (L) and Sam Smith.
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Actress Brie Larson, winner of Best Actress for 'Room.' walks backstage after receiving her award.
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Actress Emily Blunt.
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Lady Gaga backstage before her performance at the Oscars.
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Actor Kevin Hart backstage as Buzz Lightyear and Woody dolls pass by.
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Actress Kerry Washington backstage at the Oscars.
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Director Laszlo Nemes.
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Writers Adam McKay (L) and Charles Randolph, winners of the Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) award for 'The Big Short."
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Director Pete Docter (L) and producer Jonas Rivera winners of the Best Animated Feature Film award for 'Inside Out' backstage at the Oscars.
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Johnny Simon
Johnny Simon is a Photo Editor at Mashable, where he works to tell compelling stories utilizing the visual medium of photography. A graduate of Ohio University's School of Visual Communication, Johnny has previously worked for MSNBC and Slate and interned in the White House Photo Office under photographer Pete Souza.
