The best pictures from the Oscars are the ones you DIDN’T see on the red carpet

Real talk: the 2017 Oscars were filled with plenty of wild, jaw-dropping moments that we’ll be talking about for years to come. But some of the most fun moments are the ones we didn’t see — these backstage and behind-the-scenes Oscars moments made for pure social media gold.
Thankfully, celebrities are great about sharing their backstage moments, from Jim Parsons forgetting his ID at home and nearly missing the show to Heidi Klum’s incredible time-lapse video of her pre-show glam routine, we love that celebs give us a glimpse at what happens when cameras aren’t rolling. Check out some of the best celebrity social media snaps from Hollywood’s biggest event of the year.
Sofia Vergara took home an adorable mini-Oscar.
Host Jimmy Kimmel got some encouragement from a very important little lady.
Jessica Biel got in some cardio before enjoying after-party pizza.
And then posed with her glam squad.
Justin Timberlake gave his wife a little assistance after the show.
Naomie Harris took a well-deserved moment of relaxation.
Keith Urban took a selfie with his stunning wife, Nicole Kidman, on the red carpet.
Winner Viola Davis was showered with love by her adorable family.
She also got a hug from Charlize Theron after her win.
Brie Larson shared the sweetest BFF moment with Emma Stone.
Seriously, we are shedding tears of happiness for these two.
Dwayne Johnson multitasked while on daddy duty, and we’re impressed.
Kelly Ripa proved that it does take a village.
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Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann posed with old pals.
Octavia Spencer chilled out with a hot cup of coffee.
Heidi Klum showed us the whole glam process.
Sting took a minute to rehearse for his performance.
Jim Parsons had a few hilarious mishaps before the main event.
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His dogs were, unfortunately, of no help.
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Emma Roberts “posed” with her Aunt Julia.
Lea Michele took a very sexy photo in bed.
Lily Collins swiped on a gorgeous berry lip color.
Adriana Lima found a way to keep the peace between host Jimmy Kimmel and Matt Damon.
Busy Philipps took an amazing bathroom selfie with her bestie Michelle Williams.
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And then Salma Hayek photobombed them…LOL.
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Shout out to these celebs for sharing these awesome, hilarious, behind-the-scenes photos from their unbelievable evening at the Oscars.