• Shot of the day? Glenn Close and Samuel L. Jackson take a selfie as they arrive at the theatre. Photo: AFP
    Shot of the day? Glenn Close and Samuel L. Jackson take a selfie as they arrive at the theatre. Photo: AFP
  • Regina King and Charlize Theron (L) share a joke ahead of the show as Glenn Close relaxes. Photo: Reuters
    Regina King and Charlize Theron (L) share a joke ahead of the show as Glenn Close relaxes. Photo: Reuters
  • Christian Bale chats to Richard E. Grant ahead of the show. Photo: AFP
    Christian Bale chats to Richard E. Grant ahead of the show. Photo: AFP
  • Black Panther Ryan Coogler (L) checks in with Henry Golding (C) as actor Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz (R) look on. Photo: AFP
    Black Panther Ryan Coogler (L) checks in with Henry Golding (C) as actor Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz (R) look on. Photo: AFP
  • Maya Rudolph (R) and Laura Dern cheer as 'Period. End Of Sentence' wins. Photo: Reuters
    Maya Rudolph (R) and Laura Dern cheer as 'Period. End Of Sentence' wins. Photo: Reuters
  • Mahershala Ali embraces his film partner Vigo Mortensen after winning Best Supporting Actor for 'Green Book'. Photo: AFP
    Mahershala Ali embraces his film partner Vigo Mortensen after winning Best Supporting Actor for 'Green Book'. Photo: AFP
  • Lady Gaga congratulates Mahershala Ali. Photo: Reuters
    Lady Gaga congratulates Mahershala Ali. Photo: Reuters
  • Alfonso Cuaron hugs Yalitza Aparicio as he accepts the Best Foreign Language Film award for 'Roma'. Photo: Reuters
    Alfonso Cuaron hugs Yalitza Aparicio as he accepts the Best Foreign Language Film award for 'Roma'. Photo: Reuters
  • Ruth E. Carter, who won the costume Oscar for Black Panther, celebrates with Spike Lee. When she won the award she thanked Lee for giving her her start. Photo: Reuters
    Ruth E. Carter, who won the costume Oscar for Black Panther, celebrates with Spike Lee. When she won the award she thanked Lee for giving her her start. Photo: Reuters
  • US actor Bradley Cooper (L) greets US actor Rami Malek. Photo: AFP
    US actor Bradley Cooper (L) greets US actor Rami Malek. Photo: AFP
  • James McAvoy goofs around before the start of the show. Photo: Reuters
    James McAvoy goofs around before the start of the show. Photo: Reuters
  • Constance Wu chats before the start of the show. Photo: Reuters
    Constance Wu chats before the start of the show. Photo: Reuters
  • Samuel L. Jackson and Glenn Close chatting. Photo: Reuters
    Samuel L. Jackson and Glenn Close chatting. Photo: Reuters
  • Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez arrive at the show. Photo: Reuters
    Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez arrive at the show. Photo: Reuters
  • Spike Lee greets Rami Malek. Photo: Reuters
    Spike Lee greets Rami Malek. Photo: Reuters
  • Jordan Peele (L), Angela Bassett (C) and Courtney B. Vance catch up before the start of the 91st Academy Awards show. Photo: Reuters
    Jordan Peele (L), Angela Bassett (C) and Courtney B. Vance catch up before the start of the 91st Academy Awards show. Photo: Reuters
  • Singer and actress Lady Gaga and US actor Chadwick Boseman chat during the 91st Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Photo: AFP
    Singer and actress Lady Gaga and US actor Chadwick Boseman chat during the 91st Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Photo: AFP
  • Brian May of Queen (C) congratulates Paul Massey, Tim Cavagin and John Casali after they won the Best Sound Mixing award for 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' Photo: Reuters
    Brian May of Queen (C) congratulates Paul Massey, Tim Cavagin and John Casali after they won the Best Sound Mixing award for 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' Photo: Reuters
  • Cinematography winner Alfonso Cuaron celebrates with 'Roma' actress Marina de Tavira. Photo: Reuters
    Cinematography winner Alfonso Cuaron celebrates with 'Roma' actress Marina de Tavira. Photo: Reuters
  • Brie Larson chats to Amy Adams as Michael Keaton looks on. Photo: Reuters
    Brie Larson chats to Amy Adams as Michael Keaton looks on. Photo: Reuters

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20 candid photos of celebrities at the 2019 Oscars

The moments when A-listers don't realise the cameras are on them are often the best

Nyree McFarlane

February 25, 2019

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The Oscars are one of the few times when the celebrities are the ones in the audience - here are photos showing the A-listers chatting, hugging and celebrating while in the crowd of the Academy Awards.

From Glenn Close and Samuel L Jackson taking a selfie (what a pair) to Bradley Cooper and Rami Malek embracing, these 20 photos show candid celebrity moments from the 91st Academy Awards.

To follow all of the action on stage and see who won the big awards, see our live updates story here; catch up on the 10 most emotional and touching moments here and read about how the Oscars is finally beginning to represent diversity better here.

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