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Here's Everything That Happened Behind The Scenes At The Brits

From the makeup chair to the after-parties.

Ellie Woodward
by Ellie Woodward

BuzzFeed Staff, UK

Sam Smith shared this snap from the makeup chair ahead of the ceremony.

And hung out with Greg James backstage.

Karlie Kloss shared this photo of herself arriving in London ahead of the show.

Before having a catch up with The Squad.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West posed for a photo with their new BFFs Taylor Swift and Sam Smith.

And Kim also posed for a selfie with Cara Delevingne.

Fearne Cotton and her husband Jesse Wood used the Brits as an opportunity for a date night. ❤️

And shared a smooch.

And hung out with her BFF Holly Willoughby.

Caroline Flack proved she's a girl after our own hearts and cracked open the Prosecco as she got ready.

And got a cab to the ceremony with Gemma Cairney.

Before being seated at the same table as Holly Willoughby.

And partied the night away with Paloma Faith.

Nick Grimshaw got his pose on.

Mark Ronson cosied up with his wife Joséphine de La Baume.

Ella Henderson shared this photo as she was glammed up before the awards.

And posed for selfies with fans on the red carpet.

Little Mix posed for the ultimate display of Girl Power with Mel C and Emma Bunton.

Before pouting over dinner.

And pulling their best faces.

Paloma Faith shared this snap of her Brit Awards manicure.

Before hanging out with Marvin Humes backstage.

Rebecca Ferguson shared a selfie en route to the ceremony.

And couldn't resist a snap with Kim Kardashian.

In fact, she was on a star-spotting spree and also got a photo with Sam Smith.

Jesy Nelson from Little Mix bailed on the after-parties, preferring to get changed into her onesie at home.

Jessie Ware shared this photo as she was glammed up for the awards.

And danced the night away.

George Ezra shared this snap from the Brits after-party.

Laura Whitmore was pretty excited about having her own dressing room.

And shared this selfie before presenting duties called.

She had a chat with Taylor Swift...

...Admired the view...

And made the most of the after-party activities.

Laura Jackson shared a selfie as she made her way to the awards.

And then made friends with Kim Kardashian.

Ben Haenow posed up a storm on the red carpet.

Annie Mac captured this moment between Taylor Swift, Kanye West, Sam Smith and Kim Kardashian.

Before breaking a couple of nails. 😩

Ant and Dec shared this photo after flawlessly hosting the ceremony.

Gemma Cairney shared a bathroom selfie.

And posed for a photo with Caroline Flack, Sara Cox and Jo Whiley.

Nick Grimshaw shared this photo of him "getting ready" for the ceremony.

And then momentarily joined Royal Blood.

Before DJing at the Universal after-party.

Where he hung out with Taylor Swift for most of the night.

Dave Berry got suited and booted ready for the red carpet.

Jamelia thanked her glam squad with these snaps.

Emma Bunton and Mel C had a mini Spice Girls reunion.

Conor Maynard spent time taking photos with fans on the red carpet.

Charlie XCX had a great time at the after-party.

And finally, Madonna explained THAT fall with this Instagram snap.