Posted on Mar 11, 2024

20 Wholesome Moments From The 2024 Oscars That You Might've Missed

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by Morgan Murrell

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1. Emma Stone freaked out backstage after realizing her movie Poor Things won an Oscar.

Emma Stone at the #Oscars.

pic.twitter.com/v83nDVYfxa
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) March 11, 2024

Shannon Burns / Via Twitter: @FilmUpdates

A pregnant Vanessa in a black outfit smiles at an event with Oscar statues and flowers in the background

Julianne and Vanessa on red carpet, Vanessa in a black dress and wearing a long ponytail, Vanessa in a white and gold strapless dress, both smiling and touching hands

America Ferrera and Da'Vine Joy Randolph in glamorous attire taking a selfie; America in a pink sparkling outfit, and Da'Vine in a blue ruffled dress and blonde hair

The two taking a selfie at the Oscars, visible on smartphone screen

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4. The Godzilla Minus One crew arrived at the ceremony with toy Godzillas in hand but left with Oscars in the other.

The ‘GODZILLA MINUS ONE’ team has arrived to the #Oscars with their mini Godzillas pic.twitter.com/IXb2Mrfyyh
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) March 10, 2024

Twitter: @DiscussingFilm

5. Paul Giamatti shed literal tears as he watched Da'Vine Joy Randolph win her very first Oscar for The Holdovers.

Paul Giamatti crying as Da'Vine Joy Randolph wins her #Oscars — that's the friend we all deserve pic.twitter.com/ukr7Qt1qlM
— Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) March 10, 2024

ABC / Via Twitter: @JarettSays

6. Rita Morena looked gorgeous as she paid homage to her dear friend, Broadway star Chita Rivera, who died earlier this year at the age of 91.

EGOT winner Rita Moreno arrived at the 2024 Oscars in a stunning black gown and short black wig, which she told @ABC News was a tribute to the late Broadway star Chita Rivera, who died in January at age 91. https://t.co/QaGm4wkrtZ
— ABC News (@ABC) March 10, 2024

Twitter: @ABC

Rita and Chita embracing, smiling at the camera, Chita wearing a black top and Rita a plaid jacket

7. Anya Taylor-Joy kept a sweet promise to her dad.

anya taylor-joy promised her dad she'd bring him to the #oscars if she ever got the chance pic.twitter.com/wX2r8pxlTM
— best of anya taylor-joy (@anyafolders) March 10, 2024

Twitter: @anyafolders

Colman in a double-breasted suit with a unique flower brooch, posing at an event

9. Guests on the Oscars red carpet received a little treat from America Ferrera's team: Barbie-themed tattoos. This one says, "It is literally impossible to be a woman!"

America Ferrera's team is handing out #Barbie-themed temporary tattoos on the #Oscars red carpet https://t.co/qxqSOgif3j pic.twitter.com/pSElR4OFXC
— Variety (@Variety) March 10, 2024

Twitter: @Variety

10. Robert Downey Jr. and and his wife, Susan Downey, showed their love on the red carpet.

Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey share a sweet moment on the carpet at the #Oscars. https://t.co/qxqSOgif3j pic.twitter.com/9HpLBXzwNH
— Variety (@Variety) March 10, 2024

Variety / Via Twitter: @Variety

Ryan in a black suit with no tie, and Mandy in a gold patterned gown with clutch, on the red carpet

Ryan in a black suit, Mandy in a patterned dress with a deep neckline; they are smiling at each other

12. Erika Alexander got choked up as she shared an emotional message of gratitude to her mother.

#AmericanFiction star Erika Alexander sends an emotional message to her mother on the #Oscars red carpet. | Variety On the Carpet presented by @DIRECTV https://t.co/xfJz47aMB5 pic.twitter.com/BtC04HhfsA
— Variety (@Variety) March 10, 2024

Twitter: @Variety

13. Ariana Grande lit up as soon as she noticed Michelle Yeoh on the red carpet.

Ariana Grande & Michelle Yeoh exchanging a hug on the #Oscars red carpet. pic.twitter.com/gJqz5zZOP0
— Pop Base (@PopBase) March 10, 2024

ABC / Via Twitter: @PopBase

Xochitl, Ferrera, and Becky G smiling, hugging, and posing for a photo a man is taking on a phone

15. Wrestling legends John Cena and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson reunited backstage for an awkwardly cute moment, while John was half naked.

Bad Bunny, The Rock & John Cena at the #Oscars. pic.twitter.com/4xuDcSi2qM
— Access Bad Bunny (@AccessBadBunny) March 11, 2024

ABC / Via Twitter: @AccessBadBunny

The three women embracing warmly and smiling in a circle

17. John Lennon and Yoko Ono's son, Sean Ono Lennon, got the crowd to wish his mom a Happy Mother's Day in the UK after winning an Oscar for Best Animated Short, a film inspired by his parents' song "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)."

Sean Lennon said Happy Mother's Day to Yoko Ono, who is 91.#Oscars pic.twitter.com/MwAhBMI9YJ
— Craig R. Brittain (@RealBrittain) March 10, 2024

ABC / Via Twitter: @RealBrittain

18. Emma Stone was more than ready to belt out the lyrics to "I'm Just Ken"...which is when she also claimed to have broken the back of her gown.

Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone singing ‘I’m Just Ken’ at the #Oscars pic.twitter.com/rBWsgmvCTt
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) March 11, 2024

ABC / Via Twitter: @FilmUpdates

But Emma wasn't the only one. Barbie's Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, and America Ferrera sang "I'm Just Ken" with all their might.

Ryan Gosling, Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie and America Ferrera singing ‘I’m Just Ken’ at the #Oscars pic.twitter.com/bY0LWOZrma
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) March 11, 2024

ABC / Via Twitter: @FilmUpdates

John and Bradley in formal attire sharing a joyful moment onstage, John wearing a tuxedo suit and Bradley is in a suit

Emily Blunt sitting and laughing with John and Bradley

The four people laughing and interacting at an event, Ariana in a voluminous pink gown, Cynthia in a green ensemble

Billie Eilish in a black blazer greets Ariana, wearing a pink dress

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20 Wholesome Moments From The 2024 Oscars That You Might've Missed

The 2024 Oscars were a night to remember! Here are a few precious things that didn't make it to your TV screen, and a couple of memorable moments that did:

1. Emma Stone freaked out backstage after realizing her movie Poor Things won an Oscar.

2. Vanessa Hudgens announced her pregnancy at the Oscars while hosting the red carpet, and her cohost and close friend, Julianne Hough, couldn't keep her hands off of Vanessa's belly bump.

3. America Ferrera and Da'Vine Joy Randolph snapped a fun selfie between commercial breaks.

4. The Godzilla Minus One crew arrived at the ceremony with toy Godzillas in hand but left with Oscars in the other.

5. Paul Giamatti shed literal tears as he watched Da'Vine Joy Randolph win her very first Oscar for The Holdovers.

6. Rita Morena looked gorgeous as she paid homage to her dear friend, Broadway star Chita Rivera, who died earlier this year at the age of 91.

7. Anya Taylor-Joy kept a sweet promise to her dad.

8. Colman Domingo continued his fantastic awards season red carpet streak by wearing a pinky ring that belonged to civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, whom Colman played in the film Rustin, for which he was nominated for Best Actor.

9. Guests on the Oscars red carpet received a little treat from America Ferrera's team: Barbie-themed tattoos. This one says, "It is literally impossible to be a woman!"

10. Robert Downey Jr. and and his wife, Susan Downey, showed their love on the red carpet.

11. Host Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie winning the genetic lottery during the show, and Ryan immediately grabbed his sister, Mandi Gosling, to show she's also a winner.

12. Erika Alexander got choked up as she shared an emotional message of gratitude to her mother.

13. Ariana Grande lit up as soon as she noticed Michelle Yeoh on the red carpet.

14. Xochitl Gomez, America Ferrera, and Becky G had a Latina linkup as they posed for a picture.

15. Wrestling legends John Cena and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson reunited backstage for an awkwardly cute moment, while John was half naked.

16. Oscar nominees Annette Bening, Emma Stone, and Lily Gladstone embraced in a heartfelt hug.

17. John Lennon and Yoko Ono's son, Sean Ono Lennon, got the crowd to wish his mom a Happy Mother's Day in the UK after winning an Oscar for Best Animated Short, a film inspired by his parents' song "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)."

18. Emma Stone was more than ready to belt out the lyrics to "I'm Just Ken"...which is when she also claimed to have broken the back of her gown.

But Emma wasn't the only one. Barbie's Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, and America Ferrera sang "I'm Just Ken" with all their might.

19. Close friends John Krasinski and Bradley Cooper basically re-created their photo from the 2024 Golden Globes as they cracked each other up.

20. Lastly, Billie Eilish went through a roller coaster of emotions with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as she accepted the award for Best Song alongside her brother, Finneas O'Connell.

20 Wholesome Moments From The 2024 Oscars That You Might've Missed

The 2024 Oscars were a night to remember! Here are a few precious things that didn't make it to your TV screen, and a couple of memorable moments that did:

1. Emma Stone freaked out backstage after realizing her movie Poor Things won an Oscar.

2. Vanessa Hudgens announced her pregnancy at the Oscars while hosting the red carpet, and her cohost and close friend, Julianne Hough, couldn't keep her hands off of Vanessa's belly bump.

3. America Ferrera and Da'Vine Joy Randolph snapped a fun selfie between commercial breaks.

4. The Godzilla Minus One crew arrived at the ceremony with toy Godzillas in hand but left with Oscars in the other.

5. Paul Giamatti shed literal tears as he watched Da'Vine Joy Randolph win her very first Oscar for The Holdovers.

6. Rita Morena looked gorgeous as she paid homage to her dear friend, Broadway star Chita Rivera, who died earlier this year at the age of 91.

7. Anya Taylor-Joy kept a sweet promise to her dad.

8. Colman Domingo continued his fantastic awards season red carpet streak by wearing a pinky ring that belonged to civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, whom Colman played in the film Rustin, for which he was nominated for Best Actor.

9. Guests on the Oscars red carpet received a little treat from America Ferrera's team: Barbie-themed tattoos. This one says, "It is literally impossible to be a woman!"

10. Robert Downey Jr. and and his wife, Susan Downey, showed their love on the red carpet.

11. Host Jimmy Kimmel made a joke about Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie winning the genetic lottery during the show, and Ryan immediately grabbed his sister, Mandi Gosling, to show she's also a winner.

12. Erika Alexander got choked up as she shared an emotional message of gratitude to her mother.

13. Ariana Grande lit up as soon as she noticed Michelle Yeoh on the red carpet.

14. Xochitl Gomez, America Ferrera, and Becky G had a Latina linkup as they posed for a picture.

15. Wrestling legends John Cena and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson reunited backstage for an awkwardly cute moment, while John was half naked.

16. Oscar nominees Annette Bening, Emma Stone, and Lily Gladstone embraced in a heartfelt hug.

17. John Lennon and Yoko Ono's son, Sean Ono Lennon, got the crowd to wish his mom a Happy Mother's Day in the UK after winning an Oscar for Best Animated Short, a film inspired by his parents' song "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)."

18. Emma Stone was more than ready to belt out the lyrics to "I'm Just Ken"...which is when she also claimed to have broken the back of her gown.

But Emma wasn't the only one. Barbie's Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, and America Ferrera sang "I'm Just Ken" with all their might.

19. Close friends John Krasinski and Bradley Cooper basically re-created their photo from the 2024 Golden Globes as they cracked each other up.

20. Lastly, Billie Eilish went through a roller coaster of emotions with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as she accepted the award for Best Song alongside her brother, Finneas O'Connell.

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