That’s a wrap on theOscars2023!
It was a night of historic wins, memorable performances and cast reunions withEverything Everywhere All at Oncesweeping the awards and costume designerRuth E. Carterbecomingthe only Black womanto have two Oscars to her name.
But what happened behind the scenes? Read on for all of PEOPLE’s exclusive access:
Henry Hall and Julia Louis Dreyfus.Mike Coppola/Getty
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On the Red Carpet
Just after 4:30 p.m. PT,Halle Berry’s boyfriendVan Huntsweetly held her clutch on thered carpetbefore making their way inside for the show.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus— who wore a black dress with gold embellishments — made it to the top of the stairs and said, “Well that was a workout!” before taking a selfie with her son,Henry Hall, whojoined herfor Hollywood’s biggest night.
Jennifer Connellyalso madethe Oscarsa family affair. TheTop Gun: Maverickactress posed with her younger son, 19-year-old Stellan Connelly Bettany.
Colin Farrellalso made a rare appearance with his 13-year-old son Henry. The pair were photographed on the red carpet smiling together for the camera with their arms around one another.
Lady Gaga.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty
Andie MacDowell brought daughter Rainey Qualley as her date to the awards ceremony, walking the red carpet with her older daughter.
Angela Bassett arrived on the champagne carpet matching with 17-year-old daughter Bronwyn Golden in gorgeous, vibrant purple gowns.
Salma Hayek also had a twinning moment with her daughter Valentina Paloma Pinault, 15. The mother-daughter duo matched in fierce red looks for the big night, Hayek wearing a red sequin halter gown while her daughter opted for a strapless red gown with a tulle bottom.
Lady Gagastopped to help aphotographerwho fell onthe Oscars2023 red carpet on Sunday night. After making a surprised look, the singer/actress (wearing a Versace gown with a bold rear view) turned around and ran to help the photographer up.
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Inside the Show
In the press room,Jamie Lee Curtissaidher first Oscar winfor Best Supporting Actress for her roleinEverything Everywhere All at Onceis “the thrill of my life.”
PresenterElizabeth Banksleft the building sans shoes.
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In November 2022, Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, confirmed that winners in all 23 categories would berevealed live during the main show. Last year, eight categories were cut for time and given out prior to the ceremony, with pre-recorded moments from the acceptance speeches included in the broadcast.
The Oscarsaired live on ABC Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.
source: people.com
