Best photos and moments you missed from the 2026 Oscars

The 2026 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre offered more than what aired on ABC: a tie in the live-action short category, an appearance from Anna Wintour, and countless small moments that didn’t make the broadcast. A-list meetups, playful fashion nods to nominated films, and backstage snapshots rounded out the night.

After winning best actor for Sinners, Michael B. Jordan had his Oscar engraved on the spot and shared a warm hug with fellow nominee Leonardo DiCaprio. Jack O’Connell added vampire fangs to his red-carpet look in tribute to his Sinners character, while director Ryan Coogler braided a guitar and treble clef into his hair as a subtler salute to the film’s blues influence.

Jessie Buckley, who won best actress for Hamnet, wore a custom Chanel gown inspired by Grace Kelly and embraced her Hamnet costar Jacobi Jupe. Other candid moments included Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti pressing cheeks for a photo, and Emma Stone and her husband Dave McCary quietly opening snack boxes mid-show.

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