The best behind the scenes photos from the 2025 Critics Choice Awards

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The 2025 Critics Choice Awards were filled with reunification of old friends and Costars – most of which happened behind the stage and in commercial breaks!

From Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s Smiley Chat in the audience to Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldañas Special OPS: Lioness Meet, see all the best photos from inside Barker Hangar on February 7th.

Date evening

Ethan Slater and Ariana Grande.

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Although the couple went on the blanket separately, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater sat together in the ceremony and Ethan Slater sat together and smiled while chatting.

Two of a kind

Jesse Eisenberg and Rachel Brosnahan.

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As two of the night’s presenters, Jesse Eisenberg and Rachel Brosnahan put together behind the stage as the show continued only a few meters away.

Special victory

Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley and Demi Moore.

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Before taking the stage to accept his award for best actress, Demi Moore was sure to hang a hug from her Costar Margaret Qualley, sitting next to her husband Jack Antonoff.

Filled with talent

Colin Farrell, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti and Cristin Milioti.

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Colin Farrell (left) and Cristin Milioti (right) – both of whom went home winners – stood with Abbott ElementaryJanelle James and Chris Perfetti from the crowd.

Gather around

Aldis Hodge, Rufus Sewell, Keri Russell, Chelsea trades and Craig Robinson.

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The diplomatRufus Sewell and Keri Russell smiled together behind the stage with host Chelsea trades as well as Aldis Hodge and Craig Robinson.

Evil good friends

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo put their love on display on Friday as they posed for a sweet photo while embracing from their table.

Triple threat

Matt Bomer, Kristen Bell and Chelsea are trading.

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In matching purple velvet appearance gathered Matt Bomer and Chelsea are around the nominated Christian Bell Backstage.

Looking double

Liev Schreiber and Sasha Schreiber.

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Liev Schreiber stood with his much grown son Sasha Schreiber, whom he credited with his wife Taylor Nieson to “convince” him to attend the ceremony.

Good to glow

Nicole Kidman, Zoe Saldaña.

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Special OPS: Lioness Costars Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldaña put cheek to cheek from inside Barker Hangar.

Lots of laughs

Angelina Jolie and Massimo Cantini Parrini.

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Angelina Jolie laughs when she caught up with Mary Costume designer Massimo Cantini Parrini.

Leading ladies

Margaret Qualley and Ariana Grande.

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Margaret Qualley and Ariana Grande – both of whom were nominated for best actress – glowed as they caught in the audience.

Backstage Bliss

Natasha Lyonne.

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As one of the night’s presenters, Natasha Lyonne smiled behind the stage in a leather dress paired with a classic diamond necklace.

Beat a pose

Myha’la and Colman Domingo.

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Industry‘S Myha’la and Colman Domingo smiled together in the middle of Friday’s ceremony.

Sealed with a kiss

Megan Stalter and Hannah Einbinder.

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Best supportive actress in a comedy series -winner Hannah Einbinder gave a sweet smook to Megan Stalter.

Dashing Duo

Lupita Nyong’o and Chelsea are trading.

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Lupita Nyong’o and Chelsea trades were all smiles as they stood together behind the stage.

Hi, you!

Jimmy O. Yang and Randall Park.

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Jimmy O. Yang pointed to co -representative Randall Park as the two passed some time behind the stage.

Streaming stars

Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber.

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The perfect couple Costars Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber had a reunion between the night’s messages.

Starpower

Edwin Hodge, Skye P. Marshall, Leighton Meester and Aldis Hodge.

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Edwin Hodge, Skye P. Marshall, Leighton Meester and Aldis Hodge were image perfect in the audience.

To the nines

Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Shanola Hampton.

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Found Costar’s Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Shanola Hampton were dressed for the nines with Hampton cradling a sparkling dress while Saved by the clock Alun was dapped in a white tuxedo jacket.

Sister, sister

Kate Hudson and Meredith Hagner.

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Seener sister Kate Hudson and Meredith Hagner flashed soft smiles after presenting the first price at night.

In front of the camera

Jason Reitman and Denis Villeneuve.

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Directors Jason Reitman and Denis Villeneuve stepped in front of the camera for a change in barker hangar.