The 2019 Oscars' most revealing backstage photos

In the most striking backstage photos from the 2019 Oscars, Spike Lee celebrates, Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper have a moment, and more

by The Week team

February 25, 2019

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Mahershala Ali after winning Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Green Book.

(Photo by Matt Petit - Handout/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images)

Alfonso Cuaron with the Best Director award for Roma.

(Matt Sayles - Handout/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images)

Rami Malek and presenter Allison Janney after Malek's win for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Bohemian Rhapsody.

(Matt Petit - Handout/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images)

The Favourite's Olivia Colman with the award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

(Matt Sayles - Handout/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images)

Amandla Stenberg prepares to present an award.

(Matt Sayles - Handout/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images)

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