Awards season: the best behind-the-scenes Instagram posts
Now, we all love the glossy red carpet pics from awards season, don't we?
But what happens when the red carpet is rolled up, those 6 complimentary bottles of Moët for the table have been consumed, the after-parties open their doors and the iPhone's emerge from the clutch bags? Well, that's where the fun starts...
Follow our edit of the best behind-the-scenes Instagram posts from awards season: the getting ready snaps, the backstage selfies, and the BFF moments...
Instagram/naomiwattsThe Oscars
"BOOM! #Spotlight"
Naomi Watts joined Team Spotlight for a little lie down on the Academy Awards stage after scooping the Best Picture award.
Instagram/ladygagaThe Oscars
"I never thought anyone would ever love me because I felt like my body was ruined by my abuser. But he loves the survivor in me. He's stood by me all night proud and unashamedly. THATS a real man."
Lady Gaga posted an emotional tribute to her fiance at the after-party, hours after performing Til It Happens To You - a song about sexual assault - at the ceremony.
Instagram/brielarsonThe Oscars
Brie Larson was a woman after our own heart as she tucked into a burger while wearing Converse at the after-party. She was holding her Oscar in the other hand - obv.
Instagram/sofiavergaraThe Oscars
Sofia Vegara greeting superstar Jacob Tremblay at the awards.
Instagram/michaelbjordanThe Oscars
"En route to the #Oscars ... Feeling good in @Ralphlauren tux and @Piaget"
Michael B Jordan looking fresh en-route to the Oscars.
Instagram/reesewitherspoonThe Oscars
"What a night! Congrats to all the winners!! #oscars"
Reese Witherspoon shared this crew and crowd selfie ahead of the ceremony.
Instagram/eltonjohnThe Oscars
"Mariah looking glam-fabulous. She's wearing more carats than I am! @ejaf @davidfurnish @mariahcarey #EJAFOSCARS #OSCARS"
Elton John posed alongside Mariah Carey at the Oscars after-party.
Instagram/eltonjohnThe Oscars
"Time for one last photo before the broadcast begins. @caitlynjenner @boygeorgeofficial @ejaf @davidfurnish #EJAFOSCARS #OSCARS"
Next Elton scooped a picture with Caitlyn Jenner and Boy George.
Instagram/oliviamunnThe Oscars
"Girl scout cookies FTW!!"
Olivia Munn was enjoying Chris Rock's daughter's girl scout cookies.
Instagram/pharrellThe Oscars
"Just took this photo of Pharrell and Helen heading to @theacademy ! Oscars, get ready! @JR"
Pharrell Williams was Oscar ready with his wife Helen.
Emilia Clarke/InstagramThe BAFTAs
"Just holding onto this BAFTA rising star on her way up up up! @belpowley courtesy of the fabulous @lancomeofficial and Mr Finch.. Oh.WHAT.a.night.
#londonmysoulalwaysbelongstoyou
#rainrainrainyoumakeheelsandthatredcarpetmorefunthannormal"
Emilia Clarke showed Rising Star nominee Bel Powley the award season-ropes. Bel missed out on the Rising star award to winner John Boyega.
Jim Chapman/InstagramThe BAFTAs
"We win at Valentine's Day! Going to the #EEBAFTAs is not a bad way to celebrate."
Jim Chapman and Tanya Burr's Valentine's Day date beat our hands down.
jacobtremblay/InstagramThe SAG Awards
"This just happened!!! I finally met #leonardodicaprio #sagawards"
Jacob Tremblay had a real fan-boy moment over meeting his idol Leonardo DiCaprio.
sofiavergara/InstagramThe SAG Awards
"Unnecessary @ericstonestreet"
Sofia Vergara posed with her husband (notice the photobomb from Eric Stonestreet, her Modern Family co-star).
januarjones/InstagramThe SAG Awards
"Ladies #SAGawards"
January Jones posed alongside her Mad Men costars.
HollyWilloughby/nstagramThe NTAs
"Here we go!!! @schofe @rylanclarkneal #nta"
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield partied back at Ant & Dec's after the awards.
FearneCotton/nstagramThe NTAs
"Loser faces"
Fearne Cotton and Keith Lemon showed off their gracious loser faces.
Jlo/InstagramThe Golden Globes
"The girls and the globe!! Congrats Gaga!"
J.Lo shared this after-party snap alongside Kate Hudson and award winner, Lady Gaga.
Amy Schumer/InstagramThe Golden Globes
"So happy for our friend."
Amy Schumer shared this BFF snap congratulating her friend, Jennifer Lawrence. Amy's sister Kim was also in tow.
Kate Bosworth/InstagramThe Golden Globes
"Testing the twirl"
Stunning. Kate Bosworth made her claim for Best Golden Globe Dress as she showed off her sequined Dolce & Gabbana number.
OliviaPalermo/InstagramThe Golden Globes
"Toasting with @moetusa and @edwardbarsamian, having an unforgettable #MoetMoment on the way to the Globes!"
Olivia Palermo enjoyed an on-the-way Moët toast with her friend.
TheRock/InstagramThe Golden Globes
"We owned the night! THANK YOU #GoldenGlobes for a spectacular evening. Wheels up and Miami bound. #BALLERS set here I come. Let's shoot. Ball so hard.. #VelvetBlaze"
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson looked dapper in his velvet suit after the awards.
Eva Longoria/InstagramThe Golden Globes
"Backstage with my girl @katyperry!"
The gorgeous Eva Longoria and Katy Perry posed backstage at The Globes.
Katy Perry/InstagramThe Golden Globes
"Help. I have to "act professional" all night."
Katy Perry attended a pre-Globes rehearsal before she presented the Best Original song award.
