24 of the Best Instagrams From the 2016 Oscars
1/26Last night’s 88th annual Oscars brought many things. There were some eye-catching dresses on the red carpet, some uncomfortable moments during the awards (Stacey Dash, we’re lookin’ at you), powerful musical numbers (we’re still reeling from Lady Gaga’s amazing performance), and, of course, LEONARDO DICAPRIO’S FIRST OSCAR, which pretty much broke the Internet entirely. We rounded up 25 of the best Instagrams from last night’s show, to showcase how our favorite celebs spent the biggest evening in Hollywood.
2/26Brie Larson
Brie Larson shows us how to prepare for a big awards show with this ‘gram of her delicious hotel breakfast. Next time we have a big day ahead, we’re definitely choosing the avocado toast too, because it seemed to work as a good luck charm for Larson who won her first Academy Award for Best Actress.
3/26Sophie Turner
Sophie’s chic minimalistic Instagram pic of her Oscars ticket casually hanging out next to her cup of lemon tea makes us feel like we could be headed to the red carpet as well. Seriously, how many of us have snapped a pic of our coffee mug and then searched for the best filter to compliment it? Sophie Turner is all of us.
4/26Jacob Tremblay
Can we just keep Jacob Tremblay in our pocket? The adorable newcomer to Hollywood posted this picture from the backseat of his car as he headed to the awards with his parents — an award show, might we add, where he was the cutest audience member ever.
5/26Abraham Attah
Speaking of adorable child actors, we love this shot of Abraham Attah getting ready to board his ride to the Oscars. Abraham, who received much critical acclaim this season for his performance in Beasts of No Nation, presented the award for Best Live-Action Short along with Jacob Tremblay.
6/26Kerry Washington
Who needs the mani cam? Kerry Washington posted this gorgeous photo of her nail art yesterday before the awards. She also was very vocal on her presence at the Oscars, as many of her contemporaries boycotted the event. Washington said that she “wanted to be part of the conversation so there is institutional change, so we never have a year like this again.”
7/26Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy Teigen shared this adorable angle of her red lace Marchesa gown — she looked amazing walking the red carpet with John Legend. We were also huge fans of Teigen’s hair, which was pulled back in a long, chic French braid.
8/26Naomi Watts
Is it possible for Naomi Watts to ever not look perfect? We love this picture of her and Liev Schreiber on their way out the door to the Oscars. Oscar attendees do prom poses, too — they're just like us.
9/26Priyanka Chopra
We can’t get over how beautiful Priyanka Chopra looks in this photo that she posted while on the way to the Oscars. She captioned the picture, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend,” and she’s right – her outfit was perfectly complimented by the glittery bling on her hands and ears.
10/26Sofia Vergara
We received a glimpse into the backstage life at the Academy Awards through Sophia Vergara’s Instagram pic. It’s probably safe to assume that there’s a delicious assortment of food back there in the green room.
11/26Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart’s caption reads, “Dress 2 impress,” which says it all. Both Kevin and his fiancée, Eniko Parrish, chose all-black ensembles, and we love Eniko's one-shoulder gown with the daring slit up the side.
12/26Jenna Dewan Tatum
Not all celebs get glammed up to watch the Oscars. Jenna Dewan Tatum stayed at home in her PJs, along with husband Channing Tatum and their daughter. We feel you, Jenna. Sometimes sweatpants are definitely preferable to binding gowns and Spanx.
13/26Chris Rock
One of the most anticipated events of the night was Chris Rock’s opening monologue, as we knew he would comment on the controversy surrounding the Oscars’ lack of diversity in the acting categories. One thing is for sure: he didn’t hold anything back — and we’re glad that he didn’t. Right before the show, he posted this picture of himself reviewing his lines for his big speech.
14/26Pharrell
Pharrell posted this picture of himself and his wife Helen Lasichanh getting ready to head to the Oscars. The singer made some waves on the red carpet by daring to go sockless, with his pants rolled up for added attention to his ankles.
15/26Reese Witherspoon
We love how happy Reese Witherspoon looks in this picture as she gets her makeup done by a team of beauty specialists. Witherspoon showed up on the red carpet later in a purple Oscar De La Renta gown and sparkly Tiffany diamonds.
16/26Alessandra Ambrosio
Everyone preps for big events in different ways. Some celebs receive a team of beauty artists, and others, like Alessandra Ambrosio, seeks to achieve total zen. This definitely seems like the perfect way to chill out before the biggest night of the year.
17/26Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum was essentially a real life mermaid last night — but she was quick to admit that it takes a team to look like, well, Heidi Klum. Klum’s lavender gown was long-sleeved on one side and sleeveless on the other, with large accented flowers throughout the bodice. While some were quick to criticize the dress on Twitter, we definitely can agree that her outfit was one of the most daring of the evening.
18/26Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling reminds us that even celebrities have normal clothes in this hilariously captioned Instagram picture. Kaling writes, “Forget the red carpet, here’s how I look in my bedroom by my shelf of sweatpants!” Her off-the-shoulder Elizabeth Kennedy gown is beautiful, and we love how she looks with her hair pulled back.
19/26Chris Rock and the Girl Scouts
Chris Rock probably asked himself, “How do I top that moment when Ellen ordered pizza at the 2014 Oscars?” Clearly, this was the way to do it. He brought his daughters’ Girl Scout troop onstage midway through the show to sell cookies to celebs in the audience. And they made serious cash – Rock announced later that the girls made $65,243. That’s a lot of Thin Mints!
20/26John Legend
John Legend and Common hung out with Chris Rock backstage. After all, that's where the real party is, didn't you know?
21/26Michael B. Jordan
Let’s be real: it’s hard not to smile while looking at Michael B. Jordan’s ‘gram of his ride to the Oscars. The Creed actor was looking perfectly dapper and handsome in his Ralph Lauren tux, but the best accessory he was sporting was definitely his smile.
22/26Lea Michele
Lea Michele, Kelly Rowland, and LaLa Anthony all posed for the 'gram at Elton John's annual Oscars party. With sparkles aplenty between the three of them, they all looked #flawless.
23/26Kelly Osbourne and Caitlyn Jenner
It definitely seems like Elton John’s party was the place to be, as so many celebs were spotted there — including Kelly Osbourne, who shared this photo of her and Caitlyn Jenner.
24/26Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga took to Instagram to post a touching photo where she’s kissing fiancé Taylor Kinney. Her caption reads, “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.” Lady Gaga, who has been extremely vocal on the subject of sexual assault, performed a beautifully raw and emotional rendition of her nominated song, “Til It Happens To You.”
25/26Kesha
A few moments after Lady Gaga’s powerful performance, Kesha posted a selfie to Instagram to thank both her and VP Joe Biden for their support and strong words at the Oscars. Biden received thunderous applause when he said, “Let’s change the culture so that no abused woman or man ever feels they have to ask themselves, ‘What did I do?’ They did nothing wrong.” Lady Gaga has been extremely outspoken in her support for Kesha, and we loved seeing this moment of friendship between the two singers.
