23 Instantly Iconic Photos from the 2019 Oscars

Mar. 16, 2025

01of 23Olivia ColmanKevin Winter/GettyThe Best Actress recipient indulged in what every winner wants to do once the music starts playing her off: A big ol' raspberry to the conductor.02of 23Spike Lee & Samuel L. JacksonSpike Lee and Samuel L. Jackson.We don’t know if Spike was celebratinghis Best Adapted Screenplay winor just thanking his friend for revealing the Knicks' score before presenting the Oscar to him.03of 23The Acting WinnersRick Rowell/GettyRami Malek, Olivia Colman, Regina King and Mahershala Ali all practice what they plan to do with their Champagne later.04of 23Rami MalekKevork Djansezian/GettyHe is the champion, my friends.05of 23Regina KingDavid Fisher/REX/ShutterstockIt’s a lot of work to get guns like hers. Might as well put them to good use.06of 23Lady GagaMatt Petit/AEmotions ran high afterher steamy performance of “Shallow"and follow-up Best Song win.07of 23Lady GagaLady Gaga.Eric McCandless/GettyLike,reallyhigh.08of 23Lady GagaFrazer Harrison/GettyShe recovered quickly, though.09of 23Lucy Boynton & Rami MalekKevin Winter/GettyA good girlfriendcelebrates your Best Actor winwith a smooch. Agreatgirlfriend makes sure the lipstick is all wiped off before you take the stage.10of 23Melissa McCarthyMelissa McCarthy.Kevin Winter/GettyIt seems this already won Best Costumes at the 2020 Oscars.11of 23Samuel L. Jackson & Glenn CloseKevin Winter/GettyGlenn hasthe best Instagram in the business, so we can’t blame Samuel for wanting to get some selfie tips.12of 23Julia Roberts & Linda CardelliniMatt Petit - Handout/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty"No, I loveyourpink dress!“13of 23Lady Gaga & Bradley CooperLady Gaga, Bradley Cooper.ABCHey. We just wanted you to take another look at this.14of 23Jay Hart & Hannah BeachlerFrazer Harrison/GettyTheBlack Pantherset designers are feeling understandably celebratory.15of 23Maya Rudolph, Tina Fey & Amy PoehlerMatt Petit/A.M.P.A.S./GettyBefore our second-favorite performance of “Shallow” of the evening.16of 23Awkwafina & John MulaneyKevin Winter/GettyIfthe Oscarsare going to go back to having a host in 2020, we nominate these two.17of 23The Winners forFree SoloMatt Petit - Handout/A.M.P.A.S. via GettyThe pairing of presenters Jason Momoa and Helen Mirren was already iconic, but add some incredibly excited documentary winners into the mix and it was backstage magic.18of 23Chris Evans & Regina KingChris Evans and Regina King.As if winning the Oscar wasn’t enough, Regina got the world’s most dashing escort to assist her up the stairs.19of 23QueenKevin Winter/GettyThey promised to rock you, and they delivered.20of 23Spike Lee & BarbraStreisandKevork Djansezian/GettyTwo icons from Brooklyn get close withSpike’s newest gold accessory.21of 23Mahershala Ali & Viggo MortensenKevin Winter/GettyTheGreen Bookcostars have a moment forMahershala’s second Oscar win.22of 23Keegan Michael KeyKevin Winter/GettyFlying in on an umbrella isn’t the only thing the comedian has in common with Mary Poppins; he’s also practically perfect in every way.23of 23Regina King & Glenn CloseKevin Winter/GettyWe can’t say we blame Regina’s mom for usingthe Oscarsas an excuse to chat up Glenn.

01of 23Olivia ColmanKevin Winter/GettyThe Best Actress recipient indulged in what every winner wants to do once the music starts playing her off: A big ol' raspberry to the conductor.

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Olivia Colman

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The Best Actress recipient indulged in what every winner wants to do once the music starts playing her off: A big ol' raspberry to the conductor.

02of 23Spike Lee & Samuel L. JacksonSpike Lee and Samuel L. Jackson.We don’t know if Spike was celebratinghis Best Adapted Screenplay winor just thanking his friend for revealing the Knicks' score before presenting the Oscar to him.

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Spike Lee & Samuel L. Jackson

Spike Lee and Samuel L. Jackson.

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We don’t know if Spike was celebratinghis Best Adapted Screenplay winor just thanking his friend for revealing the Knicks' score before presenting the Oscar to him.

03of 23The Acting WinnersRick Rowell/GettyRami Malek, Olivia Colman, Regina King and Mahershala Ali all practice what they plan to do with their Champagne later.

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The Acting Winners

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Rami Malek, Olivia Colman, Regina King and Mahershala Ali all practice what they plan to do with their Champagne later.

04of 23Rami MalekKevork Djansezian/GettyHe is the champion, my friends.

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Rami Malek

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He is the champion, my friends.

05of 23Regina KingDavid Fisher/REX/ShutterstockIt’s a lot of work to get guns like hers. Might as well put them to good use.

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Regina King

David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock

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It’s a lot of work to get guns like hers. Might as well put them to good use.

06of 23Lady GagaMatt Petit/AEmotions ran high afterher steamy performance of “Shallow"and follow-up Best Song win.

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Lady Gaga

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Emotions ran high afterher steamy performance of “Shallow"and follow-up Best Song win.

07of 23Lady GagaLady Gaga.Eric McCandless/GettyLike,reallyhigh.

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Lady Gaga.Eric McCandless/Getty

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Like,reallyhigh.

08of 23Lady GagaFrazer Harrison/GettyShe recovered quickly, though.

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Frazer Harrison/Getty

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She recovered quickly, though.

09of 23Lucy Boynton & Rami MalekKevin Winter/GettyA good girlfriendcelebrates your Best Actor winwith a smooch. Agreatgirlfriend makes sure the lipstick is all wiped off before you take the stage.

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Lucy Boynton & Rami Malek

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A good girlfriendcelebrates your Best Actor winwith a smooch. Agreatgirlfriend makes sure the lipstick is all wiped off before you take the stage.

10of 23Melissa McCarthyMelissa McCarthy.Kevin Winter/GettyIt seems this already won Best Costumes at the 2020 Oscars.

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Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy.Kevin Winter/Getty

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It seems this already won Best Costumes at the 2020 Oscars.

11of 23Samuel L. Jackson & Glenn CloseKevin Winter/GettyGlenn hasthe best Instagram in the business, so we can’t blame Samuel for wanting to get some selfie tips.

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Samuel L. Jackson & Glenn Close

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Glenn hasthe best Instagram in the business, so we can’t blame Samuel for wanting to get some selfie tips.

12of 23Julia Roberts & Linda CardelliniMatt Petit - Handout/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty"No, I loveyourpink dress!”

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Julia Roberts & Linda Cardellini

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

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“No, I loveyourpink dress!”

13of 23Lady Gaga & Bradley CooperLady Gaga, Bradley Cooper.ABCHey. We just wanted you to take another look at this.

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Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper.ABC

Lady Gaga Bradley CooperCredit: ABC

Hey. We just wanted you to take another look at this.

14of 23Jay Hart & Hannah BeachlerFrazer Harrison/GettyTheBlack Pantherset designers are feeling understandably celebratory.

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Jay Hart & Hannah Beachler

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TheBlack Pantherset designers are feeling understandably celebratory.

15of 23Maya Rudolph, Tina Fey & Amy PoehlerMatt Petit/A.M.P.A.S./GettyBefore our second-favorite performance of “Shallow” of the evening.

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Maya Rudolph, Tina Fey & Amy Poehler

Matt Petit/A.M.P.A.S./Getty

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Before our second-favorite performance of “Shallow” of the evening.

16of 23Awkwafina & John MulaneyKevin Winter/GettyIfthe Oscarsare going to go back to having a host in 2020, we nominate these two.

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Awkwafina & John Mulaney

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Ifthe Oscarsare going to go back to having a host in 2020, we nominate these two.

17of 23The Winners forFree SoloMatt Petit - Handout/A.M.P.A.S. via GettyThe pairing of presenters Jason Momoa and Helen Mirren was already iconic, but add some incredibly excited documentary winners into the mix and it was backstage magic.

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The Winners forFree Solo

91st Annual Academy Awards - Backstage

The pairing of presenters Jason Momoa and Helen Mirren was already iconic, but add some incredibly excited documentary winners into the mix and it was backstage magic.

18of 23Chris Evans & Regina KingChris Evans and Regina King.As if winning the Oscar wasn’t enough, Regina got the world’s most dashing escort to assist her up the stairs.

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Chris Evans & Regina King

Chris Evans and Regina King.

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As if winning the Oscar wasn’t enough, Regina got the world’s most dashing escort to assist her up the stairs.

19of 23QueenKevin Winter/GettyThey promised to rock you, and they delivered.

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Queen

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They promised to rock you, and they delivered.

20of 23Spike Lee & BarbraStreisandKevork Djansezian/GettyTwo icons from Brooklyn get close withSpike’s newest gold accessory.

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Spike Lee & BarbraStreisand

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Two icons from Brooklyn get close withSpike’s newest gold accessory.

21of 23Mahershala Ali & Viggo MortensenKevin Winter/GettyTheGreen Bookcostars have a moment forMahershala’s second Oscar win.

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Mahershala Ali & Viggo Mortensen

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TheGreen Bookcostars have a moment forMahershala’s second Oscar win.

22of 23Keegan Michael KeyKevin Winter/GettyFlying in on an umbrella isn’t the only thing the comedian has in common with Mary Poppins; he’s also practically perfect in every way.

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Keegan Michael Key

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Flying in on an umbrella isn’t the only thing the comedian has in common with Mary Poppins; he’s also practically perfect in every way.

23of 23Regina King & Glenn CloseKevin Winter/GettyWe can’t say we blame Regina’s mom for usingthe Oscarsas an excuse to chat up Glenn.

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Regina King & Glenn Close

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We can’t say we blame Regina’s mom for usingthe Oscarsas an excuse to chat up Glenn.

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