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The 2025 Critics Choice Awards were filled with reunions of old friends and costars — most of which happened backstage and during commercial breaks!
From Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s smiley chat in the audience to Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldaña’s Special Ops: Lioness meet-up, see all the best photos from inside the Barker Hangar on Feb. 7.
Date Night
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Though the couple walked the carpet separately, once inside the ceremony Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater were seated together and were all smiles as they chatted.
Two of a Kind
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As two of the night’s presenters, Jesse Eisenberg and Rachel Brosnahan posed together backstage as the show carried on just a few feet away.
Special Win
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Before taking the stage to accept her award for best actress, Demi Moore was sure to snag a hug from her costar Margaret Qualley who was seated next to her husband Jack Antonoff.
Filled with Talent
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Colin Farrell (left) and Cristin Milioti (right) — who both walked home winners — posed with Abbott Elementary‘s Janelle James and Chris Perfetti from the crowd.
Gather Around
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The Diplomat‘s Rufus Sewell and Keri Russell smiled together backstage with host Chelsea Handler as well as Aldis Hodge and Craig Robinson.
Wickedly Good Friends
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo put their love on display Friday when they posed for a sweet photo while embracing from their table.
Triple Threat
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In matching purple velvet looks, Matt Bomer and Chelsea Handler gathered around nominee Kristen Bell backstage.
Seeing Double
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Liev Schreiber posed with his very-grown up son Sasha Schreiber, who he credited, along with his wife Taylor Nieson, for “convincing” him to attend the ceremony.
Good to Glow
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Special Ops: Lioness costars Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldaña posed cheek to cheek from inside the Barker Hangar.
Lots of Laughs
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Angelina Jolie had a laugh as she caught up with Maria costume designer Massimo Cantini Parrini.
Leading Ladies
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Margaret Qualley and Ariana Grande — who were both nominated for best supporting actress — were glowing as they caught up in the audience.
Backstage Bliss
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As one of the night’s presenters, Natasha Lyonne smiled backstage in a leather gown paired with a classic diamond necklace.
Strike a Pose
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Industry‘s Myha’la and Colman Domingo smiled together amid Friday’s ceremony.
Sealed with a Kiss
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Best supporting actress in a comedy series winner Hannah Einbinder gave a sweet smooch to Megan Stalter.
Dashing Duo
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Lupita Nyong’o and Chelsea Handler were all smiles as they posed together backstage.
Hey, You!
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Jimmy O. Yang pointed to fellow presenter Randall Park as the two passed some time backstage.
Streaming Stars
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The Perfect Couple costars Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber had a reunion in between the night’s announcements.
Star Power
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Edwin Hodge, Skye P. Marshall, Leighton Meester and Aldis Hodge were picture perfect in in the audience.
To the Nines
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Found costars Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Shanola Hampton were dressed to the nines with Hampton rocking a sparkling gown, while the Saved by the Bell alum was dapper in a white tuxedo jacket.
Sister, Sister
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Sisters-in-law Kate Hudson and Meredith Hagner flashed soft smiles after presenting the first award of the night.
In Front of the Camera
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Directors Jason Reitman and Denis Villeneuve stepped in front of the camera for a change at the Barker Hangar.
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