WHEN THE EVENT itself is agonisingly long and we can’t remember who’s odds-on to take home the Academy Award for Sound Mixing, it’s no real surprise that many of us favour the Oscar red carpet over the actual ceremony.

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We mean, we get full-length coverage of the gowns and eagle-eyes shots of the bling and if we love that, it’s hardly surprising we love the behind-the-scenes prep shots even more.

Let’s be honest, it’s reassuring to be reminded that these A-listers were  – until moments before – surrounded by an army of people, on hand with Spanx and Rescue Remedy. It takes a village, people.

Here we take a look at some of the best behind-the-scenes shots from the 2019 Academy Awards.

Zooey and Emily Deschanel’s en route to the big event. FYI: their dad, Caleb was nominated for Best Cinematography.

Need we say more about Billy Porter’s BTS shot?

There’s something weirdly soothing about Heidi Klum’s BTS prep video.

Melissa McCarthy and husband Ben Falcone looking like the rest of us in the pre-session taxi selfie.

Jennifer Hudson seeming adorably starstruck in front of Bette Midler.

Isla Fisher being cas, you know yourself.

Ashley Graham nailing the opening shot of your cousin’s wedding montage vid.

Shout-out to Serena Williams‘ wholesome pre-Oscars prep.

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Richard E Grant prepping by excitedly trampolining is especially on-brand.

If anyone needs us, we’ll be swooning over Gemma Chan’s pre-ceremony shots.

Emilia Clarke giving a shout-out to the gals who made it all happen.

Sorry now, but the absolute glamour of Charlize Theron’s pre-red carpet shot.

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