OSCAR SEASON IS officially upon us.

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And while we’re priming ourselves for some serious red carpet action over the coming weeks, we’re always more inclined towards candid snaps taken by the stars themselves.

We’re talking awkward selfies, over-excited group shots and – put simply – the type of photos that only surface after a boozy get-together.

With that in mind, we’re all over these behind-the-scenes shots from this year’s Oscar Luncheon…

1. When Steven Spielberg just looked happy to be included.

Could he actually be more wholesome?

My favorite people at the same table :) #TheAcademy #Oscars @stevenspielberg @realgdt @tchalamet #GretaGerwig #SallyHawkins 📷@marc

A post shared by JR (@jr) on Feb 5, 2018 at 4:16pm PST

2. When JR brought a cardboard cut-out of his co-director Agnes Varda.

You do you, JR.

Nominated director JR brought a standee of his FACES PLACES co-director Agnès Varda to the #OscarsLunch, because of course. pic.twitter.com/STsCwMmzfy

— Adam B. Vary (@adambvary) February 5, 2018

3. When Meryl Streep did what she does best.

Made everyone’s day.

😍😍❤❤ #merylstreep #lauradern #allisonjanney #academy #oscars #nominees #luncheon #actresses #goddesses #lovethem

A post shared by Actresses... and so much more! (@what_i_call_goddesses) on Feb 6, 2018 at 4:22am PST

4. When Saoirse (yet again) made us wish we were BFFs.

Please look at us like that.

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5. When they all queued up… just like we do.

#SameAsUs

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6. Need we say any more about Meryl and Saoirse, seriously?

Never change, ladies.

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7. To be fair, this deserves a second mention.

Just saying.

8. Meryl looking like every mam when you reveal your outfit for the night.

Don’t mind her, Daniela Vega.

9. To be fair, we’re all Timothee.

All of us.