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2025 Critics Choice Awards were filled with reunions of old friends and costs – most happened backstage and during commercial breaks!
From Ariana Grande and Ethan SlaterS Smiley chat in the audience to Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldaña’s Special Ops: Lioness Meet, see all the best photos from inside Barker Hangar on February 7.
Date night
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Although the couple went on the carpet separately, sitting inside the ceremony Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater together and was all the smiles when they talked.
Two of a beat
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As two of the night’s presenters, Jesse Eisenberg and Rachel Brosnahan posed together behind the stage as the show continued just a few meters away.
Special win
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Before she took the stage to accept her award for best actress, Demi Moore was sure to keep a hug from her costs Margaret Qualley sitting next to her husband Jack Antonoff.
Filled with talent
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Colin Farrell (left) and Cristin Milioti (right) – both of whom went home winners – posed with Abbott elementaryJanelle James and Chris Perfetti from the audience.
Gather
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The diplomatRufus Sewell and Keri Russell smiled together backstage with host Chelsea manager as well as Aldis Hodge and Craig Robinson.
Evil good friends
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo put their love on Friday when they posed for a sweet photo while embraced from their table.
Triple threat
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In matching purple velvet -look, Matt Bomer and Chelsea gathered around the nominated Kristen Bell Backstage.
Looks double
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Liev Schreiber posed with his very adult son Sasha SchreiberAs he credited with his wife Taylor NiesonTo “convince” him to participate in the ceremony.
Good to glow
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Special Ops: Lioness Costars Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldaña posed cheek to the cheek from inside Barker Hangar.
Lots of laughter
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Angelina Jolie laughed when she raised Mary Costume designer Massimo Cantini Parrini.
Leading ladies
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Margaret Qualley and Ariana Grande – who were both nominated for best actress – glowed when they caught up in the audience.
Backstage Bliss
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As one of the night’s presenters, Natasha Lyonne smiled behind the stage in a leather dress in pairs with a classic diamond necklace.
Strike
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IndustryMyha’la and Colman Domingo smiled together in the middle of Friday’s ceremony.
Sealed with a kiss
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Best supportive actress in a comedy winner Hannah Einbinder gave a sweet smooch to Megan Stalter.
Strenging duo
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Lupita Nyong’o and Chelsea Handler were all smiles when they posed together behind the stage.
Hi, you!
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Jimmy O. Yang pointed out with presenter Randall Park when the two passed some time behind the stage.
Streaming stars
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The perfect pair Costars Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber had a reunion between the night’s announcements.
Take it in
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With presentors Kathryn Hahn and David Harbor shared a sweet moment backstage.
Star power
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Edwin Hodge, Skye P. Marshall, Leighton Meester and Aldis Hodge were perfect picture in the audience.
To nine
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Funs Costar’s Mark-Paul Gossselaar and Shanola Hampton were dressed to the Nines with Hampton swinging a sparkling dress, while Rescued by the clock Alum was Dapper in a white tuxedo jacket.
Sister, sister
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The Swarding Islands Kate Hudson and Meredith Hagner flashed soft smiles after presenting the first prize of the night.
In front of the camera
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Directors Jason Reitman and Denis Villeneuve went in front of the camera for a change at Barker Hangar.
