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Some of the best and most unexpected awards show moments happen off-screen, as celebrities mingle during commercial breaks.
The 2026 Grammys brought Billie Eilish and Nat Wolff's hard launch, an unexpected backstage crossover between KATSEYE and Jeff Goldblum, and more.
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Awards season is sure to bring plenty of surprising wins, myriad snubs, and memorable acceptance speeches. But some of the best and most unexpected moments happen off-screen, as celebrities mingle during commercial breaks. TheGrammys, which bring together friends, exes, and rivals alike, are proof. Last year, off-screen interactions included gems like Charli XCX andChappell Roanwhispering in each other's ears, Taylor Swift toasting to Jay-Z and chatting with Blue Ivy, plus a hug shared between Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter. If the walls of the Crypto.com arena could talk, trust they'd have plenty to say.
The 2026 Grammys saw Chappell and Sabrina reunited,Billie Eilishcatching up with her idolJustin Bieber, and Tate McRae askingLady Gagafor a selfie, to name a few. Ahead, find all of the behind-the-scenes moments you didn't see on TV at the 2026 Grammys.
Tate McRae Took a Selfie With Lady Gaga
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The pop stars cozied up for a photo in between awards. It was McRae's first time at the Grammys, whereas Gaga attended for the first time in 2010.
Billie Eilish and Nat Wolff Made Their Couples Debut
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The musical couple, who were first seen embracing in the summer of 2025, got cozy next to one another at the awards show. Having never publicly commented on their relationship, this seems to be the closest thing we'll get to confirmation. They shared a table with Billie's brother and collaborator, FINNEAS, and his Fiancé, Claudia Sulewski.
Kesha Went Barefoot
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The "Take It Off" singer walked the red carpet in a white feathered ensemble, sans shoes.
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Justin Bieber and Bad Bunny Embraced
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The singers, who were both up for Album of the Year, greeted each other with a hug.
KATSEYE Huddles Up Before Performing
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The girl group performed as part of a medley of best new artist nominees.
Sabrina Carpenter and Gayle King Hung Out
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Carpenter, in her third outfit of the night, posed alongside the news anchor during a commercial break.
Jeff Goldblum Posed With KATSEYE
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TheWickedstar posed with the girl group backstage, presumably after presenting the award for Best Contemporary Country Album alongside Lainey Wilson.
Joni Mitchell Won Her 11th Grammy
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At the awards ceremony before the main show, Mitchell won Best Historical Album, taking home her 11th Grammy for her most recent album,Joni Mitchell Archives - Volume 4: The Asylum Years.
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