Hey movie buffs Oscar season is officially heating up! The 97th Academy Awards are just around the corner and guess what? Rehearsals are already in full swing. We got a sneak peek behind the curtain and let me tell you there were some seriously fun moments especially with Andrew Garfield and Goldie Hawn .
Andrew Garfield and Goldie Hawn: An Unlikely Duo Stealing the Show at Oscars Practice
Imagine this Andrew Garfield and Goldie Hawn walking arm-in-arm onto the Oscars stage . Yep that actually happened at rehearsals! This charming duo is set to present awards for Best Animated Short and Best Animated Feature and they were totally bringing the good vibes to practice. Andrew Garfield looking cool and casual in glasses and a sweater and Goldie Hawn radiating her signature sunshine in a black pantsuit. They were working on their lines nailing their timing and just generally being adorable together.
Apparently Goldie stumbled over a line at one point and Andrew was right there to support her even rubbing her back. When they finally got it right? Enthusiastic high-fives all around! Their chemistry seems fantastic and honestly we are already excited to see them present together on the actual show. It sounds like they will bring some much needed levity and warmth to the ceremony.
Emma Stone Oprah Whoopi and More A-Listers Join Oscars Rehearsal Fun and Games
But Garfield and Hawn weren't the only stars spotted at rehearsals. Emma Stone last year's Best Actress winner was there too. Even Oscar winners need practice! Emma was keeping it comfy in jeans and a white tee but still brought her star power shimmying onto the stage and joking around. She even pretended to wave to imaginary celebrities in the audience. Sounds like she was keeping things light and fun.
Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg two absolute legends also graced the stage. When Oprah and Whoopi teamed up for their rehearsal they apparently got a rare standing ovation from the crew. That's saying something! Sterling K. Brown Ana de Armas and Miles Teller were also spotted practicing their presenting gigs. Everyone was pretty dressed down for rehearsal Miles Teller even rocked a "Late Show with David Letterman" t-shirt and Sterling K. Brown was in gym shorts keeping it super casual.
Behind the Velvet Curtain: What Really Happens at Oscars Rehearsals
You might be wondering what exactly goes on at these Oscar rehearsals. Well it's all about making sure the live broadcast runs smoothly and without any major hiccups. Presenters practice walking on stage hitting their marks reading from the teleprompter and even handling those heavy Oscar statues. They rehearse opening envelopes and announcing winners even though they announce mock winners during practice to keep the real results secret.
To keep things super hush-hush journalists at the rehearsal were not allowed to reveal any script details. They even used poster-board cutouts of celebrity faces to fill the seats instead of actual A-listers. Stand-in actors are used to accept awards and give improv speeches. Da’Vine Joy Randolph last year's Best Supporting Actress winner apparently rehearsed her segment with so much emotion you might have thought it was the real deal.
Despite all the careful planning and practice there are always surprises on live TV. Remember the Best Picture mix-up a few years ago? Or the infamous slap last year? Hopefully this year's rehearsals will help avoid any major onstage moments but hey that is part of the fun of live television right?
Star-Studded Presenter Lineup: Get Ready for a Night of Hollywood Royalty
The Oscars are always a star-studded event and this year is no exception. Besides the rehearsal attendees like Garfield Hawn Stone Oprah and Goldberg the presenter list is packed with even more big names. Here are just a few of the stars who will be handing out awards on the big night:
- Selena Gomez
- Joe Alwyn
- Lily-Rose Depp
- Willem Dafoe
- Connie Nielsen
- Ben Stiller
- Nick Offerman
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Cillian Murphy
- Penélope Cruz
- Harrison Ford
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Halle Berry
- Bowen Yang
- Margaret Qualley
- Zoe Saldaña
And that is just the presenters! The performers list is equally impressive with Ariana Grande Cynthia Erivo Queen Latifah Doja Cat Lisa from BLACKPINK and Raye all set to take the stage. It's going to be a night of non-stop star power.
Mark Your Calendars: The 97th Academy Awards are Almost Here!
So get your popcorn ready and clear your schedules. The 97th Academy Awards hosted by Conan O'Brien are airing live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday March 2nd at 7pm ET on ABC and Hulu. It sounds like it is going to be a night filled with glamour surprises and hopefully some genuinely funny and touching moments thanks to presenters like Andrew Garfield and Goldie Hawn. Will there be any unexpected onstage moments? Will your favorite movie take home the big prize? Tune in to find out!