14 Fun Things That Happened During All Those Commercial Breaks at the Oscars

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Sunday night's Academy Awards were full of memorable moments, most of which you likely saw on TV — but there were even more outstanding things that happened when we least expected them. During the show's nearly four-hour-long telecast, Hollywood's biggest A-listers took the many commercial breaks as an opportunity to mix, mingle, and catch up with each other in the audience. We've rounded up 14 fun pictures, from Kate and Leo's ongoing lovefest to Brie Larson as the belle of the ball. Keep reading to see them all now, then check out the cutest candids from the red carpet.

More Oscars goodness:

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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend held hands as they walked through the audience.

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Common said hi to Pharrell Williams and his wife, Helen Lasichanh.

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Then, he met up with Leonardo DiCaprio, who was easily the man of the evening.

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Leo got a giant hug and kiss from his BFF Kate Winslet.

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Kate greeted best actress winner Brie Larson, who also mingled with Cate Blanchett. Power trio!

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Brie also appeared kind of starstruck while greeting Star Wars' Daisy Ridley.

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Backstage, Brie and best supporting actress winner Alicia Vikander posed for photos with their awards.

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Single and fabulous Jennifer Garner shared a laugh with Steve Carell.

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Leo got even more love from Julianne Moore backstage after his big win.

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Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde chatted with their seatmates.

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Matt Damon met up with Benicio Del Toro while Reese Witherspoon and Pharrell chatted with others.

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Lady Gaga posed backstage with the group of sexual abuse survivors who participated in her epic performance.

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Room stars Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay shared a sweet hug.

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Isla Fisher linked up backstage with Julianne Moore and her husband, Bart Freundlich.

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