Behind the scenes: Candid photos of the Oscar winners and presenters backstage on Hollywood's biggest night of the year
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The three and a half hour Oscar ceremony is broadcast live to millions of people are the world
While A-listers may be used to keeping people waiting, the Academy Awards are one of the few times they have been bang on time.
And there's no doubt that backstage at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre was one of the hottest places to be with winners, nominees and presenters spotted patiently waiting - or just passing through - for their moment in the spotlight.
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'Break a leg': Anne talks to Kristen Stewart backstage as she hobbles on stage to present Achievement in Production Design
Let's razzle dazzle 'em: Catherine Zeta-Jones heads to the stage for her Chicago performance
Although there was a constant reminder to be 'quiet please', the jubilant winners would have been struggling to remain serene on the biggest night of their careers.
Best Supporting Actress winner Anne Hathaway was spotted chatting to presenter Kristen Stewart, who was heading to the stage to present Achievement in Production Design.
The Twilight star was hobbling on crutches after apparently cutting her foot on glass two days ago.
Oh my God, I'm kissing Richard Gere! Adele receives a congratulatory hug from the actor after winning Best Original Song for Skyfall
I've got one too: Adele shows her Oscar to Catherine Zeta-Jones, who won Best Supporting Actress for Chicago in 2003
Enjoy it: Catherine chats to a visibly stunned Adele
How great is this! Best Actor winner Daniel Day-Lewis and Meryl Streep talk to a colleague backstage
When Anne asked her if she was going to bring her crutches on stage, the 22-year-old replied that she was going to hobble.
Anne quipped: 'Well, break a leg... Oops.'
Hopefully, Anne didn't mention Kristen winning Worst Actress at the anti-Oscars, the Golden Raspberry Awards, aka Razzies, 24 hours earlier.
O.M.G.! Best Picture winner Ben Affleck congratulates Ang Lee on his Best Director triumph
Aren't we fabulous? Anne Hathaway and Jennifer Lawrence with the Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress accolades
You did it dude! Charlize Theron celebrates Quentin Tarantino's Best Original Screenplay Oscar after presenting it to him
Counting down: Daniel Radcliffe and Kristen before going on stage to present Achievement in Production Design
Relaxed: Catherine looks quite chilled as she prepares to take to the stage
After her emotional speech for winning Best Original Song for Skyfall, Adele had plenty of A-listers waiting to congratulate her backstage.
She was given a hug by Richard Gere, while Catherine Zeta-Jones was seen admiring her golden statuette.
Of course, the Welsh film star has her own after winning Best Supporting Actress for Chicago in 2003.
Chicago reunion: Renee Zellweger and Richard Gere - who starred alongside each other in Chicago in 2002 - cosied up backstage
Going up! Oscars performer Jennifer Hudson in the lift with some other attendees
Gearing up: Nicole Kidman, wearing L'Wren Scott, presented clips of the Best Picture nominees
Old boys club: Jack Nicholson chats to Best Picture winners (L-R) Grant Heslov, George Clooney and Ben Affleck
Dramatic: Salma Hayek, who presented the Governor's Award, wore a striking Alexander McQueen creation
Catherine revisited her Chicago role as murderess Velma Kelly as she performed All That Jazz during the ceremony.
Also spotted backstage were her Chicago co-stars Renee Zellweger and Richard Gere, who played Roxie Hart and Billy Flynn respectively in the hit film adaptation of the Bob Fosse musical.
Best Actor winner Daniel Day-Lewis was accompanied off stage following his triumph by last year's Best Actress Meryl Streep, who had presented him with the award.
Going through their lines: Channing Tatum and Jennifer Aniston read their script for Best Costume Design
All that glitters: Halle Berry, wearing a Versace dress, prepares to speak during the Bond tribute
Boys in blue: Joseph Gordon Levitt and Daniel Radcliffe share a man hug
Glam: Zoe Saldana in her Alexis Mabille dress (left) and Amanda Seyfried in red Alexander McQueen
Les Mis crew: Russell Crowe (left) and his Les Miserable co-star Eddie Redmayne backstage
Giddy: Anne can't stop smiling as she heads backstage following her win
I loved the film: Michael Douglas talks to Best Director winner Ang Lee
Testing 1,2,3: Jennifer has a quick soundcheck before she prepares to take to the stage
Also spotted backstage were presents Salma Hayek, Halle Berry and Nicole Kidman.
All three looked determined and deep in concentration as they ran over their lines before taking to the spotlight.
Mexican actress Salma looked striking in a dramatic Alexander McQueen dress, while Australian star Nicole wore a L'Wren Scott creation.
Centre of attention: Ben is besieged by photographers and well-wishers following his Best Picture triumph
Did that just happen? A stunned Adele is guided off stage by Richard
Catching up: Richard chats to rumoured ex-girlfriend Barbra Streisand
Quiet please! Hugh Jackman and Helena Bonham Carter backstage
Quench her thirst: Anne enjoys some celebratory champagne after her win
Mesmerised: John Travolta, Helen Bonham Carter and Amanda Seyfried were just a few stars watching the action backstage
I've already got one! Halle won an Oscar herself in 2001
Wall of fame: Quentin Tarantino signs the winners' board
We did it! Adele shares her glory with Skyfall co-writer Paul Epworth
How's it going so far? Travolta chats to Oscars host Seth MacFarlane
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