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Inside the Oscars Rehearsals: Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield, and More Stars Prepare for the Big Night
Emma Stone is no stranger to the Dolby Theatre, but even a two-time Academy Award winner benefits from a little practice before stepping onto Hollywood’s biggest stage. This year, Stone won’t be competing for an Oscar—she’s taking on the role of presenter. However, which category she’ll be announcing remains a mystery until the live broadcast airs worldwide on Sunday.
The day before the highly anticipated ceremony, Stone kept things casual in a brown shirt jacket, white T-shirt, and jeans as she took to the Oscars stage for rehearsals. At one point, she playfully practiced approaching the microphone in imaginary high heels, only to stumble over her lines—a lighthearted moment that brought some amusement to the production crew working behind the scenes.
“Oh God,” she laughed. “This is going to go great.”
After a few tries, she smoothly delivered her lines, then warmly embraced the stand-in actor playing the winner of her category before presenting the mock award. During rehearsals, the golden Oscar statuettes are real, but the winners? They’re just placeholders, with professional actors stepping in to represent various nominees, from short film directors to Best Actress contenders. The Associated Press caught an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes, but many details—including who will be presenting which awards—will remain under wraps until the show goes live.
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A-List Stars Rehearse for Their Big Moments
On Saturday morning, Hollywood’s elite cycled in and out of the venue, fine-tuning their presentations and getting comfortable in their show attire. Among them were Andrew Garfield, Whoopi Goldberg, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Miley Cyrus, Oprah Winfrey, Sterling K. Brown, Ana de Armas, Goldie Hawn, and Miles Teller. Each took time to rehearse their lines, test their stage presence, and—if necessary—adjust to their towering heels.
Following Stone, Oprah Winfrey took the stage, confidently navigating in sky-high heels—likely the same pair she plans to wear for the live event. She and her yet-to-be-revealed presenting partner received a rare standing ovation from the select group of camera operators, publicists, and production crew in attendance.
Later, Andrew Garfield and Goldie Hawn paired up to rehearse their roles in presenting the awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Animated Short. Garfield, dressed in light chinos, a button-up shirt, glasses, and a sweater draped over his shoulders, casually fanned himself with the winner’s envelope as he and Hawn shared laughs and easy conversation while waiting for their cue. When it was time for a second run-through, Garfield playfully took Hawn’s hand, later wrapping an arm around her shoulders when they reached the microphone. Their effortless chemistry drew smiles and chuckles from those watching.
“Okay, here we go,” Hawn said after a minor slip-up and quick reset, while Garfield let out a hearty laugh.
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The Final Countdown to Hollywood’s Biggest Night
Last year’s Best Supporting Actress winner, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, arrived in a stylish floral jumpsuit, gazing out at the seating arrangement filled with oversized images of nominees and celebrities. Meanwhile, the men opted for ultra-casual attire—Miles Teller sported a baseball cap, jeans, and a “Late Show with David Letterman” T-shirt, while Sterling K. Brown looked fresh from a workout in athletic shorts and a black sweatshirt. Brown and Ana de Armas will be teaming up to present the award for Best Live Action Short, and they both got a kick out of their fake winner’s impressively well-researched speech. At one point, Brown jokingly made the universal “wrap it up” gesture, prompting laughter from those around him.
With rehearsals wrapping up, the cast and crew took a much-needed lunch break. The 97th Academy Awards are in the home stretch, set to air live around the globe on Sunday at 7 p.m. EST on ABC and streaming on Hulu.
Don’t miss a moment of the glitz, glamour, and surprises—tune in to see who takes home Hollywood’s most coveted prizes!
