The Golden Globes have always made for unexpected appearances and sweet couple moments, but as this year’s ceremony wraps up, we take a look behind the screens that weren’t broadcasted along with the red carpet and awards portion of the evening. Journeying through the candid snaps taken from inside the event, surprise dates and long-awaited reunions saw Hollywood’s biggest stars letting their proverbial hair down—including Emma Stone, who debuted a fresh pixie cut for the occasion.

Selena Gomez may have skipped the step and repeat, but her presence was still known as she celebrated the success of Emilia Perez alongside her fiancé, Benny Blanco. The pair were spotted cuddling at their table as they mingled with famous friends. Meanwhile, Kylie Jenner turned heads as Timothée Chalamet’s date for the second year in a row. Keeping a low profile, the beauty mogul was spotted bonding with the actor’s A Complete Unknown co-stars, Elle Fanning and Monica Barbaro.

Fans of Big Little Lies will be thrilled to see Nicole Kidman and a freshly single Zoë Kravitz share a warm laugh backstage, and any Hibernophiles should brace themselves for sweet exchanges between Colin Farrell and Andrew Scott. Elsewhere, family took centre stage, with Angelina Jolie bringing her daughter Zahara as her date and the Fanning sisters making sure to get a portrait together. Zendaya, who generated speculation about a possible engagement with her red carpet appearance, stunned in her second dress of the night, catching up with The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri.

From heartfelt reunions to new connections, the 2025 Golden Globes proved that sometimes, the best moments happen away from the spotlight. Scroll on for all the best-captured candids.