2024 Oscars Best Reaction Shots: Emma Stone vs. Jimmy Kimmel & More (PHOTOS)

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One of the best parts of any awards show is seeing the audience reactions. Cutting to the audience is an art, and the people directing the 2024 Oscars broadcast knew who to cut to in each moment.

Paul Giamatti crying over Da’Vine Joy Randolph‘s Best Supporting Actress win was an early addition to the list of the best reaction shots of the Oscars. Cutting to Messi the dog, made famous by Anatomy of a Fall, was also a delight for viewers.

There are great reactions to wins, presentations, and performances during the show as well, both on stage and in the crowd. Billie Eilish and brother Finneas’ excited embrace after their “What Was I Made For?” performance was a sweet moment. And seeing nominees Jeffrey Wright and Sterling K. Brown hug Cord Jefferson after his Best Original Screenplay win for American Fiction was a touching moment.

Here, scroll through the memorable reaction shots from the 2024 Oscars, with more to come as the night goes on!

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Emma Stone's Reaction to Jimmy Kimmel's Poor Things Joke

Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, and Cillian Murphy in the audience during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
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John Krasinski Gazes at Cillian Murphy

Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone in the audience during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
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Jennifer Lawrence & Emma Stone Catch Up During a Commercial Break

Finneas O'Connell and Billie Eilish perform onstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
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Finneas & Billie Eilish Are All Smiles After Performing

Cord Jefferson accepts the Best Adapted Screenplay award for
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Sterling K. Brown Hugs Cord Jefferson

Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie in the audience during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
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Hi, Barbie! Greta Gerwig & Margot Robbie

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Paul Giamatti Crying for Da'Vine Joy Randolph

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Messi the Dog

Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan in the audience during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
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Steven Spielberg & Christopher Nolan

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Michael Keaton Channels Bruce Wayne as Former Batman Villains Arnold Schwarzenegger & Danny DeVito Present

Billie Eilish Reacts to Ryan Gosling's
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Billie Eilish Reacts to Ryan Gosling's "I'm Just Ken" Perfornance

Margot Robbie in Stitches Over Ryan Gosling
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Margot Robbie in Stitches Over Ryan Gosling

Sterling K. Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathe in the audience during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
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Sterling K. Brown & Ryan Michelle Bathe Take a Shot

Cord Jefferson accepts the Best Adapted Screenplay award for
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Jeffrey Wright Celebrates With Cord Jefferson

Annette Bening, Lily Gladstone, and Emma Stone in the audience during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
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Best Actress Nominees Annette Bening, Emma Stone, & Lily Gladstone Reconnect

Annette Bening, Lily Gladstone, and Emma Stone in the audience during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California.
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Annette Bening, Emma Stone, & Lily Gladstone Hug

Annette Bening, Margot Robbie, Lily Gladstone, and Emma Stone in the audience during the 96th Annual Academy Awards
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Margot Robbie Joins Annette Bening, Emma Stone, & Lily Gladstone

Hoyte van Hoytema (L) accepts the Best Cinematography award for
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Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, & Cillian Murphy Celebrate Hoyte van Hoytema's Win

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A New Oscars Selfie With Ke Huy Quan, Sam Rockwell, Robert Downey Jr., Tim Robbins, & Mahershala Ali

Christopher Nolan (L) accepts the Best Directing award for
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Robert Downey Jr. Hugs Christopher Nolan as He Wins Best Director

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Cillian Murphy Kisses His Wife, Yvonne McGuinness, as He Wins Best Actor

Emma Stone (L) accepts the Best Actress in a Leading Role award for
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Poor Things Stars Emma Stone & Mark Ruffalo Hug as Stone Wins Best Actress