The Best Behind-the-Scenes Photos from the 2026 Actor Awards, from Teyana Taylor's Adorable Date to Some Very Handsome Hugs

Some of the best moments from the show happened when the TV cameras weren't on the actors

The 2026 Actor Awards had a lot going on while the cameras were rolling, but some of the best moments from the show happened while the actors were offscreen. The A-listers were pictured mingling, reuniting with old colleagues, introducing parents to other stars and everything in between.

From Teyana Taylor's daughter Rue Rose making the rounds in the room, to Timothée Chalamet introducing his mom to Jacob Elordi as well as the cast of Sinners hanging out backstage, check out all the behind-the-scenes photos from the Actor Awards, below.

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Happy to See You

Their movies may be in competition, but it was all love and good vibes as Benicio del Toro and Wunmi Mosaku were snapped having a laugh mid-show.

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Girls' Night Out

Teyana Taylor's daughter Rue Rose got the party going as she created a dance floor for herself during a break.

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Kissed for You

The five-year-old looked on as Taylor and her One Battle After Another costar Chase Infiniti sent some kisses through the camera.

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On the Move

Rue Rose continued to work the room as her mom stopped to chat with Michael B. Jordan's mother.

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Getting Diplomatic

Parker Posey cozied up to The Diplomat star Ato Essandoh for a photo.

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Pretty in Pink

Michelle Williams and Emma Stone coordinated in similar shades as they posed for pics during the show.

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Leading Man to Leading Man

Ethan Hawke gave Michael B. Jordan a warm embrace during a break in the show.

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Bend the Knee

Michael B. Jordan took a knee as he conversed with Kate Hudson.

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In Their Own World

Married lovebirds Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst were in their own little world during some event downtime.

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Dynamic Trio

A delighted Maddie Allen and Megan Stalter laugh on as Dove Cameron playfully (and effortlessly) serves face.

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Making Introductions

Timothée Chalamet introduces his mother, Nicole Flender, to his buddy Jacob Elordi.

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Face Time

Hannah Einbinder and Jasmin Savoy Brown got up close and personal at their table.

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Supreme Crew

Marty Supreme stars Sandra Bernhard and Odessa A'zion offered up some serious smolders for the camera.

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Big Winners

The crew from The Studio — Seth Rogen, Ike Barinholtz, Kathryn Hahn and Chase Sui Wonders — pose with their winnings backstage.

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Oops, Didn't See You There

Long-term friends Ted Danson and Kristen Bell brought the silliness for their shot.

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The Good Times

Courtney B. Vance and Tracy Ifeachor were snapped playing around backstage.

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Caught in the Moment

Funny ladies Kristen Wiig and Leslie Bibb flashed big smiles for the photographer.

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Legends Circle

Benicio del Toro hangs out with Michael J. Fox at his table.

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Moment Before the Moment

Rhea Seehorn and Kristen Bell are pictured ahead of their mid-show bit.

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Winners for 'Sinners'

Sinners cast members Delroy Lindo, Wunmi Mosaku, Michael B. Jordan and Miles Caton are dressed in their Sunday best while backstage.

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Turn Around and Pose

Chase Infiniti, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor and Benicio del Toro of One Battle After Another pose for the cameras before heading to the stage to present their movie.

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Exiting Left

A freshly-awarded Keri Russell heads backstage with her actor, accompanied by Connor Storrie, who presented the award.

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Cool Kids

Needless to say, the Marty Supreme crew — Timothée Chalamet, Luke Manley and Odessa A'zion — was having a (ping pong) ball.

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A-Lister Roster

Emma Stone, Demi Moore, Michelle Williams, Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst squeezed in for a star-studded shot.

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Catching Up

Stone clearly missed her Zombieland costar. The actress was seen giving Woody Harrelson a pouty hug after he presented Harrison Ford's Lifetime Achievement Award.

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