The Best Behind-the-Scenes Photos from the 2025 Grammys, from Partying Stars to Pretty Cute PDA
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The 2025 Grammys were full of life, even when the cameras weren’t rolling.
Taylor Swift lived it up with Margaret Qualley, whispered with Chappell Roan and celebrated Sabrina Carpenter‘s best pop vocal album win, while A-list couples including Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge had loved-up moments at their seats. Beyoncé embraced her husband Jay-Z following her best country album victory, and Jennifer Lopez made a last-minute appearance to present an award.
Ahead, see photos of what the A-listers were doing in the audience while you were watching the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
Award Show Debut
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Olivia Rodrigo links arms with her boyfriend of over a year, actor Louis Partridge, as the two attend their first award show together.
Brat in Black and White
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Charli xcx and Gracie Abrams hang out during the commercial break.
Psst…
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Swift whispers a secret into Roan’s ears — and we’re all wondering what they could be talking about.
Kissy Faces
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Heidi Klum and Nikki Glaser are mirror images as they pucker up (before stripping Benson Boone down).
Dance the Night Away
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Taylor Swift and Margaret Qualley are having the time of their lives during Billie Eilish‘s “Birds of a Feather” performance.
Golden Glow
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Cardi B and Gayle King meet up on the red carpet for a photo.
Star-Studded Snap
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Grammy winners Eilish, FINNEAS, Janelle Monáe, Alicia Keys and Victoria Monét — along with Keys’ 10-year-old son Genesis — snap a group photo during the break.
Like Mother, Like Daughter
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Miley Cyrus is the spitting image of her mother Tish in their sheer black long-sleeved gowns.
We’re Big Fans!
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Best new artist winner Chappell Roan showed off an accessory for one of her many outfits of the night.
Holding Space
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Cynthia Erivo and Eilish have a tender conversation after Eilish took the stage.
Country Calling
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Seat partners Lainey Wilson and Shaboozey put up peace signs for a picture.
Super Smiley
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Qualley and Cyrus grin from ear-to-ear as they converse in the crowd.
Looking H-O-T-T-O-G-O
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Before Rodrigo presents Roan’s performance, the close friends share a moment in the audience.
When You Know, You Know
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Qualley and Jack Antonoff should frame this one on their entry table.
Red Flush
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Swift plants a smooch on her friend Sabrina Carpenter‘s head after the “Espresso” singer wins best pop vocal album.
Jenny from the Grammys
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Jennifer Lopez makes a surprise stop at the Grammys to present best Latin pop album to her Super Bowl co-performer Shakira!
Date Night
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Cyrus and her boyfriend Maxx Morando are attached at the hip backstage.
Good Romance
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Lady Gaga — who premiered her newest single “Abracadabra” during the ceremony — takes her fiancé Michael Polansky as her date to the Grammys.
Lovey-Dovey
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Kelsea Ballerini puckers up to show some love to her boyfriend Chase Stokes.
Country Gals
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Ballerini and Wilson bring Nashville to L.A. at the Grammys.
Hug for the Hubby
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Beyoncé embraces Jay-Z after she wins best country album for Cowboy Carter.
Sibling Resemblance
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Jaden and Willow Smith match in black in their eye-catching looks — which include a castle over Jaden’s head!
They Made It ‘Easy’
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Troye Sivan and Kacey Musgraves, who previously collaborated on his song “Easy,” reunite at the 2025 Grammys.
Pass the Torch
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First-time Grammy winner Doechii nabs a photo with another legend, Jay-Z.
Trio of Talent
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Babyface is all smiles next to best new artist nominees Raye and Shaboozey.
Wanna Be Next to You
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Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars keep it cool and casual as they hit the stage for a performance of “California Dreamin’.”
Swift Chat
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After presenting Blue Ivy‘s mom with the Grammy for best country album, Swift has a spirited conversation with the young star in the crowd.
Joyful Couple
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Noah Kahan and his fiancée Brenna Nolan cozy up in their seats.
All Business
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Doechii continues her suit-and-tie looks with a pair of puffed pants as she heads backstage.
The Hitmakers
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Mars joins Beyoncé and Jay-Z for a picture that just radiates star power.
Reunited at Last
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Shakira hugs her “Beautiful Liar” collaborator Beyoncé at her table during her performance.
Two Queens
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It’s a royal meeting! Queen Latifah and Queen Bey flaunt their feathers together.
Industry Legends
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Dr. Dre points at pianist and producer Robert Glasper.
