18 Genuine Moments That Happened At The Golden Globes That Most Of Us Missed

On Sunday, Hollywood's latest and greatest gathered together at the 81st annual Golden Globes in Beverly Hills to celebrate accomplishments in film and television.

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The night was filled with emotional moments on the red carpet, jokes that fell flat, and unforgettable acceptance speeches, and fans got to witness it all.

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But what a lot of us didn't get to see was what happened behind the scenes during the commercial breaks. Here are a few special moments you might've missed:

1.Billie Eilish had fun fangirling with a few celebrities, including Barbie's Margot Robbie. The singer won Best Original Song for "What Was I Made For?" — one of the most recognizable hits from the movie soundtrack.

Closeup of Margot Robbie and Billie Eilish
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2.And she couldn't keep her composure once she met Andrew Scott...and the feeling was clearly mutual.

Billie Eilish and Andrew Scott
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3.She also coupled up with Inventing Anna star Julia Garner for this cute photo-op.

Billie Eilish and Julia Garner
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4.Speaking of Julia, she was in awe while meeting the incomparable Angela Bassett backstage.

Julia Garner and Angela Bassett
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So, of course they had to snag a photo together.

Julia Garner and Angela Bassett
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5.Ayo Edebiri and Ramy Youssef stole my heart with these genuine embraces.

Ayo Edebiri and Ramy Youssef
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I mean, come on, look at the joy on their faces!

Ayo Edebiri and Ramy Youssef
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6.Issa Rae reunited with her Barbie costars, including America Ferrera, and their smiles were infectious!

Issa Rae and America Ferrera sitting at a table
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That also goes for Hari Nef when she and Issa locked arms in a big hug.

Issa Rae and Hari Nef hugging
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7.Selena Gomez could not get enough of Florence Pugh, and Elizabeth Banks was a witness.

Selena Gomez, Florence Pugh, and Elizabeth Banks
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So much so that Elizabeth eventually just let the ladies have their moment together, because they just couldn't control their excitement for each other.

Selena Gomez and Florence Pugh embracing
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8.As far as her run-in with Taylor Swift, it was just another day with her bestie.

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9.John Krasinski and Bradley Cooper were cracking each other up as Emily Blunt looked on.

Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, and Bradley Cooper
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Here's a different angle for dramatic effect:

Bradley Cooper, Emily Blunt, and John Krasinski laughing
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10.Grammy Award-winner Jon Batiste met music icon Bruce Springsteen, and probably had a conversation about how talented they both are.

Jon Batiste and Bruce Springsteen shaking hands
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11.Natasha Lyonne flipped out in the best way as she was graced by Oprah Winfrey's presence.

Oprah and Natasha Lyonne
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12.Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez couldn't keep their hands...or lips off of each other.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lawrence kissing
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13.Jennifer Lawrence and Lenny Kravitz had a mini Hunger Games reunion.

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14.Willem Dafoe and Flavor Flav were an unexpected pair to see together, but you wouldn't be able to tell by these pictures. They look like old friends.

Willem Dafoe and Flavor Flav
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Willem Dafoe and Flavor Flav
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15.Meryl Streep received a bunch of praise and love from fellow celebs, but I wouldn't expect any other treatment for our Hollywood president. Here's Robert Downey Jr. giving her a smooch:

Robert Downey Jr. kissing Meryl Streep on the cheek
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And here's her Season 3 Only Murders in the Building costar doing the same:

Selena Gomez and Meryl Streep

16.But on the red carpet, Meryl was the one giving out the kisses. Here she is with Amanda Seyfried:

Meryl Streep kissing Amanda Seyfried on the cheek
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17.Rosamund Pike and Pedro Pascal were twinning in more ways than one. Not only did they get the memo to wear black, but they were also both recovering from injuries — Rosamund from a skiing accident and Pedro from falling.

Rosamund Pike and Pedro Pascal
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18.Lastly, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner cozied up in their seats, sharing innocent looks...

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner
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...and awkward, yet cute, pecks.

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner
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Check out the rest of our Golden Globes coverage here.