The Best Behind-the-Scenes Photos from the 2025 Grammys, from Partying Stars to Pretty Cute PDA

Mar. 15, 2025

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The2025 Grammyswere full of life, even when the cameras weren’t rolling.Taylor Swiftlived it up withMargaret Qualley, whispered with Chappell Roan and celebratedSabrina Carpenter’s best pop vocal album win, while A-list couples includingOlivia RodrigoandLouis Partridgehad loved-up moments at their seats.Beyoncéembraced her husbandJay-Zfollowing her best country album victory, andJennifer Lopezmade 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.

The2025 Grammyswere full of life, even when the cameras weren’t rolling.

Taylor Swiftlived it up withMargaret Qualley, whispered with Chappell Roan and celebratedSabrina Carpenter’s best pop vocal album win, while A-list couples includingOlivia RodrigoandLouis Partridgehad loved-up moments at their seats.Beyoncéembraced her husbandJay-Zfollowing her best country album victory, andJennifer Lopezmade 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.

01of 33Award Show DebutLouis Partridge and Olivia Rodrigo.Johnny Nunez/GettyOlivia Rodrigo links arms with herboyfriendof over a year, actor Louis Partridge, as the two attend their first award show together.

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Award Show Debut

Louis Partridge and Olivia Rodrigo.Johnny Nunez/Getty

Olivia Rodrigo links arms with herboyfriendof over a year, actor Louis Partridge, as the two attend their first award show together.

02of 33Brat in Black and WhiteCharli xcx and Gracie Abrams.Francis Specker/CBS via GettyCharli xcxandGracie Abramshang out during the commercial break.

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Brat in Black and White

Charli xcx and Gracie Abrams.Francis Specker/CBS via Getty

Francis Specker/CBS via Getty

Charli xcxandGracie Abramshang out during the commercial break.

03of 33Psst…Chappell Roan and Taylor Swift.Johnny Nunez/GettySwift whispers a secret into Roan’s ears — and we’re all wondering what they could be talking about.

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Psst…

Chappell Roan and Taylor Swift.Johnny Nunez/Getty

Swift whispers a secret into Roan’s ears — and we’re all wondering what they could be talking about.

04of 33Kissy FacesHeidi Klum and Nikki Glaser.John Shearer/GettyHeidi KlumandNikki Glaserare mirror images as they pucker up (before stripping Benson Boone down).

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Kissy Faces

Heidi Klum and Nikki Glaser.John Shearer/Getty

John Shearer/Getty

Heidi KlumandNikki Glaserare mirror images as they pucker up (before stripping Benson Boone down).

05of 33Dance the Night AwayMargaret Qualley and Taylor Swift.Kevin Mazur/GettyTaylor Swift and Margaret Qualley are having the time of their lives duringBillie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” performance.

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Dance the Night Away

Margaret Qualley and Taylor Swift.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Kevin Mazur/Getty

Taylor Swift and Margaret Qualley are having the time of their lives duringBillie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” performance.

06of 33Golden GlowCardi B and Gayle King.Francis Specker/CBS via GettyCardi BandGayle Kingmeet up on the red carpet for a photo.

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Golden Glow

Cardi B and Gayle King.Francis Specker/CBS via Getty

Cardi BandGayle Kingmeet up on the red carpet for a photo.

07of 33Star-Studded SnapFinneas O’Connell, Janelle Monáe, Billie Eilish, Alicia Keys, Egypt Daoud and Victoria Monét.Johnny Nunez/GettyGrammy winners Eilish,FINNEAS,Janelle Monáe,Alicia KeysandVictoria Monét— along with Keys' 10-year-old sonGenesis— snap a group photo during the break.

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Star-Studded Snap

Finneas O’Connell, Janelle Monáe, Billie Eilish, Alicia Keys, Egypt Daoud and Victoria Monét.Johnny Nunez/Getty

Grammy winners Eilish,FINNEAS,Janelle Monáe,Alicia KeysandVictoria Monét— along with Keys' 10-year-old sonGenesis— snap a group photo during the break.

08of 33Like Mother, Like DaughterTish Cyrus and Miley Cyrus.Lester Cohen/GettyMiley Cyrusis the spitting image of her motherTishin their sheer black long-sleeved gowns.

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Like Mother, Like Daughter

Tish Cyrus and Miley Cyrus.Lester Cohen/Getty

Lester Cohen/Getty

Miley Cyrusis the spitting image of her motherTishin their sheer black long-sleeved gowns.

09of 33We’re Big Fans!Chappell Roan.John Shearer/GettyBest new artist winnerChappell Roanshowed off an accessory for one of her many outfits of the night.

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We’re Big Fans!

Chappell Roan.John Shearer/Getty

Best new artist winnerChappell Roanshowed off an accessory for one of her many outfits of the night.

10of 33Holding SpaceCynthia Erivo and Billie Eilish.John Shearer/GettyCynthia Erivoand Eilish have a tender conversation after Eilish took the stage.

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Holding Space

Cynthia Erivo and Billie Eilish.John Shearer/Getty

Cynthia Erivoand Eilish have a tender conversation after Eilish took the stage.

11of 33Country CallingLainey Wilson and Shaboozey.Johnny Nunez/GettySeat partnersLainey WilsonandShaboozeyput up peace signs for a picture.

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Country Calling

Lainey Wilson and Shaboozey.Johnny Nunez/Getty

Seat partnersLainey WilsonandShaboozeyput up peace signs for a picture.

12of 33Super SmileyMargaret Qualley and Miley Cyrus.Kevin Mazur/GettyQualley and Cyrus grin from ear-to-ear as they converse in the crowd.

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Super Smiley

Margaret Qualley and Miley Cyrus.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Qualley and Cyrus grin from ear-to-ear as they converse in the crowd.

13of 33Looking H-O-T-T-O-G-OOlivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan.Kevin Mazur/GettyBefore Rodrigo presents Roan’s performance, the close friends share a moment in the audience.

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Looking H-O-T-T-O-G-O

Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Before Rodrigo presents Roan’s performance, the close friends share a moment in the audience.

14of 33When You Know, You KnowJack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley.Francis Specker/CBS via GettyQualley andJack Antonoffshould frame this one on their entry table.

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When You Know, You Know

Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley.Francis Specker/CBS via Getty

Qualley andJack Antonoffshould frame this one on their entry table.

15of 33Red FlushTaylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter.Kevin Mazur/GettySwift plants a smooch on her friendSabrina Carpenter’s head after the “Espresso” singer wins best pop vocal album.

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Red Flush

Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Swift plants a smooch on her friendSabrina Carpenter’s head after the “Espresso” singer wins best pop vocal album.

16of 33Jenny from the GrammysJennifer Lopez.Kevin Mazur/GettyJennifer Lopezmakes a surprise stop at the Grammys to present best Latin pop album to herSuper Bowlco-performerShakira!

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Jenny from the Grammys

Jennifer Lopez.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Jennifer Lopezmakes a surprise stop at the Grammys to present best Latin pop album to herSuper Bowlco-performerShakira!

17of 33Date NightMiley Cyrus and Maxx Morando.Lester Cohen/GettyCyrus and her boyfriendMaxx Morandoare attached at the hip backstage.

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Date Night

Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando.Lester Cohen/Getty

Cyrus and her boyfriendMaxx Morandoare attached at the hip backstage.

18of 33Good RomanceLady Gaga and Michael Polansky.Kevin Mazur/GettyLady Gaga— who premiered her newest single"Abracadabra"during the ceremony — takes her fiancéMichael Polanskyas her date to the Grammys.

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Good Romance

Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Lady Gaga— who premiered her newest single"Abracadabra"during the ceremony — takes her fiancéMichael Polanskyas her date to the Grammys.

19of 33Lovey-DoveyChase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini.Kevin Mazur/GettyKelsea Ballerinipuckers up to show some love to her boyfriendChase Stokes.

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Lovey-Dovey

Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Kelsea Ballerinipuckers up to show some love to her boyfriendChase Stokes.

20of 33Country GalsKelsea Ballerini and Lainey Wilson.John Shearer/GettyBallerini and Wilson bring Nashville to L.A. at the Grammys.

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Country Gals

Kelsea Ballerini and Lainey Wilson.John Shearer/Getty

Ballerini and Wilson bring Nashville to L.A. at the Grammys.

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Jay-Z and Beyoncé.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Beyoncé embraces Jay-Z after shewins best country albumforCowboy Carter.

22of 33Sibling ResemblanceJaden Smith and Willow Smith.Johnny Nunez/GettyJadenandWillow Smithmatch in black in their eye-catching looks — which include acastleover Jaden’s head!

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Sibling Resemblance

Jaden Smith and Willow Smith.Johnny Nunez/Getty

JadenandWillow Smithmatch in black in their eye-catching looks — which include acastleover Jaden’s head!

23of 33They Made It ‘Easy’Kacey Musgraves and Troye Sivan.Francis Specker/CBS via GettyTroye SivanandKacey Musgraves, who previously collaborated on his song “Easy,” reunite at the 2025 Grammys.

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They Made It ‘Easy’

Kacey Musgraves and Troye Sivan.Francis Specker/CBS via Getty

Troye SivanandKacey Musgraves, who previously collaborated on his song “Easy,” reunite at the 2025 Grammys.

24of 33Pass the TorchDoechii and Jay-Z.Johnny Nunez/GettyFirst-time Grammy winnerDoechiinabs a photo with another legend, Jay-Z.

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Pass the Torch

Doechii and Jay-Z.Johnny Nunez/Getty

First-time Grammy winnerDoechiinabs a photo with another legend, Jay-Z.

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Trio of Talent

26of 33Wanna Be Next to YouBruno Mars and Lady Gaga.Kevin Mazur/GettyLady Gaga andBruno Marskeep it cool and casual as they hit the stage for a performance of “California Dreamin’.”

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Wanna Be Next to You

Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Lady Gaga andBruno Marskeep it cool and casual as they hit the stage for a performance of “California Dreamin'.”

27of 33Swift ChatBlue Ivy Carter and Taylor Swift.Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via GettyAfter presentingBlue Ivy’s mom with the Grammy for best country album, Swift has a spirited conversation with the young star in the crowd.

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Swift Chat

Blue Ivy Carter and Taylor Swift.Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty

Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty

After presentingBlue Ivy’s mom with the Grammy for best country album, Swift has a spirited conversation with the young star in the crowd.

28of 33Joyful CoupleNoah Kahan and Brenna Nolan.Francis Specker/CBS via GettyNoah Kahanand his fiancée Brenna Nolan cozy up in their seats.

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Joyful Couple

Noah Kahan and Brenna Nolan.Francis Specker/CBS via Getty

Noah Kahanand his fiancée Brenna Nolan cozy up in their seats.

29of 33All BusinessDoechii.Stewart Cook/CBS via GettyDoechii continues her suit-and-tie looks with a pair of puffed pants as she heads backstage.

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All Business

Doechii.Stewart Cook/CBS via Getty

Stewart Cook/CBS via Getty

Doechii continues her suit-and-tie looks with a pair of puffed pants as she heads backstage.

30of 33The HitmakersJay-Z, Beyoncé and Bruno Mars.Johnny Nunez/GettyMars joins Beyoncé and Jay-Z for a picture that just radiates star power.

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The Hitmakers

Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Bruno Mars.Johnny Nunez/Getty

Mars joins Beyoncé and Jay-Z for a picture that just radiates star power.

31of 33Reunited at LastShakira, Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter and Jay-Z.Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via GettyShakira hugs her “Beautiful Liar” collaborator Beyoncé at her table during her performance.

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Reunited at Last

Shakira, Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter and Jay-Z.Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty

Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty

Shakira hugs her “Beautiful Liar” collaborator Beyoncé at her table during her performance.

32of 33Two QueensQueen Latifah and Beyoncé.Johnny Nunez/GettyIt’s a royal meeting!Queen Latifahand Queen Bey flaunt their feathers together.

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Two Queens

Queen Latifah and Beyoncé.Johnny Nunez/Getty

It’s a royal meeting!Queen Latifahand Queen Bey flaunt their feathers together.

33of 33Industry LegendsRobert Glasper and Dr. Dre.Johnny Nunez/GettyDr. Dre points at pianist and producer Robert Glasper.

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Industry Legends

Robert Glasper and Dr. Dre.Johnny Nunez/Getty

Dr. Dre points at pianist and producer Robert Glasper.

source: people.com