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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.
Louis Partridge and Olivia Rodrigo. Johnny Nunez/Getty
Olivia Rodrigo links arms with her boyfriend of over a year, actor Louis Partridge, as the two attend their first award show together.
Charli xcx and Gracie Abrams. Francis Specker/CBS via Getty
Charli xcx and Gracie Abrams hang out during the commercial break.
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.
Margaret Qualley and Taylor Swift. Kevin Mazur/Getty
Taylor Swift and Margaret Qualley are having the time of their lives during Billie Eilish‘s “Birds of a Feather” performance.
Cardi B and Gayle King. Francis Specker/CBS via Getty
Cardi B and Gayle King meet up on the red carpet for a photo.
Finneas O’Connell, Janelle Monáe, Billie Eilish, Alicia Keys, Egypt Daoud and Victoria Monét. Johnny Nunez/Getty
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.
Tish Cyrus and Miley Cyrus. Lester Cohen/Getty
Miley Cyrus is the spitting image of her mother Tish in their sheer black long-sleeved gowns.
Chappell Roan. John Shearer/Getty
Best new artist winner Chappell Roan showed off an accessory for one of her many outfits of the night.
Cynthia Erivo and Billie Eilish. John Shearer/Getty
Cynthia Erivo and Eilish have a tender conversation after Eilish took the stage.
Lainey Wilson and Shaboozey. Johnny Nunez/Getty
Seat partners Lainey Wilson and Shaboozey put up peace signs for a picture.
Margaret Qualley and Miley Cyrus. Kevin Mazur/Getty
Qualley and Cyrus grin from ear-to-ear as they converse in the crowd.
Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan. Kevin Mazur/Getty
Before Rodrigo presents Roan’s performance, the close friends share a moment in the audience.
Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley. Francis Specker/CBS via Getty
Qualley and Jack Antonoff should frame this one on their entry table.
Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter. Kevin Mazur/Getty
Swift plants a smooch on her friend Sabrina Carpenter‘s head after the “Espresso” singer wins best pop vocal album.
Jennifer Lopez. Kevin Mazur/Getty
Jennifer Lopez makes a surprise stop at the Grammys to present best Latin pop album to her Super Bowl co-performer Shakira!
Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando. Lester Cohen/Getty
Cyrus and her boyfriend Maxx Morando are attached at the hip backstage.
Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky. Kevin Mazur/Getty
Lady Gaga — who premiered her newest single “Abracadabra” during the ceremony — takes her fiancé Michael Polansky as her date to the Grammys.
Kelsea Ballerini and Lainey Wilson. John Shearer/Getty
Ballerini and Wilson bring Nashville to L.A. at the Grammys.
Jaden Smith and Willow Smith. Johnny Nunez/Getty
Jaden and Willow Smith match in black in their eye-catching looks — which include a castle over Jaden’s head!
Kacey Musgraves and Troye Sivan. Francis Specker/CBS via Getty
Troye Sivan and Kacey Musgraves, who previously collaborated on his song “Easy,” reunite at the 2025 Grammys.
Doechii and Jay-Z. Johnny Nunez/Getty
First-time Grammy winner Doechii nabs a photo with another legend, Jay-Z.
Babyface, Raye and Shaboozey. Johnny Nunez/Getty
Babyface is all smiles next to best new artist nominees Raye and Shaboozey.
Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga. Kevin Mazur/Getty
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars keep it cool and casual as they hit the stage for a performance of “California Dreamin’.”
Blue Ivy Carter and Taylor Swift. Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty
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.
Noah Kahan and Brenna Nolan. Francis Specker/CBS via Getty
Noah Kahan and his fiancée Brenna Nolan cozy up in their seats.
Doechii. Stewart Cook/CBS via Getty
Doechii continues her suit-and-tie looks with a pair of puffed pants as she heads backstage.
Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Bruno Mars. Johnny Nunez/Getty
Mars joins Beyoncé and Jay-Z for a picture that just radiates star power.
Shakira, Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter and Jay-Z. Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty
Shakira hugs her “Beautiful Liar” collaborator Beyoncé at her table during her performance.
Queen Latifah and Beyoncé. Johnny Nunez/Getty
It’s a royal meeting! Queen Latifah and Queen Bey flaunt their feathers together.
Robert Glasper and Dr. Dre. Johnny Nunez/Getty
Dr. Dre points at pianist and producer Robert Glasper.
