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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.