What It’s Like to Shoot Backstage At the Oscars
Update on 12/16/21: This video has been removed by its creator.
Tonight, USA TODAY staff photographer Robert Hanashiro (the founder of SportsShooter) will be covering the Academy Awards with his camera for the 26th time, and for the 10th time he’ll have rare backstage access. Only 4 news organizations were given this level of access, allowing them to capture moments that TV cameras can’t.
To commemorate his 26th year of covering the awards, Hanashiro shared some of his favorite backstage images on his Instagram account
Lupita Nyong’o after winning best supporting actress:
Matthew McConaughey after winning best actor with Jennifer Lawrence:
A tearful Marion Cotillard is hugged by Forest Whitaker backstage following winning the Oscar for best actress:
Tom Hanks claps as Sandra Bullock walks by after winning the best actress Oscar:
Jack Nicholson watches Martin Scorsese deliver his speech during 79th annual Academy Awards:
Gwyneth Paltrow gets her hair sprayed before taking stage to present best cinematography Oscar during the 79th annual Academy:
Helen Mirren leaves the stage with her best actress Oscar during the 79th annual Academy Awards:
Joseph Gordon-Levitt takes a selfie with Emma Watson backstage at the 86th annual Academy Awards:
Last month, we shared a similar USA TODAY video on what it’s like to cover the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
