Oscars.ET was inside at rehearsals for the 95th Academy Awards Saturday, for an exclusive look at Sunday's show, which saw everyone from presenters and performers to the crew and even stand-in winners perfecting all the last minute details to ensure that everything goes smoothly on the big night.Mindy Kaling and John Cho nailed their parts after one or two tries, with the pair workshopping their jokes throughout.
A discussion of whether to say «the winner is,» or «the Oscar goes to,» was had, with Kaling practicing opening the winner's envelope as well.
While the actress was dressed for the weather in a hoodie and jeans, she took the heels she'll be wearing at Sunday's show for a test-run — a tactic all the female presenters employed Saturday, as they got a feel for the stage.Kate Hudson really put her heels to the test, sliding back and forth across center stage to make sure her silver platform pumps were good to go.
While the stars were presenting in pairs, not all were accompanied by their famous counterparts on Saturday, with Hudson, who is set to present with her co-star, Janelle Monáe, hitting the stage with Monáe's stand-in.After the presenters announced the winners in each category, a stand-in recipient took the stage to accept the award and deliver an impassioned speech, which saw them thanking everyone from their fellow nominees, to friends and family and of course, the Academy.Cardboard cut-outs of the actual nominees and guests were placed in seats throughout the theater, while seat-fillers watched eagerly from the audience.It wasn't all trial and error.
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