Lupita Nyong’o
It was Hollywood’s biggest night last evening and if you were one of the millions who watched the Oscars, it was equal amounts entertaining and record-breaking. However the real action was actually at the numerous after-parties; in keeping with tradition, most celebrities headed there after the show to let loose and party.
This year, Vanity Fair teamed up with Instagram to build a photo studio comprising a wooden plank floor and distressed furniture next to its after-party. The portraits were taken by Mark Seliger, who has shot covers for Rolling Stone, GQ and Vanity Fair, and were shared on Vanity Fair’s Instagram account.
“We’re aiming to capture a little of the glamor of Oscar night in a timeless yet modern and accessible way,” said the photographer.
The celebrities who were photographed include Lupita Nyong’o, Reese Witherspoon, Bill Murray, Conan O’Brien, Samuel L. Jackson, Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres.
Away from the glare of television cameras, they were relaxed and free to express themselves however they wished. While some like Sofia Vergara struck statuesque poses, others like Paul Rudd and Adam Scott opted to ham it up with a spot of arm wrestling.
Check out the photos below.
Reese Witherspoon
Bill Murray
Lady Gaga, Nolan Funk and Donatella Versace
Conan O’Brien
Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeld
Neil Patrick Harris
Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak
Sofia Vergara
Paul Rudd and Adam Scott
Kerry Washington
Samuel L. Jackson
Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres
[via My Modern Met, images by @markseliger for @vanityfair and vfhollywood]