Behind-The-Scenes Of Hollywood 18 Pics From Inside The Most Exclusive Events

The glitz and glam of Hollywood have always left us absolutely enamored. Perfect looking celebrities with immaculate makeup, decadent outfits, and surrounded by equally famous friends, we can't help but want to know what goes on behind closed doors. Peeking at afterparty photos makes us realize that the real fun happens once everyone has already walked the red carpet.

From iconic clubs like The Boom Boom Room and the Viper Room to the glam afterparties of the Oscars, it's great to see celebs in more intimate environments. They prove they're just like the rest of us, cracking witty jokes, eating junk food, climbing over furniture with wine glasses in hand, and supporting their friends at various events and gatherings. When we see these images, we suddenly get a craving to ditch our Friday night plans of pizza, facemasks, and 'Friends' reruns and get dolled up ourselves, ready to dance the night away.

We've compiled a list of rare photos from Hollywood's most exclusive events, from the '90s to today, showing a different, more human side to these almost otherworldly gatherings that are filled with stars and the elite. Let's get a little taste of how the A-list lives!

18 This Squad, Which Clearly Doesn't Care About The Met's 'No Photo' Policy

We're kicking this list off with Hollywood's most exclusive event, the Met Gala, which is notorious for not allowing any photos to be taken during the soirée. Celebrities love to break rules, and as per Hello Magazine, the A-list loves to selfie it up.

Seen above, Salma Hayek posted this star-studded selfie with Ariana Grande, Naomi Watts, Pharrell, and Helen Lasichanh.

This isn't the first time celebrities decided to go against the "no social media rule," as last year Kylie Jenner had her famous bathroom selfie, which included the likes of Lily Aldridge, A$AP Rocky, Elizabeth Chambers Hammer, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Paris Jackson, Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Brie Larson, Frank Ocean, Ashton Sanders and Slick Woods.

17 This Strange Combo Of Celebrities Partying Together At Coachella

If you've ever been to Coachella, you'll know it' a playground for the elite. Getting whiplash from all the celebrity citings around every corner, this music festival boasts an impressive audience. The above shot shows an unlikely combination of Shania Twain, Nicki Minaj, French Montana, The Weeknd, and Nav, posted to Nicki's Instagram from this year's festival. After years of celebrity sightings and snaps being taken at the Indo, CA event, Coachella proves that it's not just about the music, but also a spot for the elite to be seen. As per Popsugar, with Kylie Jenner, Rihanna, and Demi Lovato also sharing adorable snaps, we all had total FOMO from missing out on this year' ultimate musical event.

16 Beyoncé And Gwyneth Paltrow, Who Met At A Charity Event And Show That Unlikely Duos Can Form In Hollywood

Sometimes it's the strangest combinations that make the best of friends. This rings true with none other than the bizarre duo that is Beyoncé and Gwyneth Paltrow. According to Buzzfeed, the two ladies met at a charity event in the early 00s and have been BFFs ever since.

Gwyneth and her then-husband Chris Martin have even attended Beyoncé and Jay-Z's wedding in New York, have spent New Year's Eve together, and have openly gushed about one another countless times in public.

Beyoncé told Harper's Bazaar that Gwyneth is what she strives to be one day, while Gwyneth returned the compliment to the same magazine, stating that Beyonce is, "the most talented human being on the planet." Adorable!

15 Cardi B And Ashley Graham, Who Prove That The Excitement Happens Behind The Scenes At New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week is another event that's held in prestigious, high regard. It's been a while since the shows have been just about the clothes, however, with an emphasis now being more so on the celebrities sitting front row, and what goes on behind the scenes. With the power of Instagram on our side, we finally get a glimpse of what happens backstage, witnessing the less-than-perfect shots through their social media snaps. One killer combination is this one, of gorgeous model Ashley Graham and Cardi B, taking a moment to selfie backstage and add to Instagram, before Ashley walked the runway!

14 Chrissy Teigen And Kim Kardashian, Who Decided To Crash Ellen's 60th Birthday Party

Chrissy Teigen and Kim Kardashian have been known for having the cutest friendship. According to Glamour UK, the two have even gone to each other's weddings! Chrissy has even admitted to feeling nervous to finally meet Kim for the first time, feeling like a "weirdo" since she already knew everything about her, thanks to Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Kim has also said about Chrissy,

"I think we've gotten closer since we've been moms. Because when you're a mom and you've figured it out, you want to tell all your friends going through the same experience."

Cute!

The duo took the above photo at Ellen DeGeneres' 60th birthday bash this year, posing with their equally dashing husbands, John Legend and Kanye West.

13 The Powerful Sisterhood Behind The 'Time's Up' Movement

On January 1st of this year, 300 actresses and industry alumni got together to launch the Time's Up movement, to fight against misconduct in the workplace, as per Popsugar. Some of those women are Kerry Washington, America Ferrera, Reese Witherspoon, Natalie Portman, Rashida Jones, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Eva Longoria. The event got the respect it deserved, but also resulted in some unlikely friendships! Before the gathering, Natalie revealed that she rarely ever bonded with other women in Hollywood and that her only actress friend was Rashida Jones. "Like many other industries, we walk onto a nearly all-male set and we're usually alone and we rarely get to interact with each other. I've never had - I think Rashida was my only close actress friend until now." So nice to hear this girl gang has now gotten close!

12 Jennifer Lawrence, Who Proved She's Just Like The Rest Of Us: Climbing Over Furniture At The Oscars

Oh, JLaw. The It Girl that proves time after time that celebrities are just like the rest of us, was caught jumping seats, touting a glass in hand at the Oscars, above.

Although she's been known to trip at the Academy Awards not once, but twice,

Jennifer shows surprisingly swift dexterity when it comes to balancing her glass. As per Vulture, when asked what she wants to do once the Oscars are over, she said, "I want to sit on my couch and drink and not change my pants for days at a time." Atta girl, Jennifer!

11 Kanye West, Who Had The Most Extravagant Birthday Party, As Thrown By Kim

Kanye West had quite the decadent 41st birthday this past month! Thrown by his better half, Kim, she made sure that the new album he just dropped would be playing all night for his guests since Kanye's known for loving Kanye. As per OK Magazine, the party was a star-studded event, with big names such as Pusha T, Kid Cudi, Kourtney Kardashian, and Kendall Jenner. Kim also made sure that the party was filled with Kanye-themed desserts and drinks that featured his face on them, along with a birthday cake that was a replica of the mountains of Wyoming - just like the ones he featured on his Ye album art.

10 Johnny Depp's Viper Room, Which Was The Go-To Club For Hollywood's Finest In The '90s

Little did Johnny Depp know that when he purchased LA's Viper Room in 1993 along with a business partner, that he'd be investing in a slice of to-be Hollywood nostalgia, known for its gritty, underworld celebrity scene.

According to Mr. Porter, it was LA's coolest spot to be in, a hiding spot for the elite to hide from the paparazzi.

At the time, Johnny wanted a safe spot for his famous friends and himself. “I wanted a place to escape,” he once said. As per Mr. Porter, the infamous club was littered with famous faces, like Kate Moss behind the bar, Quentin Tarantino crawling on the ground looking for his wallet, and the Pussycat Dolls on stage, long before their 'Don't Cha' days.

9 The Notorious Studio 54, And Never Knowing What Celebrity Would Be Found Inside… Like A Young Drew Barrymore

What would a list of the most exclusive parties be without the infamous Studio 54? According to Flashbak, it peaked just about a decade after the Summer Of Love, trading away the "less is more" hippie scene and making room for the most decadent and elaborate parties. On any given night you'd run into a famous face. As per The Richest, Bianca Jagger notoriously rode a white horse inside being led by a man covered in gold, Brooke Shields was seen dancing up a storm, and the curious above photo of Drew Barrymore at 8 years old, frolicking around the notorious venue.

8 Joe Jonas And Sophie Turner, Who Threw An Absolutely Decadent Engagement Party

When Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner threw their engagement party back in October of 2017, it was decadent enough to wow all of Sansa Stark's noble family from Game of Thrones.

According to Harper's Bazaar, the duo rented a private room at NYC's Mamo for their star-studded pals, including DNCE members Cole Whittle and JinJoo Lee, Nick Jonas, Kevin Jonas, and Danielle Jonas.

The group dined on truffle pizza, truffle ravioli, and bubbly, meaning the cute couple really celebrated in style! After the crew stuffed themselves with delicious Italian food, they apparently went on to a "wild night of dancing."

7 Kendall Jenner And Bella Hadid Who Were Twinning At Rihanna's Chopard Party

Rihanna is another celebrity that shows she knows how to throw a party, especially the time she joined forces with Chopard president Caroline Scheufele to celebrate the launch of the brand and singer's collaboration, Rihanna Loves Chopard. According to Harper's Bazaar, as the party was taking place in Cannes, the celebs in attendance decided to go Old Hollywood glam, harking back to a time of the classic silver screen starlets. Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner stole the show, however, both matching in similar but equally stunning silver and white gowns. Bella Hadid shared a photo to her Instagram of herself and her twinning pal, with the caption, "She's finally here."

6 Sean Young, Who Had To Get Escorted From The Oscar's Governor's Ball

Most of the time, it's part of a celebrity's job to remain composed, no matter what the situation is. Sometimes, however, that can prove to be quite difficult, especially when something downright embarrassing happens. According to The Richest, the above photo of Sean Young was at the exclusive post-Oscars Governor's Ball in 2012.

After this photo was taken, a security guard who was outside the event asked Sean for her ticket to get in and once she couldn't produce it, he asked her to leave.

She refused to do so, and he had to then escort her away. Once he asked to take her away, the police had to be called to take her. Sean then had to post a $20,000 bail!

5 Kylie Jenner's Sweet Sixteen, Which Was Littered With Famous Celebrities

One member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan known to follow in her big sister's footsteps in terms of throwing lavish affairs is none other than Kylie Jenner, who for her Sweet Sixteen went all out, throwing an Alice in Wonderland themed party, as per The Daily Meal. The flashy party included 150 guests, including Drake, Jaden Smith, Hailee Steinfeld, and most of the Kardashian family. According to The Daily Meal, her cake was a black and white checked cake that included edible red roses - a nod to her theme. The swag bags for her guests also blew everyone away, valued at $1,000 each, and including treats like iPod speakers, gift cards, 808 headphones, and more. Pretty generous, Kylie!

4 The Celebrities Found At The Very Exclusive Vanity Fair Parties Of The '90s, Like This Candid Of Bruce Willis And Demi Moore

The '90s were a different time in Hollywood. Not everyone was so open to posing and willing to have their photos taken, with intimacy being put on a higher pedestal than anything else. According to Vintage Everyday, photographer Stephen Jerrome covered the underground social scene, snapping shots of the elite while they schmoozed and drank the night away with fellow celebs. In the above shot, Stephen managed to snag a shot of Bruce Willis at a private Vanity Fair party and then was told off.

"Don't take my picture," Bruce infamously said to the photographer,

as he was leaning in to hug someone else while standing next to his now ex-wife, Demi Moore.

3 Taylor Swift's Notorious 4th Of July Parties, Which Are The Most Exclusive Gatherings

If Taylor Swift knows how to do one thing beautifully, it's throwing a 4th of July Party. Over the years the star has become notorious for this event, always having the bash at her Rhode Island beach house, as per Popsugar. Among the things you'll always see at the gathering are a hot celebrity couple, and tons of Instagram snaps of her and her famous pals. Known to always invite Gigi Hadid, Cara Delevigne, the Haim sisters, her olive branch of invites have also included Ruby Rose, Martha Hunt, and whichever boyfriend she's dating at the time (who can ever forget those epic Calvin and Taylor photos?!)

2 New York's Boom Boom Room, Which Of Course Hosted Lindsay Lohan When They Opened In The Mid 2000s

Another club known for hosting a variety of different celebrities, socialites, and models is none other than New York's Boom Boom Room. According to The Daily Beast, since this notorious venue opened its doors in 2009, it's been the hottest spot with a door policy even tougher to crack than Studio 54 at its peak.

The opening night saw the likes of the most famous, with Madonna sitting next to the owner, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher sitting nearby,

and of course, Lindsay Lohan, since a party wouldn't have been a party without her. She's seen sitting here with model Devon Aoki and photographer Steven Klein.

1 John Travolta And Lady Gaga, Who Recreated The Dance Scene From Pulp Fiction At The Grammy's

The Oscars aren't the only award shows that take center stage in terms of opulence. This list wouldn't be complete without a shot from the Grammy's, and this one of John Travolta and Lady Gaga shows the two dancing the night away. Looking like they were recreating the infamous scene from Pulp Fiction, the duo let loose, showing that celebrities just want to have fun. While Lady Gaga is notorious for doing crazy things at the Grammy's, like the time she arrived in a giant egg being carried by men, or the time she wore a Swarovski crystal-covered 'solar system' gown, Gaga just wanted to keep it real and dance with Johnny back in 2017.

References: The Daily Beast, The Hollywood Reporter, Vulture, OK! Magazine, Harper's Bazaar