Jeff Goldblum says 'busted' after cameras caught what he was looking at on his phone at Oscars

Jeff Goldblum was caught red handed at the 2025 Oscars, which took place in the Dolby Theatre in Las Vegas last night (2 March).

The Jurassic Park star was in the audience as he played the Wizard in Wicked, which received 10 Oscar nominations, taking home two in Best Costume Design and Best Production Design.

But before the show, Goldblum, was caught doing something hilarious by a cheeky camera behind him, as he and wife, Emilie Livingston, waited for the show to begin at 7pm ET.

While many film stars may have been chatting with others or carrying out interviews prior to the event starting, Goldblum was doing something different.

The 72-year-old was seen scrolling on his phone - not too bad, right?

Well, that's until the camera zoomed into the device, which revealed that the actor was looking at photos of himself from his appearance on the red carpet, just moments before.

To be more specific, Goldblum was seen looking at an Instagram post showcasing his outfit.

Him and Livingston were seen staring at the phone, as they were sat in their seats ahead of the ceremony.

Both took the red carpet by storm prior, though the couple were surprised when they were interviewed by Entertainment Tonight after being caught.

As they were called for an interview, one of the reporters pointed out: "They caught you tonight," to which the star replied: "Oh gosh look at that, let me see."

After seeing the images of himself looking at, well, images of himself, the Kaos actor admitted: "I'm busted, that's it."

The reporters said that they were doing the same thing, which makes it okay, though the eccentric actor joked: "Where are more pictures of me? That's my question," before adding that it was 'a good one' with the photos.

Goldblum previously confessed that he still feels 'lucky' to be able to go to the Oscars, 29 years after his first and only win, for his live action short film, Little Surprises in 1996.

Explaining why he felt that way, he wholesomely admitted: “It always feels like the first time for me, and to see it through Emilie’s golden eyes makes everything more.”

The film that brought him to the awards this year, Wicked, will be returning for a sequel in November 2025, titled Wicked: For Good, where Goldblum will reprise his role as the Wizard in the Wizard of Oz prequel.

Wildest moments at the 2025 Oscars

Conan O’Brien takes aim at Donald Trump and Drake

Late night host O’Brien had jaws on the floor with several of his gags - after he’d graphically emerged from a nude Demi Moore’s body in a skit referencing The Substance.

In his opening monologue, he hit out at Emilia Perez star Karla Sofía Gascón, whose controversial tweets were widely believed to have torpedoed her awards chances.

He quipped: “Anora uses the ‘F-word’ 479 times - that’s three more than the record set by Karla Sofía Gascón’s publicist.”

In a later dig on Trump’s disastrous meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, he said: “Anora's doing great tonight. Two awards. I think Americans are finally ready for someone to stand up to a powerful Russian.”

For context, Anora sees a stripper face off with a Russian oligarch and his wife after a shotgun wedding with his son.

Most controversially, O’Brien said around the halfway point: "Well, we're halfway through the show, which means it's time for Kendrick Lamar to come out and call Drake a pedophile."

This, of course, a reference to Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show, where he performed Drake diss track ‘Not Like Us’.

Kieran Culkin’s chaotic acceptance speech

Culkin took home the first award of the night, winning Best Supporting Actor for A Real Pain. This apparently means his wife Jazz owes him two more children.

He said in his acceptance speech: "About a year ago, I was on a stage like this and I very stupidly, publicly said that I want a third kid from her because she said if I won the award she would give me the kid.

“Turns out she said that because she didn't think I was going to win."

He then said she’d promised him four if he won an Oscar, before adding ‘let's get cracking on those kids’.

He also dropped the first f-bomb of the night, calling fellow nominee Jeremy Strong ‘f**king great’.

Morgan Freeman gives heartbreaking Gene Hackman tribute, but In Memoriam segment causes controversy

Freeman was on hand to introduce the In Memoriam segment, and delivered an emotional tribute to Gene Hackman, who was found dead in his home alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa and his dog last week.

He said: “This week, our community lost a giant and I lost a dear friend.

“Like everyone who ever shared a scene with him I learned he was a generous performer and a man whose gifts elevated everyone's work

“He received two Oscars but more importantly he won the hearts of film-lovers all over the world.”

He says Hackman once told him: "I don't think about legacy, I just hope people remember me as someone who tried to do good work."

Freeman added: "Gene, you'll be remembered for that and so much more. Rest in peace, my friend."

Controversially, Michelle Trachtenberg, who died last week, wasn’t mentioned in the In Memoriam segment.

Anora sweeps awards and Sean Baker makes history

Anora, which stars Mikey Madison, was nominated for six awards and took home five, including Best Picture.

Its director Sean Baker has now become the first person ever to win four Oscars in one night: for Best Editing, Best Original Screenplay, Best Director and Best Picture.

He said in his acceptance speech for Best Original Screenplay: "I want to thank the sex worker community - they have shared their stories, they have shared their life experiences with me over the years.

"My deepest respect, thank you, I share this with you."

Madison also picked up the gong for Best Actress for the film.

Meanwhile, Adrien Brody took home Best Actor for his performance as a visionary architect who survives the Holocaust in The Brutalist.

And Zoe Saldaña made history by becoming just the third Latina to win Best Supporting Actress, and the first American of Dominican origin to win the award.