The Most Endearingly Awkward GIFs from the Oscars Red Carpet
Prayer circle for Ryan Seacrest.

While the Oscars red carpet is a chance to watch a squad of gorgeous people wearing gorgeous outfits, it also brings out the adorable awkward nerd in everybody, and we're here for it. This year's carpet was particularly GIF-able (thanks, Ryan Seacrest!), and we're bringing you the highlights.
When Justin Timberlake Couldn't Stop the Feeling
And Karlie Kloss Had No Idea What Was Happening with Her Dress
And When Ryan Seacrest Was Completely Rejected
And Then Chatted to Chrissy Teigen, Who Fully Grabbed Her Boob
And Then Made This Face
When Dakota Johnson and Ryan Seacrest Had a Weird Conversation About Makeup
And Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow Reacted to the Possibility of Being Married Another 20 Years
When Scarlett Johansson Shaded Ryan Seacrest
And Justin Timberlake Made This Face
And Continued to Be Unable to Stop the Feeling
Because, Literally, the Feeling Is Forever
No, Seriously
And Finally, When Everybody Just Stood There and Watched Karlie Kloss Take a Selfie
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Mehera Bonner is a celebrity and entertainment news writer who enjoys Bravo and Antiques Roadshow with equal enthusiasm. She was previously entertainment editor at Marie Claire and has covered pop culture for over a decade.
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