The may have been a night of victory for some, but for others, it becomes a bittersweet moment of loss. Many celebrities who didn’t take home the golden statue found ways to cope with the disappointment, from crowded after-parties to private sulking. There are others, however, who chose to drown their sorrows in crispy potato fries — looking at you, Demi and Cynthia!

Here’s how the nominees of the 97th Academy Awards chose to embrace their defeat and get their groove back.

After being primed for the Oscar Best Actress plum all season, only to lose to rising star Demi Moore certainly deserved that huge serving of french fries — make that two — for comfort. Moore’s daughter Talulah Willis shared on Instagram a picture of the “Ghost” actress all smiles in her bathrobe while devouring two bowls of the golden crisps while holding her beloved Chihuahua close to her heart.

Moore gave a career-defining performance for the body horror “The Substance,” and had been receiving nominations and awards (Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice, etc.) for her role as a fading celebrity who turned to a mysterious anti-aging serum to regain her sparkle.

Throughout the award season, she had been head-to-head with Madison, who finally took home the golden statuette for her portrayal of a sex worker in “Anora.”

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Nominated for Best Actress in Leading Role for her endearing performance as Elphaba in the musical “Wicked,” headed over to a fast food chain to satisfy her cravings after this year’s Academy Awards.

In a photo she shared on her Instagram Story, Erivo, donning a black, ruffled dress, was captured indulging in a tray of Raising Cane’s chicks and fries. In her caption she wrote, “Stop 1 of the night.”

The Broadway star celebrated post Oscar with her mom Edith, who attended the Oscars with her, and childhood friend, Capri Hakeem.

Songwriter Diane Warren tried to make light of the situation after losing out on the best original song award for the 16th time. The musician shared a video featuring a chocolate cheesecake topped with fresh fruits and the candles 16. 

In the clip, Warren also showed herself wearing a tiara and a sparkly sweet 16 sash. The songwriter also shared a screenshot of her interview with Variety where she reflected on losing 16 times.

“I’m happy to be nominated,” she told the outlet. “I’m consistent as f—. It is what it is. I’m happy to be here.”

Warren, who received an honorary Oscar in 2022, was nominated this year for her original song “The Journey” for the film “The Six Triple Eight,” however, “El Mal” of “Emilia Pérez” took home the prize in the category.

Despite losing for the nth time, the 68-year-old musician emphasized that she will always be determined to come back in the Oscars.

“I’m the Terminator of the Oscars — I’ll be back. That’s in my Arnold Schwarzenegger voice. I’m coming back. You can’t get rid of me,” she expressed.

Warren was first nominated for an Oscar in 1987 for “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” the soundtrack for the romantic comedy “Mannequin.”

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After falling short of bagging the Best Actor trophy for playing Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown,” Timothée Chalamet found himself in the warm embrace of his girlfriend Kylie Jenner and mother Nicole Flender.

Moments after Adrien Brody was awarded Best Actor for his role in “The Brutalist,” Chalamet was comforted by his girlfriend. 

In a clip posted on X, Jenner leaned forward in her seat to give Chalamet a kiss on the lips. Meanwhile, Flender, who was seated next to her son, gave him a kiss on the cheek.

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After they last month, Monica Barbaro chose to spend time with Andrew Garfield after the 2025 Oscars.

Barbaro, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in her breakout role as a young Joan Baez in “A Complete Unknown,” was photographed stepping out of the car with Garfield, who attended the ceremony as a presenter.

The pair was reported to have attended the afterparty thrown by A-list couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z.

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