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Faces in the crowd: Celebs' candid moments in the Grammy audience

By Meena Hart Duerson and Alex Smith, TODAYThey gasped, they cheered, they clapped, they sang along, they got up and danced. For much of the proceedings on Grammy night, some of the most captivating moments took place not on the star-studded stage, but down in the audience. We culled together a selection of our favorite moments from within the crowd – from the cuddlers to clappers the cryers and
Lena Dunham also shared a moment with fellow audience member Taylor Swift.
Lena Dunham also shared a moment with fellow audience member Taylor Swift.Christopher Polk/Getty Images / Today
Hello! Portia de Rossi laughs as Ellen DeGeneres checks out Katy Perry's outfit.
Hello! Portia de Rossi laughs as Ellen DeGeneres checks out Katy Perry's outfit.Christopher Polk / Getty Images / Today

By Meena Hart Duerson and Alex Smith, TODAY

They gasped, they cheered, they clapped, they sang along, they got up and danced. For much of the proceedings on Grammy night, some of the most captivating moments took place not on the star-studded stage, but down in the audience. We culled together a selection of our favorite moments from within the crowd – from the cuddlers to clappers the cryers and all points in between.

Katy Perry and John Mayer took their couple status public.
Katy Perry and John Mayer took their couple status public.Christopher Polk / Getty Images / Today
Adele and Beyonce shared a smile in the audience.
Adele and Beyonce shared a smile in the audience.Christopher Polk/Getty Images / Today
Some of the biggest stars of the night even seemed to color-coordinated their outfits: Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel and Beyonce kept their attire black and white.
Some of the biggest stars of the night even seemed to color-coordinated their outfits: Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel and Beyonce kept their attire black and white.Christopher Polk/Getty Images / Today
Jessica Biel cheered with Beyonce and Jay-Z.
Jessica Biel cheered with Beyonce and Jay-Z.Christopher Polk / Getty Images / Today
Power couples: Jennifer Lopez and beau Casper Smart sat next to Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban.
Power couples: Jennifer Lopez and beau Casper Smart sat next to Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban.Christopher Polk/Getty Images / Today
Are-they-aren't-they couple Chris Brown and Rihanna cozied up to each other in the crowd.
Are-they-aren't-they couple Chris Brown and Rihanna cozied up to each other in the crowd.Christopher Polk/Getty Images / Today
Adele and Chris Brown posed for a pic together.
Adele and Chris Brown posed for a pic together.Christopher Polk / Getty Images / Today
GIRLS star Lena Dunham celebrated with her boyfriend, fun. guitarist Jack Antonoff, who took home two Grammys.
GIRLS star Lena Dunham celebrated with her boyfriend, fun. guitarist Jack Antonoff, who took home two Grammys.Christopher Polk/Getty Images / Today
Lena Dunham also shared a moment with fellow audience member Taylor Swift.
Lena Dunham also shared a moment with fellow audience member Taylor Swift.Christopher Polk/Getty Images / Today
A beaming Kelly Clarkson gave us a glimpse of her engagement ring as she sat with fiance Brandon Blackstock.
A beaming Kelly Clarkson gave us a glimpse of her engagement ring as she sat with fiance Brandon Blackstock.Christopher Polk/Getty Images / Today
Kelly Clarkson photobombed this adorable shot of Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres.
Kelly Clarkson photobombed this adorable shot of Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres.Christopher Polk/Getty Images / Today