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Emma Stone and Margaret Qualleywere seen arguing backstage at the 2025 Oscars.

However, according to alipreader, everything was not as it seemed.

A viral video shows the Substance star nodding aggressively and walking toward Emma, who backs away.

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Emmas body language says that shes being confronted aggressively.

Shameful, one TikTok user wrote.

That was a bit aggressive!

Two women smiling, arm in arm on a red carpet, spotlighted against a patterned background.

A separate user joked: Margaret is complaining to Emma about the ending ofLa La Land.

Margaret was telling Emma something that bothered her, speculated someone else.

Just so you all know, they do this at almost every award show they go to.

Emma Stone and Margaret Qualley in an intense exchange at a public event, captured by a lipreader.

Its their inside joke, one person remarked.

Emma and Margaretwere previously seenpretending to have an argument at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.

Dont worry, they are not fighting though.

Emma Stone and Margaret Qualley in an animated exchange at an event, attended by a suited gentleman in the background.

They do this all the time.

In fact, Margaret says to Emma, Yeah and I am about to freak out.'

Margaret did not receive a nomination for her role as Sue inThe Substance.

Two women engaged in an “aggressive” conversation at an event, surrounded by a crowd, with cameras capturing the moment.

The musician sat beside his wife, Margaret, and behind Demi, so the camera inevitably captured hisreaction.

Still, the Ghost star is thrilled for Mikey and all of her fellow nominees.

Demitook to Instagramto congratulate theAnoraactress on her win, writing, Cant wait to see what you do next .

Two women having a close conversation at an event, surrounded by a crowd.

Im so overwhelmed with gratitude for this journey.

Its been the ride of a lifetime and were just getting started!

This is a running joke between them.

Comment questioning if a “freak out” exchange was about to happen, hinting at tension.

No drama, one fan said of the viral moment

Thanks!

Check out the results:

Comment reacting to an “aggressive” exchange, questioning what is happening.

Comment questioning why Emma is backing away from Margaret, referencing decoded aggressive exchange.

Comment by user Gunsmoke.2023 reads, “Looked like she was gonna throw hands,” about aggressive exchange.

Comment on social media reading “I thought they were fighting,” with high engagement.

Comment screenshot with text: “Are the girls fighting?” highlighting Emma Stone and Margaret Qualley’s exchange.

Comment expressing concern over perceived tension, suggesting an argument might happen.

Comment joking about Emma Stone and Margaret Qualley’s interaction, hinting at a humorous confrontation scenario.

Social media comment discussing Emma Stone’s “aggressive” exchange and body language interpretation.

Comment text reads: “that’s not fighting that’s some very good gossip,” relating to lipreading an “aggressive” exchange.

Comment reads, “Bro they were just having tea,” under a discussion about an “aggressive” exchange.

Comment from Dean discussing Emma Stone and Margaret Qualley’s playful exchange.

Comment on Emma Stone and Margaret Qualley’s exchange suggests it’s a running joke, emphasizing no drama involved.