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21 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About The Food Served At Awards Shows, The Met Gala, And More

In his Best Actor acceptance speech at the Critics Choice Awards, Paul Giamatti joked, "Everybody get their pizza in a bag, by the way? I think that’d be a good endorsement. Paul Giamatti for pizza in a bag."

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Awards season is known for its glitz and glamour, but that doesn't always apply to the food. Some shows hire extremely talented chefs to cater delicious, fancy meals, but others provide not quite so impressive dining options...or literally no food at all.

Here are 21 interesting behind-the-scenes facts about the food served at awards shows and more:

1. According to the LA Times, the Dolby Theatre bans all food and drink inside the Oscars. Attendees have to leave the theater to get to the bars and "lone snack table" in the lobby. So, it's not surprising that some people sneak in their own food.

Guests at a circular bar with an arch backdrop in an elegant event setting
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