See below for exclusive photos and reflections from the stars as they bask in their Oscars afterglow.

It is my heart, he says.

Its beautiful to wake up and find [the Oscar statues] are still here.

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Art Streiber for EW

Its a beautiful reality, and hes right its beginning to sink in.

I can finally exhale.

I was bleary-eyed, exhausted, numb and couldnt believe that really just happened to me, Janney says.

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Art Streiber for EW

Shed debated using a joke to kick off her now well-known acceptance speech.

I took a breath and I just thought, Nah, Im going to do it.'

On the table was breakfast, an Oscar, and of course a kettle of tea.

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Art Streiber for EW

(See if you could spot the many Winston Churchill Easter eggs scattered about.)

The real prize is having your family with you to celebrate, says Oldman, 59.

Acting is a selfish passion because there are times when they lose out.

Youre physically there, but your head is elsewhere.

My friend reminded me that Im now a part of this history.

It feels really, really good.