If Twitter is for recapping award shows live, then Instagram is the place for all the behind-the-scenes glam.。

There was a lot of action at this year's MTV Video Music Awards. Pics were snapped by everyone—from Beyoncé to the U.S. Women's Gymnastics team.。

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Instagram revealed the most popular moments shared on the platform and you can check 'em out below. Hint: There's a lot of smiling and star-studded selfies.。

SEE ALSO:Chrissy Teigen skipped the VMA's and chose delicious sandwiches instead。

SEE ALSO:Chrissy Teigen skipped the VMA's and chose delicious sandwiches instead。

Drake Rihanna 4Ever 。

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Beyoncé now has the most VMAs in the history of the show。

The greatest Olympian of all time met the greatest selfie taker of all time (oh, and Kanye West and the lovely mother of Boomer Phelps was present as well).。

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Team USA met Kim and snapped this All-American photo.。

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Greatness meets greatness. 。

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"Hi My Name Is Jaden, I Like Turtles And I Like Fruit."。

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The return of Britney.。

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Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Lauren Branche, Kim Kardashian and Cassie graciously took a group pic with some loyal fans.。

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Nick Minaj and Meek Mill smiling on the white carpet. 。

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Fifth Harmony celebrated their wins with a glamorous Instagram video. 。View this post on Instagram。TopicsInstagram 。