Oprah Winfrey was more thank just one of the stars of the Academy Awards on Sunday night, first sneaking under the security rope to get to the red carpet and later accepting a Lego Oscar.

Oprah Winfrey Cuts Security Line At The Oscars

Winfrey, who was recognized as a producer of Best Picture nominee Selma, provided Oscar viewers with more than a few highlights. First, Winfrey – arguably the biggest star in attendance – was so anxious to get onto the illustrious red carpet, she ducked under the velvet rope while waiting in the security line. Good Morning America caught the moment, sharing it on their Instagram page. Winfrey, who wore a stunning Vera Wang gown to the Oscars, simply lifted the rope and ran out on the other side.

Oprah does NOT need your permission to bypass your weak security ropes. #oscars #redcarpet

A photo posted by Good Morning America (@goodmorningamerica) on Feb 22, 2015 at 5:28pm PST

Winfrey was later the subject of host Neil Patrick Harris’ most awkward joke of the night – comparing her wealth to the box office gross of American Sniper – and was the recipient of a Lego Oscar during the performance of Best Original Song nominee “Everything Is Awesome.”

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Olivia Truffaut-Wong was born and raised in Berkeley, California, where she developed her love of all things entertainment. After moving to New York City to earn her degree in Film Studies, she stayed on the East Coast to follow her passion and become an entertainment writer. She lives on a diet of television, movies and food.