Scarlett Johansson received an unexpected surprise at the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards when her husband Colin Jost mistakenly treated it like the Kids’ Choice Awards, drenching her in slime. Despite the hilarious mishap, Scarlett graciously accepted the Generation Award for her outstanding work spanning over thirty years in the entertainment industry. She expressed her gratitude for the amazing collaborators she has had the privilege to work with throughout her career.
Big surprise: During the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards, Scarlett Johansson ended up covered in slime when her husband Colin Jost confused the event for the Kids’ Choice Awards. In the midst of expressing her gratitude to her fans, the camera suddenly shifted to show Colin sneakily approaching her with a bowl of gooey green slime which he then proceeded to pour over her head. Completely taken aback, Scarlett exclaimed, ‘What on earth?!’ In response, Colin cheerfully shouted, ‘MTV! You’ve been slimed!’ An irate Scarlett pointed out, ‘That’s the Nickelodeon thing!’ while Colin awkwardly apologized. Curiously, Scarlett questioned where he had even found the slime, to which he admitted, ‘Amazon.’ With a sheepish grin, he quickly retreated, saying, ‘Love you.’
Uh-oh: Scarlett was receiving the Generation Award for her remarkable career achievements, when her comedian husband from SNL surprised her by sneaking up behind her with a bowl of green slime.
The green slime: He drenched Scarlet in the thick green goo, making sure it covered her completely.
Whoops! “MTV! You just got slimed!” Colin exclaimed. “That’s Nickelodeon, not MTV!” an irritated Scarlett retorted, with Colin apologizing profusely.
Host Leslie Jones, 53, kicked off the event with a hilarious WandaVision-themed skit.
The entertaining segment featured her journeying through TV history and causing havoc, only to be pulled back into reality upon realizing she was the first Black woman to host the MTV Movie & TV Awards.
She hilariously portrayed a character similar to Urkel in the Family Matters spoof called Leslie Matters.
In another parody, she took on the lead role in a skit inspired by The Jeffersons.
This year’s event spans two nights, with MTV Movie & TV Awards: UNSCRIPTED airing the following day to celebrate reality television.
Kicking off the event with a bang, host Leslie Jones, 53, brought the laughs with a hilarious spoof inspired by the popular show WandaVision.
She completely nailed the role: She portrayed a character similar to Urkel in the parody of Family Matters, called Leslie Matters.
Classic TV shows like The Jeffersons were also the subject of parody, with the humorous twist of her character leading the way.
Keeping the beats flowing was DJ Snoopadelic, also known as Snoop Dogg, who kept the crowd grooving with his musical mixes throughout the event.
42-year-old actor Anthony Mackie took home the first major award of the night at the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards for his starring role in the hit Disney+ show “The Falcon And The Winter Soldier.”
Excitedly, Anthony exclaimed, “Wow, this is absolutely incredible!” Reflecting on the challenges of the past year and a half, he acknowledged the tough experiences but emphasized that they had come out stronger on the other side. Anthony Mackie kicked off the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards with a big win for his standout role in The Falcon And The Winter Soldier on Disney+. The 42-year-old actor clinched the Best Hero award, to the applause of the audience and the presenting duo from This Is Us, Mandy Moore and Justin Hartley. Overflowing with gratitude, he thanked his amazing cast and crew for their support. He added, “Every single thing we’ve been through in the past eighteen months has been a real test, but we’ve come out of it even more resilient.”
Following the victory, Leslie made a playful appearance in a spoof of the film One Night In Miami, which imagines a fictional gathering between Malcom X, Muhammed Ali, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke.
Oh no: However, she was wearing the nurse outfit seen in Carey Mulligan’s Promising Young Woman finale, creating an eerie atmosphere as she attempted to charm the well-known men.
In a burst of vibrant color, Yvonne Orji from Insecure looked stunning in a tasseled dress as she joined Eric André to present the Best Performance in a Show award.
Later on, Leslie appeared in a spoof of One Night In Miami, a movie about a fictional encounter between Malcom X, Muhammed Ali, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke.
Dressed in a nurse outfit reminiscent of Carey Mulligan’s Promising Young Woman, she set a slightly eerie scene as she tried to charm the famous men.
The night was a big win for Marvel and Disney+, with Elizabeth Olsen taking home the trophy for WandaVision.
Anthony was also spotted sharing a hug with his fellow Avenger before the event kicked off.
The beginning of a winning streak: Marvel and Disney+ had a memorable night as Elizabeth Olsen clinched a victory for her role in WandaVision.
In an outstanding display of talent, she captivated audiences alongside Paul Bettany in the popular TV show.
Friends: Anthony was spotted embracing his colleague from the Avengers just before the event began. Following Elizabeth’s victory, Regé-Jean Page also took home the award for Breakthrough Performance for his popular Netflix series Bridgerton. He expressed his gratitude but also joked about his fear of accidentally crushing his trophy. Regé-Jean was later featured in a humorous Bridgerton parody, where the show was reimagined in the style of Zach Snyder’s extended version of Justice League, with characters admiring Page as he undressed.
Major Achievement: After Elizabeth’s victory, Regé-Jean Page stole the spotlight with his outstanding performance in the popular Netflix series Bridgerton, winning the breakthrough performance award.
Uncomfortably near: He mentioned feeling honored, yet also expressed concern that he might accidentally squash his prized golden popcorn.
Shining: Nasim Pedrad looked dazzling in a glittery minidress as she announced the winner for Best Comedic Performance. Leslie showcased her comedic skills in a funny skit where she got frustrated at Godzilla and King Kong fighting in her area. She hilariously grew in size to take on the two giant creatures. Later on, Leslie snagged the golden popcorn for Best Comedic Performance in Coming 2 America, surrounded by dancers in grass skirts as she received her award.
Quiet down! Leslie brought some humor to the show by participating in a pre-recorded skit where she expressed irritation at the noise caused by Godzilla and King Kong fighting in her neighborhood.
Confrontation: Filled with rage, she transformed into a towering figure ready to face off against the giant lizard and enormous ape in an epic battle.
Champion AND emcee: She scored a victory at the awards show by snagging the coveted golden popcorn for her outstanding comedic performance in Coming 2 America.
During her acceptance of the award, she was accompanied by dancers wearing grass skirts on both sides.
Popular TV series star, Regé-Jean, made a cameo in a funny Bridgerton spoof alongside Leslie, who couldn’t take his eyes off his handsome looks.
In an epic show reminiscent of Zach Snyder’s director’s cut of Justice League, Leslie couldn’t take her eyes off Page as he gracefully stripped down. The Best Kiss award went to Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline for their roles in the popular Netflix series Outer Banks, and they delighted the audience by reenacting their winning kiss. Elizabeth Olsen and Kathryn Hahn took home the award for Best Fight for their roles in Disney+’s WandaVision as Wanda and Agatha. Elizabeth playfully hinted at a possible on-stage kiss with Kathryn, who seemed open to the idea before clarifying that she was joking. They even playfully pretended to fight without stunt doubles, resulting in a comically fake and low-impact scuffle. Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan won Best Duo for The Falcon And The Winter Soldier, with Mackie joking at the end of his speech that he is now unemployed without his partner in crime by his side.
No battle is happening here: Taking home the prize for the top brawl were Elizabeth Olsen and Kathryn Hahn, known for their roles in Disney+’s WandaVision as Wanda and Agatha.
Playfully, Elizabeth jokingly suggested that they could have their own on-stage kiss, to which Kathryn responded with interest. However, she soon clarified that she was only joking.
Anthony Mackie took to the stage solo after winning Best Duo with Sebastian Stan for their work in The Falcon And The Winter Soldier, as Sebastian was unable to join him. Sacha Baron Cohen, known for his hilarious and highly acclaimed Borat films, was honored with the Comedic Genius award for his work in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. Seth Rogen introduced him, reminiscing about how Sacha gave him his first big job as a joke writer on Da Ali G Show. Rogen jokingly shared how Sacha always gets their friend to do a terrible impression whenever someone mentions their wife. He also commended Cohen for fearlessly putting himself in risky situations, such as getting too close to Rudy Giuliani’s infamous “ejaculate radius.”
Seth Rogen took the opportunity to introduce Sacha Baron Cohen, who was being honored with the Comedic Genius award. He fondly remembered the time when Sacha had hired him to write jokes for Da Ali G Show many years ago.
Rogen mentioned that Cohen was unavailable, so he decided to bring out the comedian in his iconic Borat persona.
Noticing a doppelganger: He expressed gratitude towards the crowd for their ‘golden tooth cup’ before being unexpectedly interrupted by his alter ego, Ali G.
Sacha pulled off a hat trick by returning as himself and calling out Ali G for appropriating Black culture in the suburbs.
Caught ya! In a hilarious twist, he pretended to be ‘humbled’ in a serious moment but quickly switched gears by interrupting himself as Bruno, sporting a pink sweater shirt embellished with nipples and a fake penis. Rogen playfully announced that Cohen wasn’t present, introducing the comedian in character as Borat. Expressing gratitude for his ‘cup of gold teeth,’ he was once again interrupted, this time by himself as Ali G. Sacha added to the comedic chaos by reappearing as himself, poking fun at Ali G’s appropriation of Black culture. In a series of witty interruptions, the evening was filled with laughter and entertainment.
Guess what happened? Chase Stokes made a surprise comeback to the stage following his win for Best Kiss, being joined by his Outer Banks castmates.
Kathryn Han made a victorious comeback by scooping up the award for Best Villain for her portrayal of Agatha in WandaVision. In a heartfelt speech, she expressed her gratitude, stating, “I am truly moved by this honor.”
In her origin story, she shared how she initially wanted to play Dorothy in a school production of The Wizard of Oz but ended up portraying the Tin Man instead. It was then that she discovered a bit of the Wicked Witch within herself. Later, Chase Stokes received a surprise on stage with his Outer Banks co-stars after winning Best Kiss. They presented the Best Villain award to Kathryn Hahn, who won for her role as Agatha in WandaVision on Disney+. Kathryn described the golden popcorn award as a childhood dream come true and expressed her gratitude to the fans who showered her with love from the audience.
Continuing the fun: Anthony Mackie returned on stage later in the program to announce the winner of the Most Frightened Performance award.
Spooky news: Victoria Pedretti snagged the award for her performance in The Haunting Of Bly Manor, the follow-up to the popular series The Haunting Of Hill House on Netflix.
Victoria expressed her admiration for her character, emphasizing how she faces her fears head-on, a quality she encouraged the audience to embrace as well. Anthony Mackie later appeared on stage to present the award for Most Frightened Performance, which went to Victoria Pedretti for her role in The Haunting Of Bly Manor, based on Henry James’ The Turn Of The Screw. This series served as a standalone follow-up to The Haunting Of Hill House, in which Pedretti also had a role. Victoria humorously mentioned her hope for future work that is “a little less devastating” compared to her previous horror projects.
Leslie appeared stylish in her zebra-patterned outfit as she sat beside a comical nun spoofing The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.
Exciting news: Yara Shahidi from Grown-ish rocked some cute pigtail hairstyles while revealing the winner for Best Performance in a film.
Respected: Chadwick Boseman was recognized for his exceptional acting in the Netflix movie Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, which is adapted from the iconic August Wilson play, surpassing many other talented actors in the process.
Yara graciously accepted the award on behalf of Chadwick Boseman, expressing gratitude for his lasting impact on the world through his art. She spoke on behalf of his fans and community, emphasizing how much he is missed and loved. Leslie returned in a stylish zebra-print suit, inspired by the Queen’s Gambit, but ended up playing more casual games like checkers and Jenga. Yara Shahidi, rocking pig tails, presented the award for Best Performance in a movie, which was rightfully won by Chadwick Boseman for his outstanding role in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.
During her latest project, Leslie embarked on a mission to create a funny video where she inserted herself into scenes from Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. In the clip, she portrayed an assistant to Viola Davis’ main character who comically interrupted the recording session to fetch her a Coke.
Throwing hands: When she walked into the shop, she encountered a group of Caucasian men who had no interest in helping her. So, she took matters into her own hands and gave them a beatdown off-camera.
She should have grabbed two sodas instead of one: After Leslie retrieved the drink, Ma Rainey quickly downed it in one gulp. Leslie later created a funny video where she inserted herself into scenes from Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. In the clip, she portrayed an assistant to Viola Davis’s character who had to interrupt the recording session to fetch her a Coke. However, when she went to a nearby store, she encountered some unhelpful white men who she humorously annihilated off-screen. When she finally returned with the soda, Ma Rainey wasted no time in gulping it down.
Putting down their weapons: William Zabka and Ralph Macchio set aside their feud from their hit Netflix show Cobra Kai to present the highly anticipated Best Movie award.
The creative team behind the series was shining bright at the event. Lana Condor, the star of the show, looked stunning in a black and silver sequined dress as she celebrated the award with author Jenny Han, who penned the original young adult series, and producer Matt Kaplan.
Suave: Henry Golding, known for his role in Crazy Rich Asians, donned a sleek black jacket paired with a simple white shirt as he briefly showcased a sneak peek of his upcoming G.I. Joe prequel Snake Eyes. Later on, William Zabka and Ralph Macchio, setting aside their on-screen rivalries from the Netflix series Cobra Kai, presented the prestigious Best Movie award to To All The Boys: Always And Forever, the final installment in the popular Netflix film series. Lana Condor, who plays a lead role in the series, dazzled in a stunning black-and-silver sequined dress while celebrating the award win alongside author Jenny Han and producer Matt Kaplan. Lana happily stayed in the background, allowing her colleagues to shine in the spotlight.
Finally, with a dramatic flourish, Leslie ecstatically revealed the ultimate prize of the night for Best Show, which was awarded to Disney+’s WandaVision.
Champions! Elizabeth Olsen and Kathryn Hahn took the stage one last time, dressed in coordinated black outfits.
Leslie enthusiastically announced the winner of the Best Show award as Disney+’s WandaVision, causing screams of excitement from the audience.
Elizabeth Olsen and Kathryn Hahn made a final appearance together on stage, both looking stunning in their matching black attire.
Expressing gratitude, Kathryn thanked their loyal fans for the prestigious honor bestowed upon their show and crew.
In true MTV style, Elizabeth closed the night with a timeless quote from Des’ree’s song, “You Gotta Be,” encouraging everyone to be bold, wise, and loving, as love will triumph in the end.
Thrilled: Kathryn expressed her gratitude on behalf of the show and its crew for the amazing recognition, thanking their wonderful fans.
At the end of the show, Elizabeth added a touch of sweetness by quoting the timeless 1994 hit “You Gotta Be” by Des’ree and reminding everyone that love is the key to saving the day.