Twilight, Tweens Dominate MTV Movie Awards

MTV Movie Awards are filled with laughs and shocks, plus Twilight sweeping the show

By Megan Masters Jun 01, 2009 4:00 AMTags
Robert Pattinson, Kristen StewartJeff Kravitz/Getty Images

The 2009 MTV Movie Awards may have resembled the Teen Choice Awards, but that doesn't mean the show was any less entertaining.

Host Andy Samberg presided over a fast-paced evening filled plenty of songs, surprises and salty language.

Let's get to the highlights...

Twilight-tastic: To the surprise of, well, no one, Twilight dominated the show, allowing Rob Pattinson to pop up onstage throughout the show. Kristen Stewart was also a scene stealer. The actress took home the popcorn for Best Actress and proceeded to drop the trophy on stage, saying, "So I was just about as awkward as you thought I would be."  

Old Folks Steal the Show: Much of the night looked like a scene out of one of the shows most nominated flicks, High School Musical 3, but even the old folks had something to offer.

Jim Carrey popped up out of the crowd (vaguely resembling a trench coat flasher) and egged Samberg on, taunting him to show off those insanely successful Saturday Night Live Digital Shorts, which led into Forrest Whitaker, Chris Isaak and LeAnn Rhimes performing a rousing medley of "Jizz in My Pants," "I'm on a Boat" and the classic "Dick in a Box."  

Ben Stiller was honored with the MTV Generation Award, but was overshadowed by the presentation itself. A good sport and clearly in on the joke, Stiller sat back while Zac Efron, Triumph the Dog and Kiefer Sutherland "praised" the actor's work.   

Said Efron, "You first made your mark directing the now classic Reality Bites. I was actually 5 at the time so I don't remember it, but I wouldn't miss being here for anything...because I'm a huge fan of the show 24."

Sutherland feigned an abundance of emotion in his tribute. "Your work is inspired and inspiring. Each scene replays in my mind as precious, as cherished moments in my own life. You make me want to be a better actor. There is nothing you can't do. My god you're so good! I love you, man."

Samberg, Will Ferrell and Mr. Star Trek himself, J.J. Abrams performed a music video called "Cool Guys Don't Look at Explosions," referring to the iconic movie shot of guys walking away in slow motion as something blows up. Also notable? Abrams in that 80s throwback keyboard print blazer. Radical!

Are They or Aren't They? The much-talked about duo of Stewart and Pattinson certainly didn't solve that mystery. In fact, the Best Kiss winners played it up and slowly went in for the kill only to fake us all out when Stewart quickly brushed him off and thanked the fans.

Sneak Peeks Mania: The blockbusters are on their way and everyone got a tiny taste of what's to come tonight. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, G. I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra and Public Enemies all debuted first looks to viewers. Also on the list? Samberg's version of New Moon in which he plays a vampire with a black and red cape who fights a man in a werewolf mask.

Why So Serious? Stunner Megan Fox wanted nothing to do with Samberg's opener rap sequence. When the actor playfully flirted and invited her to leave with him, she refused to crack a smile. Not only did she not play along, the camera had to cut away from her while Samberg awkwardly kept rapping.   

Oddest Pairing? Benjamin Button's Taraji P. Henson (in a super-mini dress) and The Hangover guys Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Justin Bartha introducing a musical performance by Eminem

Other Highlights? Slim Shady showing that he is still unable to laugh at himself. The man who has made a career insulting everyone in Hollywood stormed out of the show following Sacha Baron Cohen flying in as a throng-clad Bruno and landing butt-first in Em's face.

Hayden Panettiere debuting a foul mouth while presenting the WTF Award, and recipient Amy Poehler's far surpassing the petite actress with a bleep-tastic thank you speech of her own. 

Lil' Wayne telling co-presenter Leighton Meester that he's guesting on her show Gossip Girl next season as Chuck Bass's other uncle—the original uncle slept with her character Blair last season.

Last but not least, nice guy Denzel Washington came out to present with his aspiring actress daughter—and glowed with pride as any father would do.

Here's the complete list of winners at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards:

  • Best Movie: Twilight
  • Best Male Performance: Zac Efron, High School Musical 3: Senior Year
  • Best Female Performance: Kristen Stewart, Twilight
  • Breakthrough Performance, Male: Robert Pattinson, Twilight
  • Breakthrough Performance, Female: Ashley Tisdale, High School Musical 3: Senior Year
  • Best Comedic Performance: Jim Carrey, Yes Man
  • Best Villain: Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight
  • Best Fight: Robert Pattinson vs. Cam Gigandet, Twilight
  • Best Kiss: Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, Twilight
  • Best WTF Moment: Peeing in the Sink, Amy Poehler in Baby Mama
  • Best Song From a Movie: Miley Cyrus, "The Climb," Hannah Montana: The Movie

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