MTV Awards 2023: Winners and Losers of the MTV Movie & TV Awards
The 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards saw a mix of stars walk away with their coveted golden popcorn trophies, while others were left empty-handed (CNN). Amid a tumultuous week of production changes caused by the writers’ strike, the MTV Awards ceremony persisted, albeit with a pretaped show that aired on May 7 (Variety).
Drew Barrymore had originally been slated to host the awards, but stepped down from her position in support of the writers’ strike, with plans to return as host for the 2024 edition (Billboard). After the withdrawal of Barrymore and the Writers Guild of America’s (WGA) threat to picket the event, the awards show was broadcast as a pretaped program (GoldDerby).
Among the winners were Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez, both garnering awards in music-related categories (Billboard). HBO series “The Last” was another significant winner of the night (Parade). A complete list of winners can be found on various sources, such as Los Angeles Times and NBC Los Angeles.
While the night saw some triumphant moments, it was also riddled with awkward and unusual scenes, a result of the show being pretaped and lacking a host (Vulture). Despite these changes and the uncertainty surrounding the production, the awards ceremony pushed through, celebrating the best in movies and television while acknowledging the impact of the ongoing writers’ strike.
With the MTV Awards 2023 concluded, fans and industry professionals alike now look forward to the 2024 edition, which promises the return of host Drew Barrymore and a renewed commitment to supporting the creative forces behind the entertainment we love (People).
