1. History of the MTV Movie Awards
Before diving into who has hosted the MTV Movie Awards over the years, it’s important to understand the show’s history.
The first MTV Movie Awards were held in 1987, honoring the best films of that year. Since then, the show has become an annual event, with a diverse array of awards categories including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Comedy.
Over the years, the MTV Movie Awards has also expanded to include international categories, as well as categories for TV shows and music videos. The show has also become known for its unique and often unpredictable format, with unexpected appearances and surprises becoming a staple of the event.
1. Early Years: 1987-1990
The first MTV Movie Awards in 1987 were hosted by Eddie Murphy, who was also the star of the year’s Best Picture winner, Coming to America.
In 1988, the MTV Movie Awards were hosted by Whoopi Goldberg and Rob Schneider, who were also co-hosts of the popular TV show Saturday Night Live. The show featured a mix of music and film, with performances by artists such as George Michael and Prince.
In 1989, the MTV Movie Awards were hosted by Tim Allen and Whitney Houston, who were both stars of the year’s Best Picture winner, The Princess Diaries. The show featured a mix of music and film, with performances by artists such as New Edition and Salt-N-Pepa.
In 1990, the MTV Movie Awards were hosted by Tim Allen and Chris Rock, who were both stars of the year’s Best Picture winner, Home Alone. The show featured a mix of music and film, with performances by artists such as Garth Brooks and LL Cool J.
1. 1991-2000: A Time of Change
The early ’90s saw the MTV Movie Awards evolve in terms of its format and presentation.
In 1991, the show was hosted by Tim Allen and Whitney Houston, who were also stars of the year’s Best Picture winner, The Lion King. The show featured a mix of music and film, with performances by artists such as LL Cool J and Salt-N-Pepa.
In 1992, the MTV Movie Awards were hosted by Tim Allen and Magic Johnson, who were both stars of the year’s Best Picture winner, Birds of Paradise. The show featured a mix of music and film, with performances by artists such as Whitney Houston and Garth Brooks.
In 1993, the MTV Movie Awards were hosted by Tim Allen and Rob Schneider, who were both stars of the year’s Best Picture winner, Innerspace. The show featured a mix of music and film, with performances by artists such as TLC and LL Cool J.
In 1994, the MTV Movie Awards were hosted by Tim Allen and Ice Cube, who were both stars of the year’s Best Picture winner, Higher Learning. The show featured a mix of music and film, with performances by artists such as TLC and Salt-N-Pepa.
In 1995, the MTV Movie Awards were hosted by Tim Allen and Chris Rock, who were both stars of the year’s Best Picture winner, Bad Boys. The show featured a mix of music and film, with performances by artists such as LL Cool J and Salt-N-Pepa.
In 1996, the MTV Movie Awards were hosted by Tim Allen and Eddie Murphy, who were both stars of the year’s Best Picture winner, Independence Day. The show featured a mix of music and film, with performances by artists such as LL Cool J and Salt-N-Pepa.
In 1997, the MTV Movie Awards were hosted by Tim Allen and Chris Rock, who were both stars of the year’s Best Picture winner, Titanic. The show featured a mix of music and film, with performances by artists such as LL Cool J and Salt-N-Pepa.
