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Chadwick Boseman received a posthumous award,
for best performance in a movie, for his final film, the jazz
period drama "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." The "Black Panther"
actor, 43, died in August 2020 of colon cancer.
"His impact is everlasting and we are eternally grateful for the
way his presence and his art has changed the world. We love you
and miss you," said "Black-ish" actress Yara Shahidi, accepting
the award on Boseman's behalf.
"WandaVision," the Disney+ series that gives starring roles to
supporting superhero characters Wanda Maximoff and Vision, was
chosen best TV show in the fan-voted awards, while Elizabeth
Olson won for best performance for her portrayal of the lead
character Wanda.
Kathryn Hahn took home the golden popcorn statuette for best
villain for her role as nosy neighbor Agatha in "WandaVision,"
which also won the popular best fight trophy for a battle
between Agatha and Wanda.
"Black Widow" star Johansson was honored with MTV's Generation
Award in recognition of her Hollywood career.
In a video message, Johansson thanked her fans for their
support. "I realize what an absolute gift it is to be able to
have the opportunity to do what I love," she said.
Baron Cohen appeared as his outrageous characters Borat, Bruno,
the Dictator and Ali G., as well as himself, to accept the
Comedic Genius award presented by Hollywood producer, Seth Rogen,
who called the British actor and writer "the most fearless
performer I have ever known."
Leslie Jones hosted the show in Los Angeles before a small,
COVID-tested and mostly unmasked live audience and a larger
audience on huge video screens.
Elsewhere, Asian-American young adult romance "To All the Boys:
Always and Forever," was chosen best movie, while British actor
Rege-Jean Page won for his breakthrough performance in the hit
TV romantic series "Bridgerton."
MTV's awards for reality shows will be handed out in a separate
ceremony to be broadcast on Monday night.
(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Karishma Singh)
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