A rough edition had MTV Movie & TV Awards 2023, this after the United States Writers Union strike.

Initially it was expected that the event would be broadcast live, but due to the strike this was changed and it was decided to broadcast a pre-recorded special.

One of the obstacles came after Drew Barrymore’s withdrawal in solidarity with the union. Fragments of previous editions were also broadcast during the broadcast.

These were the winners of the gala:

Best video: Scream VI

Best Performance: The last of us

Best Performance in a Motion Picture: TomCruise, Top gun: Maverick

Best Show Performance: Jenna Ortega, merlin

Dear Hero: Peter Pascal, The last of us

Best Comedy Performance: Adam Sandler, Murder mystery 2

Best Villain: elizabeth olsen, Doctor Strange in the multiverse of madness

best kiss: Madison Bailey and Rudy Pankow, Outdoor benches

Scariest Execution: Jennifer Coolidge, The White Lotus

Best Fight: Gale Weathers vs Ghostface, Scream VI

Best Breakthrough Performance: joseph quinn, stranger things

Best Duet: Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, The last of us

Best Song: carolinaTaylor Swift

Best Music Documentary: Selena Gomez: My mind and me

Best Documentary Reality Show: The Kardashians

Best presenter: Drew Barrymore, The Drew Barrymore Show

Comedy Genius Award: Jennifer Coolidge