The was a landmark two-night event held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, marking a grand return to in-person ceremonies after a pandemic-induced hiatus. The event was split into two distinct segments: a scripted awards night hosted by comedian Leslie Jones on May 16, and an inaugural "Unscripted" ceremony hosted by Nikki Glaser on May 17 to celebrate reality television . Night One: Scripted Highlights
The first night was dominated by the Marvel Cinematic Universe and nostalgic teen romances:
: The fan-voted Best Movie went to Netflix's To All the Boys: Always and Forever . 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards YIFY
: RuPaul’s Drag Race won big, taking home Best Competition Series and Best Reality Cast. Host Performance
: Chadwick Boseman posthumously received the award for Best Performance in a Movie for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom , receiving a standing ovation from the small, live audience. The was a landmark two-night event held at
: The cast of Jersey Shore Family Vacation received the first-ever Reality Royalty lifetime achievement award.
: Anthony Mackie won Best Hero for his role in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier , and also shared Best Duo with co-star Sebastian Stan . : RuPaul’s Drag Race won big, taking home
The second night focused on the "jaw-dropping" drama of reality TV: