MTV Movie Awards: As Laid-Back & Loose-Lipped As Ever
By Karin Nelson
Fashion Wire Daily
Fashion Wire Daily NY June 4, 2001 - What begins with Shannon Elizabeth's breasts and ends with Hugh Jackman's chest? Not surprisingly, the 2001 MTV Movie Awards, held Saturday night at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Pulling a J.Lo, Elizabeth made no apologies backstage for her barely-visible brown chiffon Anne Bowen outfit. "I wanted to have a good time. It's a fun outfit, and it's been awhile since I've dressed this way," she explained confidently to the press. And if you were planning on holding your breath for three hours to see Hugh Jackman's chest, don't. Suffice to say, Mr. Jackman is in desperate need of a good self-tanner and a merciless waxer.
In true MTV no-holds-barred form, the show, which was hosted by Kirsten Dunst and Jimmy Fallon, entailed an illustrious array of celebs engaging in SNL-like skits and bawdy behavior. The celebs let the laughter and expletives fly: Samuel L. Jackson questioning "Who's the second baddest mother-f---er after me?" Drea de Matteo stating "The letter W has a long and s----y history when it comes to band names," and good-girl Britney Spears asking Kirsten Dunst how she'd like an impression of her foot up her ass. It is definitely a rare occasion indeed when Lil' Kim and Sean "Puffy" Combs are the least provocative of the bunch.
Fashion-wise, there were some cute summery outfits. Cameron Diaz looked beach-bum chic in a rainbow striped bandeau, a white flowing skirt, and dreadlocks; Sofia Coppola was cocktail-party pretty in Marc Jacobs; and Mandy Moore was in a pink babydoll dress. The get-up of choice appeared to be jeans, stilettos, and an interesting top, as evidenced by Piper Perabo in a Chloe turquoise blouse, Rhea Durham in a gold lamé number, and Julia Stiles in a belly-baring Mets halter.
But lest anyone forget this is an awards show, some of the winners included Tom Cruise in "Mission Impossible II" for Best Male Performance, Julia Roberts in "Erin Brockovich" for Best Female Performance, "Gladiator" for Best Movie, Sean Patrick Thomas and Julia Stiles for Best Kiss in "Save the Last Dance," and Robert De Niro's question in "Meet the Parents" -- "Are you a pothead, Focker?" -- for Best Line from a Movie.
The show will air on Thursday, June 7 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT). For more information, head to www.mtv.com.
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Beyonce Knowles from Destiny's Child at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles CA, 06/02/2001
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Cameron Diaz at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles CA, 06/02/2001
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Destiny's Child at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles CA, 06/02/2001
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Dominique Swain (front) at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles CA, 06/02/2001
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Julia Stiles at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles CA, 06/02/2001
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Mandy Moore at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles CA, 06/02/2001
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Molly Sims at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles CA, 06/02/2001
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Pink at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles CA, 06/02/2001
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Gavin McGregor Rossdale and Gwen Stefani at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles CA, 06/02/2001
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