Drew Barrymore is taking her daytime talk show hosting skills to the next level for the 2023 MTV Movie and TV Awards.
The Golden Globe Award-winning actress announced Wednesday that she has been tapped to serve as the mistress of ceremonies for the channel’s annual fete to celebrate the best of the year’s movies and television.
“And now, for a breaking Drew’s News report, we go to our special correspondent, M3GAN,” Barrymore said during a segment of her nationally syndicated talk show.
“Thank you, Drew,” replied Barrymore, dressed as the popular new horror film character. “I actually have news for you: You’re hosting the 2023 MTV Movie and TV Awards. How exciting.”
The “Charlie’s Angels” star, as herself, said she was looking forward to the show, which is all about the fans. “It’s going to an epic night, big moments, huuuuuuge movie stars,” she said. “Cocaine Bear, are you free on May 7?,” she said referencing the recent box office hit.
Barrymore is no stranger to the MTV Movie and TV Awards. She’s been nominated for nine of the awards — called Golden Popcorns — and has taken home three. Her first was for best kiss in the 1998 Adam Sandler-powered comedy “The Wedding Singer.” She also won the award for best onscreen team for “Charlie’s Angels” and last year took home the prize for best talk/topical show.
In 2020, the “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” actress joined her frequent co-star Sandler for the special Dynamic Duo honor at MTV’s Greatest of All Time Awards.
The 2023 MTV Movie and TV Awards is scheduled to broadcast live from Los Angeles’ Barker Hangar on May 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The show will air internationally in more than 150 countries.
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