Awards for Best Villains in Hollywood: A Comprehensive Guide

The entertainment industry celebrates the most memorable antagonists in the form of various awards. From iconic movie villains to the most menacing TV characters, these awards honor the talents that captivate audiences with their sinister charm. Let's delve into the history and winners of the awards designed to highlight these notorious figures in Hollywood.

Hollywood's Most Notorious Villains

Hollywood has a rich tapestry of memorable antagonists who have left an indelible mark on cinema history. These villains are often celebrated and revered, with several awards recognizing the best performances in the role of a villain.

MTV Movie Awards for Best Villain

The MTV Movie Award for Best Villain began in 1992, and has since become a tribute to some of the most memorable and impactful villains in cinema. Here is a comprehensive list of the winners and the films they starred in:

1992: Rebecca De Mornay - The Hand That Rocks the Cradle 1993: Jennifer Jason Leigh - Single White Female 1994: Alicia Silverstone - The Crush 1995: Dennis Hopper - Speed 1996: Kevin Spacey - Se7en 1997: Jim Carrey - The Cable Guy 1998: Mike Myers - Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery 1999: Stephen Dorff - Blade (and Matt Dillon for There's Something About Mary) 2000: Mike Myers - Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 2001: Jim Carrey - How the Grinch Stole Christmas 2002: Denzel Washington - Training Day 2003: Daveigh Chase - The Ring 2004: Lucy Liu - Kill Bill: Volume 1 2005: Ben Stiller - DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story 2006: Hayden Christensen - Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith 2007: Jack Nicholson - The Departed 2008: Johnny Depp - Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street 2009: Heath Ledger - The Dark Knight 2010: Tom Felton - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2011: Tom Felton - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 1 2012: Jennifer Aniston - Horrible Bosses 2013: Tom Hiddleston - The Avengers 2014: Mila Kunis - Oz the Great and Powerful 2015: Meryl Streep - Into the Woods 2016: Adam Driver - Star Wars: The Force Awakens 2017: Jeffrey Dean Morgan - The Walking Dead 2018: Michael B. Jordan - Black Panther 2019: Josh Brolin - Avengers: Endgame 2020: No ceremony 2021: Kathryn Hahn - WandaVision 2022: Daniel Radcliffe - The Lost City

Teen Choice Awards for Choice Movie Villain and Choice TV Villain

The Teen Choice Awards also recognize some of the most villainous performances in both movies and television. Here are some notable winners:

Teen Choice Awards for Choice Movie Villain

1999: Sarah Michelle Gellar - Cruel Intentions 2000: Mike Myers - Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 2001: Dwayne Johnson - The Mummy Returns 2002: Seann William Scott - American Pie 2 2003: Colin Farrell - Daredevil 2004: Seann William Scott - American Wedding 2005: Jennifer Coolidge - A Cinderella Story (Choice Movie Sleazebag) and Jim Carrey - Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events (Choice Movie Villain) 2006: Bill Nighy - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest 2007: Johnny Depp - Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street 2008: Cam Gigandet - Twilight 2009: Rachelle Lefevre - The Twilight Saga: New Moon 2010: Tom Felton - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 1 2011: Alexander Ludwig - The Hunger Games 2012: Adam DeVine - Pitch Perfect 2013: Donald Sutherland - The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 2014: Bella Thorne - The DUFF 2015: Adam Driver - Star Wars: The Force Awakens 2016: Luke Evans - Beauty and the Beast 2017: Michael B. Jordan - Black Panther 2018: Josh Brolin - Avengers: Endgame 2019: No ceremony 2020: No ceremony 2021: No ceremony

Teen Choice Awards for Choice TV Villain

2007: Vanessa Williams - Ugly Betty 2008: Ed Westwick - Gossip Girl 2009: Ed Westwick - Gossip Girl 2010: Ian Somerhalder - The Vampire Diaries 2011: Justin Bieber - CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 2012: Janel Parrish - Pretty Little Liars 2013: Janel Parrish - Pretty Little Liars 2014: Dylan O'Brien - Teen Wolf 2015: Vanessa Ray - Pretty Little Liars 2016: Janel Parrish - Pretty Little Liars 2017: Janel Parrish - Pretty Little Liars 2018: Mark Consuelos - Riverdale 2019: Cameron Monaghan - Gotham 2020: No ceremony 2021: No ceremony 2022: No ceremony

These awards continue to celebrate the most memorable villains on both the big and small screens, marking significant moments in the history of cinematic and television storytelling. Whether it's through memorable antagonists or their performance, these awards highlight the enduring impact of such characters on popular culture.

For fans of Hollywood villains, these awards provide a thrilling nostalgia trip back through the years, and a sense of why certain performances have resonated with audiences. As entertainment continues to evolve, so too will the villains that inspire us and challenge us to confront the darker aspects of our nature.