Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024: Serena Williams Receives Legend Award, Renee Rapp Wins Breakout New Artist

The Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles hosted the 37th Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday. A procession of superstars walked the star-studded red carpet at this year’s annual award event, where numerous deserving candidates competed in the major categories.

Most significantly, Serena Williams received the Legend Award in recognition of her solidified place as a tennis superstar. Super vocalist Kelly Rowland presented the four-time Olympic gold medallist with a dazzling performance.

Renée Rapp also won the title of Breakout New Craftsman at this year’s annual honors ceremony, and she was bestowed with the honor of being covered in green sludge during her speech.

The night’s biggest winners were Taylor Quick, who took home three awards, including Most Loved Female Craftsman for the third time, and her NFL star boyfriend Travis Kelce, who won Most Loved Male Games Star even though they both cheated on the event.

The movie industry titan Barbie won the title of Most Loved Film, while its star Margot Robbie took first place in the category of Most Loved Film Entertainer. Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Craftsman, Timothée Chalamet, Adam Sandler, Anna Kendrick, and a few others were among the winners of the evening.

The 37th Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards was held at the Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on Saturday. Most notably, Serena Williams was recognized for her cemented status as a tennis icon and was honored with the Legend Award

At this year’s award ceremony, Renée Rapp took home the award for Breakout New Artist

Big winners of the night included Taylor Swift taking home a total of three awards, including Favorite Female Artist for her third time, despite being a no-show at the event

‘I am beyond thrilled to be here tonight to present the Kids’ Choice Legend Award to the one and only, my friend, Serena Williams,’ the Destiny Child’s member began.

‘She’s been making the case for legend status her entire life, ever since she was a kid. She started out training on public tennis courts in Compton, California [and] breaking into the professional ranks at just 14-years old. How many 14-year-olds out there?

‘As a friend, I’ve watched her continue to evolve beyond the world of tennis into the cultural icon she is today, encompassing fashion, entrepreneurship and activism.

‘Throughout her journey, she’s always pushed herself to be the best she can be,’ Rowland continued. ‘But it’s not just her dominance on and off the court — it’s the way she champions those around her and invites others to share in her success that makes her an inspiration to us all.’

The 23-time Grand Slam winner then took the stage.

‘I have so many people to thank for this amazing honor,’ she began. ‘First of all, thank you, Kelly, for presenting this to me.

‘This is so cool to have an incredibly special award made even more special by my wonderful friend giving it to me. Thank you, I love you so much.’

To her fans in the crowd, Williams gushed: ‘Oh, my God, this is so cool. You guys are, like, the greatest crowd ever. I needed you guys at Wimbledon.

The 23-time Grand Slam winner then took the stage to thank Rowland for presenting and her fans for awarding her with the flower

Rather than getting slimed, Williams was honored with gold confetti on stage

Singer extraordinare Kelly Rowland presented the four-time Olympic gold medalist with a gushing introduction

Williams thanked her family and fans for the award as well as her friend Rowland for presenting it to her

‘I have to thank my entire family for believing in me,’ she continued. ‘I look at the crowd with so many little legends, but I want you to know wherever you come from, you can do anything you put your mind to.

‘If you can do it, I can do it,’ she said. ‘So, receiving the Legend Award from you all is truly a gift and it means the absolute world to me, so thank you all very much.’

Earlier in the ceremony, Rapp won Breakout New Artist.

In the category, she was up against fellow nominees Tyla, Victoria Monét, Coco Jones, Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, Tate McRae, Teddy Swims.

The singer-songwriter, who gained recognition for starring as Regina George in the Broadway musical of Mean Girls, spoke about how she used to watch the award show as a child and thanked her fans for the honor.

‘Hi, guys. Hi, how are you doing? Good, you guys are so cute and so loud and yet so sweet,’ she began.

‘Thank you, very lovely. It’s very fun to be here, I used to watch this growing up all the time so this is quite a joy. And you guys all look very cute and very well dressed. So thank you, love you.’

For Favorite Male Voice from an Animated Movie, TikTok sensation Bella Poarch and record producer Benny Blanco presented the award to Adam Sandler for his role in Leo.

The singer-songwriter, who gained recognition for starring as Regina George in the Broadway musical of Mean Girls, spoke about how she used to watch the award show as a child and thanked her fans for the honor

She was given the gift of being covered in green slime during her speech

She was seen getting slime thrown into her face while onstage

For favorite male voice from an animated movie, TikTok sensation Bella Poarch and record producer Benny Blanco presented the award to Adam Sandler for his role in Leo

The actor — who has the second most Kids’ Choice Awards, 11 in total, in history, following closely behind Selena Gomez with 12 career gongs — won for voicing the titular lizard

Nominees for the category included Chris Pratt for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, both Brady Noon as well as Jackie Chan for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Justin Timberlake for Trolls Band Together and Shaimeik Moore for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Timothée Chalamet was seen onscreen accepting the favorite movie actor award for Wonka

The entertainer — who has the second most Children’s Decision Grants, 11 altogether, ever, following intently behind Selena Gomez with 12 vocation gongs — won for voicing the nominal reptile.

Chosen people for the classification included Chris Pratt for The Super Mario Brothers. Film, both Brady Early afternoon as well as Jackie Chan for Adolescent Freak Ninja Turtles: Freak Disorder, Justin Timberlake for Savages Rally and Shaimeik Moore for Insect Man: Across the Bug Stanza.

Anna Kendrick won Most loved Female Voice of a Vivified Film for her job as Poppy in Savages Unite as one.

Jack Dark additionally gotten two gestures for The Super Mario Brothers. Film and Kung Fu Panda 4.

Despite the fact that Dark didn’t win Most loved Male Voice, he actually accepted his blossom as he was granted Most loved Reprobate for his job as Bowser in The Super Mario Brothers. Film.

For voicing the fan-most loved scoundrel who captured Princess Peach, he brought back home the honor over his kindred candidates.

Gestures were given to Rapp as Regina George in Mean Young ladies, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula in The Little Mermaid, Keegan-Michael Key as the Head of Police in Wonka, Amy Schumer as Velvet in Savages Gather as one and Austin Steward as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in Hill: Section Two.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians won Most loved Children Television program while the series’ star Walker Scobell was granted the prize for Most loved Male television Star (Children).

For Most loved Children Female television Star, Olivia Rodrigo brought back home the honor for her job as Nini in Secondary School Melodic: The Melodic: The Series.

Anna Kendrick won Favorite Female Voice of an Animated Movie for her role as Poppy in Trolls Band Together

The actress took the stage in a pink, floral minidress to accept her bright orange blimp

After thanking her fans, she posed on the orange carpet with her new award

During the ceremony, Jelly Roll, who was nominated for Breakout New Artist, took the stage to present with supermodel Heidi Klum at one point

The musician looked ecstatic as he was sprayed with the iconic green slime

A highlight was his halftime show moment with Klum and a marching band 

Shameik Moore was also seen taking the stage to accept the Favorite Animated Movie award for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

The 29-year-old actor is best known for voicing Miles Morales in the animated Spider-Man film and its sequels

Film industry juggernaut Barbie brought back home the honor for Most loved Film while its star Margot Robbie was the champ of the Most loved Film Entertainer class.

Shameik Moore was additionally seen making that big appearance to acknowledge the Most loved Vivified Film grant for Insect Man: Across the Bug Stanza.

The current year’s #1 Animation was the long-running SpongeBob SquarePants.

Timothée Chalamet was seen onscreen tolerating the Most loved Film Entertainer grant for his job as Willy Wonka in Wonka.

Youthful Sheldon won Most loved Family Television program and its star Iain Armitage additionally accepted top distinction as Most loved Male television Star (Family).

He was additionally joined by his co-stars, including new dad Montana Jordan, in front of an audience for an acknowledgment discourse.

Miranda Cosgrove brought back home the honor for Most loved Female television Star (Family) for her job as Carly in iCarly.

The current year’s #1 Unscripted TV drama was America Has Ability.

In the music class, Rodrigo won Most loved Collection with Guts while Sabrina Woodworker brought back home Most loved Viral Melody for Coffee.

Envision Mythical serpents was the champ of Most loved Music Gathering.

Billie Eilish Would i say i was Made For? for the Barbie film soundtrack got the airship for Main tune.

Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson were also a couple of the presenters at this year’s award ceremony, getting the crowd excited to see more stars be slimed

Henry Golding, who presented at the annual award ceremony, was seen posing after getting properly slimed

He was seen getting green slime poured over his head while speaking onstage 

Iain Armitage was seen taking the stage to accept the award for favorite family TV show for Young Sheldon

He was also joined by his co-stars, including new dad Montana Jordan

Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice’s collaboration with Aqua for Barbie World notched Favorite Music Collaboration.

Post Malone notched Favorite Male Artist while Taylor Swift won Favorite Female Artist of the year.

Swift was also this year’s Favorite Global Music Star and won Favorite Ticket of the year for The Eras Tour while her NFL star boyfriend Travis Kelce was awarded Favorite Male Sports Star.

Favorite Female Sports Star was awarded to the most decorated gymnast in history Simone Biles.

McKenna Grace and Kylie Cantrall were also in attendance, taking the stage to present

Cantrall — who is known for starring in projects such as Raven’s Home and Descendants: The Rise Of Red — joined the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire actress onstage 

In the gaming category, Kai Cenat won Favorite Gamer while Roblox was awarded Favorite Video Game.

MrBeast won Favorite Male Creator while Lexi Rivera took home the award for Favorite Female Creator.

Jordan Matter/Salish Matter won Favorite Creator Family while Bella Poarch took home Favorite Social Music Star.

The award ceremony opened with Paul Russell performing his smash hit Lil Boo Thang.

The Kid LAROI also performed a three-song medley of some of his hits, including Nights Like This, new single Girls and Stay, at the vibrant award show.