MTV Gives Out Golden Popcorn

Jim Carrey greets fans as he accepts the MTV Generation Award at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards in Culver City, Calif., June 3, 2006. The unconventional ceremony, held on a soundstage at Sony Studios, is scheduled to air at 8:30 p.m. June 8 on MTV. The awards are based on fan votes.

Jim Carrey, right, dances with Will Ferrell after Carrey accepted the MTV Generation Award on June 3, 2006. In paying tribute to Carrey, Ferrell told the audience: "This man's versatility makes Thomas Jefferson look like a big, fat idiot."

Vince Vaughn, on the video screen, and Owen Wilson accept the Best On-Screen Team award for their work on "Wedding Crashers" at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards. Vaughn said that working with Wilson made him "feel like a jockey on the back of a great horse." Wilson quipped: "I thought we had a shot at best on-screen kiss." While they didn't win that trophy, "Wedding Crashers" was named best movie.

Jake Gyllenhaal accepts the Best Kiss award for his work with Heath Ledger in "Brokeback Mountain," at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards. Gyllenhaal also won the prize for best performance for his work in the film. "This is a real honor, not just for me and Heath but for all of you, that you picked this movie and this kiss over all the other ones," Gyllenhaal said.

Another honor for "Wedding Crashers" went to Isla Fisher for he breakthrough performance. Said the actress, with a grin: "For most people, playing a bipolar nymphomaniac would have been a challenge. But I just played myself."

Rapper LL Cool J presented Spike Lee with the Silver Bucket of Excellence for "Do the Right Thing," his 1989 film examining racial tensions. The prize honors a movie from the past that has present-day resonance. "The sad thing is that the issues that we tried to address with 'Do the Right Thing' are still with us today, so how much progress have we made?" Lee asked as he accepted his award.

John C. Reilly, left, Jessica Alba (who hosted the awards show) and Will Ferrell arrive for the 2006 MTV Movie Awards. Ferrell and Reilly came to the show as the rebel racecar drivers they play in the forthcoming "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby." The pair didn't win anything, but gave a thank-you speech anyway. They presented the Best Comedic Performance prize to Steve Carell for "The 40-Year-Old Virgin."

And here is Steve Carell as he accepts the Best Comedic Performance award for his work in "The 40-Year Old Virgin," at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards on June 3, 2006.

Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx, the team soon to be seen in the big-screen rendition of "Miami Vice," presented the prize for best fight. The winners: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt for their fiery feud in "Mr. & Mrs. Smith." Quipped Farrell: "Angelina and Brad are stuck in traffic. They're doing their thing and we all wish them a big congratulations." Jolie recently gave birth to the couple's daughter in Africa.

Jessica Alba accepts the Sexiest Performance award for her work on "Sin City," at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards on June 3, 2006. "Thank you to all the perverts who voted for me," she said. "Thank you to the fans. I do movies for you. Practice safe sex and drive hybrids if you can."

Actor Christian Bale accepts the Best Hero award at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards on June 3, 2006, for his role in "Batman Begins." He thanked his wife, whom he called "my own personal Wonder Woman."

From left, Matt Dillon, Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson present the Best Villain award onstage at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards on June 3, 2006.

Hayden Christensen arrives at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards in Culver City, Calif., on Saturday, June 3, 2006. He was named best villain for his turn as Darth Vader in "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith." He thanked George Lucas "for giving me the chance to play such a cool character."

Singer Ludacris and actress Rosario Dawson present the Frightened Performance award at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards on June 3, 2006.

Actress Jennifer Carpenter, who won the award for Frightened Performance for her work in "The Exorcism of Emily Rose," poses backstage at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards on June 3, 2006.

Presenter Adam Sandler greets fans at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards on June 3, 2006.

Christina Aguilera performs "Ain't No Other Man" during the 2006 MTV Movie Awards on June 3, 2006.

Presenter Zach Braff runs on stage at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards on June 3, 2006. This is the awards show where a teen-is-king attitude reigns, where stars step out in jeans and use the f-word in acceptance speeches. "It's not even like an awards show," said Braff. "It feels like a birthday party."

Presenters Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock take the stage at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards on June 3, 2006.

Jessica Simpson sits with her father, Joe, at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards on June 3, 2006.