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Serena Williams Honored with Prestigious Award at Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, Leaving a Lasting Impression with Her Speech

Entertainment — 11/07/2024

The 37th Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards took place at the Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on Saturday.

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

This year’s ceremony saw a parade of celebrities on the star-studded red carpet, with many worthy contenders competing in top categories.

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

Most notably, Serena Williams was honored with the Legend Award for her iconic status in tennis. Kelly Rowland, the singer extraordinaire, presented the four-time Olympic gold medalist with a heartfelt introduction.

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

Renée Rapp was also a standout, winning the Breakout New Artist award and experiencing the traditional green slime treatment during her speech.

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

Among the night’s big winners, Taylor Swift took home three awards, including Favorite Female Artist for the third time, while her NFL star boyfriend Travis Kelce won Favorite Male Sports Star, despite both being no-shows at the event.

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

Barbie, the box-office sensation, won Favorite Movie, and its star Margot Robbie received the Favorite Movie Actress award.

Other notable winners included Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Timothée Chalamet, Adam Sandler, and Anna Kendrick.

Kelly Rowland kicked off Serena Williams’ introduction with a heartfelt speech, celebrating Williams’ journey from training on public tennis courts in Compton, California, to becoming a cultural icon in fashion, entrepreneurship, and activism.

Williams then took the stage to express her gratitude, thanking Rowland, her family, and her fans for the honor. She emphasized that anyone can achieve their dreams, no matter where they come from.

Adam Sandler won Favorite Male Voice from an Animated Movie for his role in Leo, adding to his impressive tally of 11 Kids’ Choice Awards.

Anna Kendrick received the Favorite Female Voice of an Animated Movie award for her role as Poppy in Trolls Band Together.

Timothée Chalamet accepted the Favorite Movie Actor award for his role in Wonka.

Young Sheldon was named Favorite Family TV Show, with its star Iain Armitage also winning Favorite Male TV Star (Family).

Miranda Cosgrove took home the award for Favorite Female TV Star (Family) for her role in iCarly.

America’s Got Talent won Favorite Reality Show, and Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts was named Favorite Album, while Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso won Favorite Viral Song.

Imagine Dragons was awarded Favorite Music Group, and Billie Eilish’s What Was I Made For? from the Barbie movie soundtrack won Favorite Song.

Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice’s collaboration Barbie World won Favorite Music Collaboration. Post Malone was named Favorite Male Artist, while Taylor Swift won Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Global Music Star, and Favorite Ticket of the Year for The Eras Tour.

Simone Biles was awarded Favorite Female Sports Star, and Kai Cenat won Favorite Gamer. Roblox was named Favorite Video Game, MrBeast won Favorite Male Creator, and Lexi Rivera took home Favorite Female Creator.

The award ceremony opened with a performance by Paul Russell of his Һit Lil Boo Thang, and The Kid LAROI performed a medley of his hits, including Nights Like This, his new single Girls, and Stay.