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Miley Cyrus is hosting this year's MTV Video Music Awards, which airs August 30. The MTV awards are known for their jaw-dropping antics, and Cyrus is sure to have no trouble carrying the torch, given her past performances.
Since its 1984 inception, the awards show has long garnered a reputation as a no-holds-barred event. After all, it was at the VMA awards that Madonna and Britney Spears shared their famous onstage kiss, and where Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift during her acceptance speech for the Best Female Video award.
Here's a glimpse at the antics that have made the VMAs famous throughout the years, and net worths of the show's greatest hosts.
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2015 MTV VMA Host Miley Cyrus Net Worth: $160 Million
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Miley Cyrus has a net worth of $160 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The 22-year-old “Wrecking Ball” singer announced she would be hosting the MTV awards on her Instagram account. Cyrus posted pictures of herself dressed as an alien holding one sign that said, “MTV won’t let me perform,” and a subsequent one reading, “So I’m hosting this year’s VMAs.”
At the 2014 VMAs, Cyrus made headlines for twerking on Robin Thicke while wearing nothing but flesh-toned undergarments during a duet performance of “We Can’t Stop” and “Blurred Lines.” She also brought homeless teen Jesse Helt as her date to the event and had him accept her award for Video of the Year to raise awareness for homeless youth in the United States. He was later arrested and sentenced to six months in jail for violating his probation.
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2012 MTV VMA Host Kevin Hart Net Worth: $45 Million
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Kevin Hart net worth
Kevin Hart’s net worth is $45 million. The “Get Hard” actor wore a $1,965 leopard print calfskin tuxedo jacket during his 2012 hosting gig. The 5-foot-4-inch comedian used the opening monologue of his VMA performance to make fun of his height, walking out onto the stage surrounded by a team of dwarfs dressed as bodyguards.
Hart also commented on a number of hot topics at the time, including a recent bar fight between Drake and Chris Brown; Kristen Stewart’s alleged affair with “Snow White” director Rupert Sanders; and Snooki’s new baby, Lorenzo.
2010 MTV VMA Host Chelsea Handler Net Worth: $35 Million
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Chelsea Handler net worth
Chelsea Handler’s net worth is $35 million. The 2010 MTV VMA stint marked the first time a woman had hosted the show since Roseanne Barr hosted it in 1994. The New York Times called Handler's performance “among the worst in the show’s history,” but MTV would likely disagree. Handler drew in 11.4 million viewers, the third largest VMA audience in history at the time.
Highlights of the evening included Handler telling the audience Snoop Dogg got her high in a preshow prayer circle, and that she got pregnant after jumping in a hot tub with the “Jersey Shore” cast. The comedian also accused Justin Bieber of wearing a wig before chasing him around in an attempt to snatch it.
2009 & 2008 MTV VMA Host Russell Brand Net Worth: $15 Million
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Russell Brand net worth
Russell Brand has a net worth of $15 million. The British comedian is a two-time MTV VMA host, taking the reins in both 2008 and 2009. His first performance, shortly before the 2008 presidential campaign, was peppered with political remarks. He encouraged viewers to vote for Obama and referred to then-President George W. Bush as a “retard and cowboy fella.”
In 2009, Brand’s antics took a backseat to rapper Kanye West, who stormed the stage during Taylor Swift’s Best Female Video award acceptance speech. He claimed Beyoncé should have won for her “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)" video.
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2006 MTV VMA Host Jack Black Net Worth: $20 Million
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Jack Black net worth
Jack Black has a net worth of $20 million. The funny man promised to “bring the thunder” during his 2006 VMA gig — and he didn’t disappoint. Black opened the show wearing a Moonman suit before being set on fire.
One of the strangest incidents of the evening actually had nothing to do with Black. A man named Sixx jumped the stage when Panic! at the Disco won the Video of the Year award and accused MTV of refusing to give him his own show.
2005 MTV VMA Host P. Diddy: $730 Million
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P Diddy net worth
P. Diddy’s net worth is $730 million. The rapper-turned-mogul hosted the 2005 VMA awards with the promise of making big things happen — and he didn’t disappoint. In his opening monologue, P. Diddy gifted his $10,000 Jacob the Jeweler-designed watch to one lucky audience member. He also had a dance-off with himself.
Highlights of the show included a surprise performance of “U Can’t Touch This” by M.C. Hammer, and an odd performance of "Trapped in the Closet" by R. Kelly.
2003, 1999 & 1997 MTV VMA Host Chris Rock Net Worth: $70 Million
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Chris Rock net worth
Chris Rock’s net worth is $70 million. The “Grown Ups 2” actor has hosted the MTV awards three different times, in 1997, 1999 and 2003.
At the 1997 awards, Fiona Apple won the award for Best New Artist and bashed MTV in her acceptance speech, which prompted Rock to refer to the singer as “Fiona X.” The most unforgettable part of the 1999 ceremony was Lil’ Kim showing up practically topless, with a purple pasty covering her left boob. In 2003, Madonna and Britney Spears stole the show by French-kissing onstage during a performance with Christina Aguilera.
2002 MTV VMA Host Jimmy Fallon Net Worth: $25 Million
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Jimmy Fallon net worth
Jimmy Fallon’s net worth is $25 million. Long before his gig on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” the then-“Saturday Night Live” cast member hosted the 2002 VMA awards.
During his time onstage, Fallon called out a scantily-clad Christina Aguilera, saying she had "her boobs wrapped in a napkin.” Also that year, Britney Spears presented Michael Jackson with a birthday cake that he mistakenly thought was an Artist of the Millennium Award, and Justin Timberlake had his first solo performance with “Like I Love You.”
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2001 MTV VMA Host Jamie Foxx Net Worth: $85 Million
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Jamie Foxx net worth
Jamie Foxx’s net worth is $85 million. The multi-talented “Annie” actor began his 2001 VMA hosting gig by singing an operatic melody of the year’s most popular songs.
One of the most memorable moments of the 2001 show was when Michael Jackson joined NSYNC onstage for a performance. Britney Spears also performed a controversial rendition of her hit “I’m a Slave 4 U,” where numerous exotic animals took the stage.
1998 MTV VMA Host Ben Stiller Net Worth: $150 Million
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Ben Stiller net worth
Ben Stiller’s net worth is $150 million. The “Zoolander” star hosted the 1998 VMAs, leading his time onstage with a short film featuring himself as Trent McJivvers, the long-lost member of the Backstreet Boys.
During that year's MTV awards, singers Brandy and Monica performed their hit song, “The Boy is Mine.” Adam Youch of the Beastie Boys also used the group’s acceptance speech for the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award to make a political statement about the Middle East.
1996 & 1995 MTV VMA Host Dennis Miller Net Worth: $30 Million
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Dennis Miller
Dennis Miller’s net worth is $30 million. The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member hosted the VMAs in 1995 and 1996, entertaining audiences with his signature high-brow humor.
Key takeaways from the 1995 show include the unlikely pairing of Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash and Michael Jackson in an onstage performance, and Bon Jovi’s Times Square concert. In 1996, the VMAs tried to be the first awards show in space — but failed. Miller had an awkward on-air attempt to communicate with astronauts in the Russian MIR Space Station, but the connection went bad.
1994 MTV VMA Host Roseanne Barr Net Worth: $80 Million
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Roseanne Barr net worth
Roseanne Barr’s net worth is $80 million. The notoriously raunchy “Roseanne” star hosted the 1994 VMA awards, starting the show with a monologue mocking her recent divorce with Tom Arnold.
Another memorable moment included then-married couple Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley making out onstage. Adam Yauch of The Beastie Boys provided another when he stormed the stage while R.E.M. was trying to accept the award for Best Director. Yauch proclaimed he had the original idea for “Star Wars” and that Spike Jonze should have won Best Director for his work on the Beastie Boys' “Sabotage” video.
1993 MTV VMA Host Christian Slater Net Worth: $20 Million
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Christian Slater net worth
Christian Slater’s net worth is $20 million. The “Interview with the Vampire” actor hosted the 1993 VMAs, while supermodel Cindy Crawford hosted the pre-show.
Without a doubt, the most memorable part of the evening was when the LAPD showed up looking for Snoop Dogg, who was wanted in connection of the drive-by shooting of a gang member. The rapper managed to sneak out, turning himself in later that evening. RuPaul and comedian Milton Berle also got into an onstage squabble while presenting an award.
1992 MTV VMA Host Dana Carvey Net Worth: $20 Million
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Dana Carvey net worth
Dana Carvey’s net worth is $20 million. The "Saturday Night Live" alum and “Wayne’s World” actor hosted the 1992 VMAs, ending Arsenio Hall’s four year stretch.
The funny man kept audiences laughing, opening the show with a skit starring himself as President George Bush. Carvey also played the drums for U2 dressed as his “Wayne’s World” character, Garth. Howard Stern also shocked the crowd by appearing in costume as superhero “Fartman,” and Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain trashed the show's amps after a performance of “Lithium.”
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1985 MTV VMA Host Eddie Murphy Net Worth: $85 Million
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Eddie Murphy net worth
Eddie Murphy’s net worth is $85 million. In 1985, the "Saturday Night Live" alum and “Beverly Hills Cop” actor was tapped to host the VMAs. At the time, Murphy was a relatively unknown star.
Murphy brought his A-game by entertaining viewers with hijinks that included strolling through the ladies' room and hitting the streets of New York City to find a co-host. The highlight of the evening went to singer-songwriter Joan Baez, who achieved what is largely considered the first recorded occurrence of an awkward standing ovation. Baez reportedly forced audiences to stand for Bob Geldof, who was awarded a Special Recognition Award for the famine relief concert Live Aid.
1984 MTV VMA Host Bette Midler Net Worth: $230 Million
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Bette Midler net worth
Bette Midler’s net worth is $230 million. The multi-talented singer, comedian, author and actress joined forces with Dan Akroyd to host the very first VMA awards in 1984.
The two hosts spent the evening engaging in sexually-charged banter, while progressive jazz artist Herbie Hancock won five Moonman awards. The most shocking part of the ceremony came when Madonna performed a suggestive rendition of “Like a Virgin,” complete with wriggling and cooing.
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