The least we can say is that Drew Barrymore is a woman of honor. And when she decides to support a cause, she doesn't pretend. The proof: she simply resigned as host of the MTV Movie & TV Awards in support of striking Hollywood writers.

"I listened to the writers and, to truly respect them, I will stop hosting the MTV Movie & TV Awards live in solidarity with the strike," the E.T. actress said in a statement.

"Everything we celebrate and honor in film and television was born out of their creation. And until a solution is found, I chose to wait, but I will watch the ceremony from home and I hope you will join me. »

The actress also thanked MTV, promising to return next year.

"I thank MTV, which has truly been one of the best partners I've ever worked with. And I can't wait to come back next year, when I can really celebrate everything MTV has created, which is a truly inclusive show, where fans can choose who the awards go to. »

Ceremony without master

Sunday's ceremony may therefore simply not be lively. There will also be no red carpet or talent interviews before the show. Bruce Gillmer, president of music, musical talent, programming and events at Paramount Global, and executive producer of the MTV Movie & TV Awards, is obviously not holding it against him.

"She is more than a partner. She is there every day, she is passionate, committed and creative. (...) It's not surprising that she is in solidarity with the writers, which we totally respect. She has our full support," he said.

It is not clear what to expect for this show that should favor pre-recordings, nor which nominees, such as Jennifer Coolidge who was to receive a comedy award for The White Lotus, will be present in these circumstances.

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