Jada Pinkett Smith To Receive Trailblazer Award At The 2019 MTV TV & Movie Awards

We know, we know — at this point, it seems like day-to-day there's more news about the quickly approaching MTV Movie & TV Awards. Nevertheless seriously, there's much less than one week up until it all goes down, and there really are still some things you absolutely need to know before the star-studded event airs on TV. The latest? Jada Pinkett Smith will be the recipient of this year's Trailblazer Award, which "recognizes game-changing creators with fresh and fearless voices in entertainment."


"Jada has been a powerhouse since the starting of her career and has achieved multi-hyphenate status while in mentioned Amy Doyle, General Manager, MTV, VH1, CMT, and Logo. "She is the epitome of someone who isn't afraid to challenge the status quo and we are thrilled to exhibit showcase her with this year's Trailblazer Award."


From launching her own successful — and deeply candid — web talk show (Red Table Talk) alongside her daughter, Willow Smith, and mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, to being a vocal supporter for human rights and social justice issues, Pinkett Smith has been blazing trails in Hollywood for years.


The actor and producer, who became a famed figure in the industry in the '90s, rose to superstardom with a standout efficiency in The Nutty Professor. Ever since, she hasn't slowed down. In 2017, as an example, she starred in the comedy flick Girls Trip, which was the highest-grossing comedy movie of the year and also because the opening film produced, directed, written, and starring Black actors to gross more than $100 million at the box office.


By right now, you are likely just as convinced as we are that Pinkett Smith is completely deserving of this honor, although it gets even better: The actress will be presented the award by none other than her Girls Trip co-star Tiffany Haddish, which is sure to create for an epic girl power moment while in the big night.


Well, are you counting down the minutes up until showtime nevertheless? Us also! The MTV Movie & TV Awards will air on Monday, June 17 at 9:00 PM ET/PT, so pick your spot on the couch, gather your preference snacks, and prepare to celebrate the ideal TV shows and movies of the year.