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The Teen Choice Awards give
Hollywood A-listers the chance to let down their hair, shorten their
skirts, and thank all the young fans who helped them get onto that list
in the first place — and no one knows how to make the most of an award
show better than Britney Spears. So it came as no surprise that the
newly single singer, who has been a mainstay at Teen Choice pretty much
since its inception way back before the millennium (in 1999), turned
heads during her time on stage.
While it's true that the Aug. 16
ceremony was, by some standards, rather tame, it still packed in plenty
of memorable moments (both Britney-related and not) — which is why
we've rounded up five of the best and brightest for you here...
1. Britney Makes a Bold Style Choice to Showcase Her Hot Bod
It seems that Britney has really embraced her body post-split,
and she wants the world to embrace it with her. To accept her Candie's
Choice Style Icon award, the Las Vegas resident performer rocked a
sheer, glittery frock with a plunging V-neck that showcased some serious
cleavage. She paired her dramatic dress with mutli-colored tresses and
sky-high heels.
Related: Best Dressed at the Teen Choice Awards
"This is amazing! Hi! Thank you
to Candies and to Teen Choice Awards for this style icon award. It
really means a lot to me," she began. "Fashion has always been something
that I've loved to experiment with. It gives us all a chance to express
ourselves and our personalities and shine in our own way. To all those
out there, be fearless in your choices and don't be afraid to be
yourself."
The
bubbly blonde wrapped up her speech by giving some love back to her
family and fans. "Last but not least, thank you to all my fans. Your
support means everything to me," she mused before adding, "Jayden and
Preston and Lexie, I love you very much." (As a refresher: Jayden James
and Shawn Preston are her two sons and Lexie is the daughter of her
brother, Bryan.)
But
this isn't the first time the "Pretty Girls" singer has flaunted her
toned body since her split from Charlie Ebersol. Just one day prior, she
posted a sexy snap to Instagram.
In the pic, Spears strikes an impressive handstand while Lexie looks
on. From what we can tell, the little girl is impressed — and we are
too!
2. Ellen's Inspiring (and Romantic) Speech
Britney
was hardly the only celebrity to take the opportunity to leave a
lasting impression. Ellen DeGeneres delivered a touching speech while
accepting the award for Choice Comedian.
"It
feels good to be chosen, but there was a time in my life where I was
not chosen — I was the opposite of chosen because I was different," she
said. "And I think I want to make sure that everyone knows that what
makes you different right now makes you stand out later in life, so you
should be proud of being different. You should be proud of who you are."
Degeneres,
who made history when she came out nearly 20 years ago, also used her
moment in the Teen Choice spotlight to thank her wife, Portia de Rossi.
"And what an amazing day this is. This is my seven-year wedding
anniversary," she said as she looked at her partner. "So happy
anniversary. It's yours, too."
3. John Stamos Makes First TV Appearance Since Getting Out of Rehab
Less
than one month since leaving a two-week stint in treatment, John Stamos
made his first post-rehab TV appearance looking rested and ready to
take on the world.
"I
finally made it into the Teen Choice awards and I'm 51 — that's like
three teenagers. Do the math," he joked. The TV vet went on to enjoy
some good-hearted banter with his his Grandfathered co-star, Josh Peck, who mocked Stamos's attire and catchphrases from his time playing Uncle Jesse on Full House. It
was a brief foray back into the limelight for the seasoned actor, but
he made the most of those few minutes. Have mercy, indeed.
4. Vin Diesel Gives a Shout Out to Meadow Walker
While standing on the stage with the cast of Furious 7,
which won Choice Movie: Action/Adventure, Vin Diesel spoke from his
heart about their late co-star Paul Walker and went one step further to
give a shout out to Walker's daughter, Meadow.
"I
can't stand here and be rewarded like this without talking about
somebody very important to us. One of the best lessons in our lives is
the fact that we had the opportunity call Pablo our brother," Diesel
stated. "Paul Walker is here in spirit with us."
Diesel then moved on Meadow, who happens to be his goddaughter. "And
since this is a Teen Choice Award, you beautiful teens, there is one
teen in the audience that is a part of the family that kept us going,"
he said. "It's Paul Walker's family — his parents and his brothers —
that kept us encouraged while we were making Furious 7, but
there is one very, very special teen here, and her name is Meadow
Walker." The cameras didn't show Meadow's reaction, but we're sure she
felt very loved indeed.
Related: Paul Walker's Brother Cody Ties the Knot
5. Nina Dobrev Opens Up About Life Post-Vampire Diaries
It's
been a few months since Nina Dobrev announced she was leaving the show
that made her a superstar, but the 26-year-old actress made it clear
that the Vampire Diaries would always hold a special place in
her heart. While accepting the award for Choice TV Actress:
Sci-Fi/Fantasy, the brunette beauty jokingly put in a pair of vampire
fangs and then yanked them out.
"That's right. I don't need these anymore," she laughed before
getting decidedly more serious. "The last few months have been a pretty
big change for me. Change: It's a scary word, or at least I used to
think that because it meant new beginnings, new beginnings with a future
that was unknown. But change is necessary— necessary for you to grow
and to learn and to better yourself because everything in life comes to
an end. And as this chapter in my life comes to an end, I look back at
it with a grateful heart, and I smile because just like my character
Elena, I started the show as a young girl and together, we grew up."
She continued on, explaining, "We've grown up and over the last six years, we've become women." Calling those six years "incredible," she thanked her fans for joining her for the journey and made sure to end on a high note. "Remember, change is coming, so hold and enjoy the ride. It's going to be fun!"
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