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Jada Pinkett Smith Set To Receive Trailblazer Award at 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards

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Jun. 11 2019, Updated 10:30 p.m. ET

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Jada Pinkett Smith will be honored with the prestigious Trailblazer Award at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards. She is this year's recipient due largely in part to her lifelong film career that spans decades.

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"Jada has been a powerhouse since the beginning of her career and has achieved multi-hyphenate status throughout," said Amy Doyle, General Manager, MTV, VH1, CMT and Logo.

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"She is the epitome of someone who is not afraid to challenge the status quo and we are thrilled to present her with this year's Trailblazer Award," Amy continued in a statement.

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The award is usually given to stars in Hollywood who inspire change. Previous honorees include Shailene Woodley, Channing Tatum, and Emma Stone.

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The star-studded list of presenters include Dave Bautista, Jameela Jamil, Kiernan Shipka and Mj Rodriguez.

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Shazam! star Zachary Levi is set to host the big night.

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Singers Lizzo and Bazzi will both perform at the event.

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Game of ThronesAvengers: Endgame, and RBG scored the most nominations with four each.

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The 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards will air live from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica  on Monday, June 17 at 9 p.m. on MTV.

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