PHOTOSDo You Remember All These MTV VMA Hosts?
Jan. 28 2015, Updated 6:39 p.m. ET
The VMAs are always packed with super memorable moments. But sometimes the most memorable part of the show is the actual host—for better or worse!
Do you remember all these MTV VMA hosts throughout the years? Some might surprise you, some will make you smile and many will confuse you. But hey, that's the VMA's!
Dan Akroyd and Bette Midler
The very first MTV Video Music Awards in 1984 were co-hosted by Dan Akroyd and Bette Midler. Quite a pairing!
Eddie Murphy
In 1985, Eddie Murphy signed up for hosting duties of the big show.
Martha Quinn
In 1986, MTV decided to have their own VJs run the night. Here is Martha Quinn at the podium.
MTV Vj's
They followed suit the next year with the VJs again. That 80s hair!
Arsenio Hall
From 1988 to 1991 there was only one choice for host: Arsenio Hall.
Dana Carvey
Party time! Excellent! Dana Carvey led the show in 1992.
Christian Slater
Christian Slater was the MTV MC in 1993.
Roseanne Barr
Roseanne Barr took the mic in 1994.
Dennis Miller
Dennis Miller hosted so well in 1995, he did it all over again in 1996.
Chris Rock
The first of his 3 VMA hosting gigs, Chris Rock wowed the crowd in 1997.
Ben Stiller
There was something about Ben Stiller in 1998.
Chris Rock
Chris Rock pulled off the best, and funniest, hosting gig in 1999.
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Shawn and Marlon Wayans
Wow, so there weren't co-hosts again on the VMA's since the very first show in 1984 until 2000 when Shawn and Marlon Wayans accepted the challenge.
Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx ruled the 2001 show.
Jimmy Fallon
Seven years before he became the host of Late Night, Jimmy Fallon stepped up to the plate.
Chris Rock
When in doubt: hire Chris Rock, at the show in 2003.
No Host
No one can compete with Chris Rock, so 2004 didn't even pretend to try. There was no official host of the show this year!
P. Diddy
Diddy brought his charisma to the stage in 2005.
Jack Black
The honor of hosting duties went to Jack Black in 2006.
No Host
2007 was another year with no host. There's been one other year without a host on the VMA stage since then, can you guess which?
Russell Brand
Russell Brand dressed the part in both 2008 and 2009. The VMAs are where he met Katy Perry!
Chelsea Handler
Chelsea Handler took over in 2010, the first lady to lead the show since Roseanne in 1994!
No Host
If you guessed 2011 as the last host-less year, you were correct!
Kevin Hart
And who can forget Kevin Hart's hilarity and hijinks last year in 2012? Stay tuned to OKMagazine.com to find out who will bring it on stage in Brooklyn this year!
