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Do You Remember All These MTV VMA Hosts?
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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
![Vmas 1984](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/OgrUQhVGL/480x342/2013/08/vmas-1984.jpg 480w, https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/OgrUQhVGL/640x456/2013/08/vmas-1984.jpg 640w, https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/OgrUQhVGL/768x547/2013/08/vmas-1984.jpg 768w, https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/OgrUQhVGL/1024x729/2013/08/vmas-1984.jpg 1024w, https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/OgrUQhVGL/1280x911/2013/08/vmas-1984.jpg 1280w, https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/OgrUQhVGL/1440x1025/2013/08/vmas-1984.jpg 1440w, https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/OgrUQhVGL/1600x1139/2013/08/vmas-1984.jpg 1600w, https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/OgrUQhVGL/2160x1538/2013/08/vmas-1984.jpg 2160w)
The very first MTV Video Music Awards in 1984 were co-hosted by Dan Akroyd and Bette Midler. Quite a pairing!
Eddie Murphy
![Vmas 1985](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/R2_Ovywea/327x500/2013/08/vmas-1985.jpg 327w)
In 1985, Eddie Murphy signed up for hosting duties of the big show.
Martha Quinn
![Vmas 1986](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/0L68eENiZ/480x294/2013/08/vmas-1986.jpg 480w, https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/0L68eENiZ/640x392/2013/08/vmas-1986.jpg 640w, https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/0L68eENiZ/768x470/2013/08/vmas-1986.jpg 768w, https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/0L68eENiZ/1024x627/2013/08/vmas-1986.jpg 1024w, https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/0L68eENiZ/1280x783/2013/08/vmas-1986.jpg 1280w, https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/0L68eENiZ/1440x881/2013/08/vmas-1986.jpg 1440w, https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/0L68eENiZ/1600x979/2013/08/vmas-1986.jpg 1600w, https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/0L68eENiZ/2160x1322/2013/08/vmas-1986.jpg 2160w)
In 1986, MTV decided to have their own VJs run the night. Here is Martha Quinn at the podium.
MTV Vj's
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They followed suit the next year with the VJs again. That 80s hair!
Arsenio Hall
![Vmas 1988 1991](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/PpqV5kD56/331x500/2013/08/vmas-1988-1991.jpg 331w)
From 1988 to 1991 there was only one choice for host: Arsenio Hall.
Dana Carvey
![Vmas 1992](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/Gqx5QNeXe/348x499/2013/08/vmas-1992.jpg 348w)
Party time! Excellent! Dana Carvey led the show in 1992.
Christian Slater
![Vmas 1993](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/8nhQ7aZAe/340x500/2013/08/vmas-1993.jpg 340w)
Christian Slater was the MTV MC in 1993.
Roseanne Barr
![Vmas 1994](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/jhDNCBD-z/331x500/2013/08/vmas-1994.jpg 331w)
Roseanne Barr took the mic in 1994.
Dennis Miller
![Vmas 1995 1996](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/Q4UhUZQa1/336x500/2013/08/vmas-1995-1996.jpg 336w)
Dennis Miller hosted so well in 1995, he did it all over again in 1996.
Chris Rock
![Vmas 1997](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/qEaHfbXKs/408x500/2013/08/vmas-19971.jpg 408w)
The first of his 3 VMA hosting gigs, Chris Rock wowed the crowd in 1997.
Ben Stiller
![Vmas 1998](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/zNqxBz1ab/340x500/2013/08/vmas-1998.jpg 340w)
There was something about Ben Stiller in 1998.
Chris Rock
![Vmas 1999](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/v3tuYfvkf/338x500/2013/08/vmas-1999.jpg 338w)
Chris Rock pulled off the best, and funniest, hosting gig in 1999.
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Shawn and Marlon Wayans
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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
![Vmas 2001](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/uKFGVdeiE/350x500/2013/08/vmas-2001.jpg 350w)
Jamie Foxx ruled the 2001 show.
Jimmy Fallon
![Vmas 2002](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/LukLyRq98/334x500/2013/08/vmas-2002.jpg 334w)
Seven years before he became the host of Late Night, Jimmy Fallon stepped up to the plate.
Chris Rock
![Vmas 2003](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/mEhxJ6i_P/339x500/2013/08/vmas-2003.jpg 339w)
When in doubt: hire Chris Rock, at the show in 2003.
No Host
![Vmas 2004](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/uw_rPiIUE/307x500/2013/08/vmas-2004.jpg 307w)
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
![Vmas 2005](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/nW4jSfhAb/332x500/2013/08/vmas-2005.jpg 332w)
Diddy brought his charisma to the stage in 2005.
Jack Black
![Vmas 2006](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/ToOCCAaLB/330x500/2013/08/vmas-2006.jpg 330w)
The honor of hosting duties went to Jack Black in 2006.
No Host
![VMAs 2007](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/PBNu27r8N/307x500/2013/08/vmas-2007.jpg 307w)
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
![Vmas 2008 2009](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/gLLoIQux_/333x500/2013/08/vmas-2008-2009.jpg 333w)
Russell Brand dressed the part in both 2008 and 2009. The VMAs are where he met Katy Perry!
Chelsea Handler
![Vmas 2010](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/7cnQpDAJf/344x500/2013/08/vmas-2010.jpg 344w)
Chelsea Handler took over in 2010, the first lady to lead the show since Roseanne in 1994!
No Host
![VMAs 2011](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/g1cbUvECz/307x500/2013/08/vmas-2011.jpg 307w)
If you guessed 2011 as the last host-less year, you were correct!
Kevin Hart
![VMAs 2012](https://media.okmagazine.com/brand-img/RLISN5Iul/420x500/2013/08/vmas-2012.jpg 420w)
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!