5 most memorable moments from the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

On June 21, 2025, Grammy-winning artist Tyla hosted the 38th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, transforming Santa Monica's Barker Hangar into the ultimate "slime warehouse" party. This fan-voted event kept people glued to their screens thanks to exciting performances, surprise celebrity appearances, and, of course, the iconic slime showers.

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Most memorable moments from the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

Here are five of the best moments of the night, when Nickelodeon's famous green goo got to everyone:

1. Tyla’s “Best of Summer” Dance Celebration

Tyla kicked things off by welcoming everyone to the "slime warehouse" stage, where Benny Blanco delivered a live mashup of the year's most popular songs at a vibrant "Best of Summer" dance party. As the crowd danced to the choreographed finale, bright confetti rained down, making the night feel electric. A surprise appearance by Smurfette from The Smurfs added a burst of humor to the routine.

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2. Tony Hawk & Katelyn West’s Skateboarding Stunt

Moments later, skateboarding legends Tony Hawk and Katelyn West wowed the crowd with on-stage stunts before announcing the Blimps for Favorite Kids' TV Show. Nickelodeon's signature chaos didn’t stop there—Jack Griffo and Kira Kosarin from The Thundermans: Undercover were spectacularly slimed in a ceremony louder than the skate ramps.

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3. Rihanna’s Historic “ICON” Silver Blimp & Blue Slime Wave

Rihanna won the first-ever "ICON" Silver Blimp at the Kids' Choice Awards for her contributions in the entertainment sector, the beauty industry, and advocacy. Nickelodeon turned green (and blue) in an instant as she won the award in a beautiful Smurf Village set piece and then poured a lot of bright blue slime on the audience, making the network trend online.

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4. Machine Gun Kelly’s Performance with Daughter-Cameo

Machine Gun Kelly, a pop-punk musician, sang "Cliché," which his daughter, Casie Baker. Before Nickelodeon's slime cannons went off and showered MGK and his comrades with neon green, the moving, guitar-driven song reached its crescendo. One of the most talked-about viral videos of the night was made by putting a passionate performance next to the show's distinctive goo.

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5. Jack Black’s “King of Comedy” Honor

Ana de la Reguera and Héctor Jiménez, who both appeared with Jack Black in Nacho Libre, helped him earn a unique "King of Comedy" Silver Blimp. As huge cutouts of his favorite characters smiled at him from behind, Jack declared a heartfelt thanks. The crowd laughed as the award-winning actor got slimed twice in a row and was coated in vivid green sludge.

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From Tyla’s standout hosting to wild stunts, milestone awards, and unforgettable performances, the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards proved why Nickelodeon remains the gold standard for family-friendly entertainment. Whether it was Rihanna’s electric blue slime wave or Jack Black’s double dunk in green goo, each moment showed the network’s unmatched ability to mix star power with playful unpredictability.