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1997 Kids' Choice Awards
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Host Rosie O'Donnell
Terry Bradshaw
Date April 19, 1997
Location Grand Olympic Auditorium
Television coverage
Network Nickelodeon
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The 10th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards was a super fun event held on April 19, 1997. It took place at the Grand Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. The famous actress Rosie O'Donnell was the main host, and Terry Bradshaw helped her out. A cool moment happened when Madonna surprised Rosie O'Donnell with a "sliming" using a video call!

Awesome Performers

Many cool artists performed their hit songs at the awards show. Here's who rocked the stage:

Artist(s) Song(s)
Savage Garden "I Want You"
Jewel "You Were Meant for Me"
Coolio "The Winner"
Immature "Watch Me Do My Thing"

Who Won? Check Out the Winners!

The Kids' Choice Awards let kids vote for their favorite movies, TV shows, music, sports stars, and more! The winners are listed first and are in bold. Other nominees are listed in alphabetical order.

Favorite Movies

Here are the top picks for movies and movie stars from 1997:

Favorite Movie Favorite Movie Actor
  • Independence Day
    • Happy Gilmore
    • The Nutty Professor
    • Twister
Favorite Movie Actress

Top TV Shows

Kids voted for their favorite TV shows and actors. See who won!

Favorite TV Show Favorite TV Actor
Favorite TV Actress Favorite Cartoon

Music Favorites

Find out which singers, groups, and songs were most popular with kids!

Favorite Singer Favorite Group
  • Fugees
    • Boyz II Men
    • Hootie and the Blowfish
    • TLC
Favorite Song
  • "Killing Me Softly" – Fugees
    • "C'mon N' Ride It (The Train)" - Quad City DJ's
    • "Always Be My Baby" – Mariah Carey
    • "I Love You Always Forever" - Donna Lewis

Sports Superstars

Here are the athletes and teams that kids cheered for the most!

Favorite Male Athlete Favorite Female Athlete
Favorite Sports Team

Other Cool Favorites

Kids also voted for their favorite video games, animal stars, and books!

Favorite Video Game Favorite Animal Star
Favorite Book

Hall of Fame

The Kids' Choice Awards also honored a special star in their Hall of Fame:

More Information

Kids robot.svg You can find more details in Spanish here: Anexo:Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards 1997 para niños

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