The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2025 brought an electrifying celebration of youth entertainment on June 21, held at the iconic Barker Hangar in Los Angeles. Hosted by rising star Tyla, the event honored leading names in television, movies, music, gaming, and more, with dazzling performances and crowd-pleasing moments throughout the night.
Pop sensation Taylor Swift was nominated in two major categories—Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Song for I Can Do It With A Broken Heart. Ariana Grande also emerged as a top nominee with four nods, including her standout performance in Wicked. Other notable nominees included Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga, who were featured across multiple categories.
Among the night’s big winners, Jack Griffo clinched the award for Favorite Male TV Star (Kids), while The Thundermans: Undercover was named Favorite Kids’ TV Show. Ariana Grande added another feather to her cap by winning Favorite Movie Actress for her role in Wicked, which also won Favorite Movie.
Benny Blanco accepted the award for Favorite Viral Song for Bluest Flame, while SZA and Kendrick Lamar’s collaboration luther took home the trophy for Favorite Music Collaboration. Fan-favorite cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants retained its reign as Favorite Cartoon, continuing its legacy of dominance in the animation category.
Here’s the complete list of winners at Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2025:
- Favorite Kids’ TV Show: The Thundermans: Undercover
- Favorite Male TV Star (Kids): Jack Griffo
- Favorite Female TV Star (Kids): Kira Kosarin
- Favorite Family TV Show: XO, Kitty
- Favorite Male TV Star (Family): Xolo Maridueña
- Favorite Female TV Star (Family): Peyton List
- Favorite Reality TV Show: America’s Got Talent
- Favorite Cartoon: SpongeBob SquarePants
- Favorite Movie: Wicked
- Favorite Movie Actor: Jack Black
- Favorite Movie Actress: Ariana Grande
- Favorite Animated Movie: Inside Out 2
- Favorite Male Animated Voice From a Movie: Dwayne Johnson
- Favorite Female Animated Voice From a Movie: Auli’i Cravalho
- Favorite Villain: Jim Carrey
- Favorite Butt-Kicker: Emma Myers
- Favorite Female Artist: SZA
- Favorite Male Artist: Bruno Mars
- Favorite Music Group: Stray Kids
- Favorite Song: Taste – Sabrina Carpenter
- Favorite Music Collaboration: luther – Kendrick Lamar and SZA
- Favorite Female Breakout Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
- Favorite Male Breakout Artist: Benson Boone
- Favorite Album: Short n’ Sweet – Sabrina Carpenter
- Favorite Global Music Star: Tyla (Africa)
- Favorite Song From a Movie: Defying Gravity – Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
- Favorite Viral Song: Bluest Flame – Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco
- Favorite Female Sports Star: Simone Biles
- Favorite Male Sports Star: LeBron James
- Favorite Male Creator: MrBeast
- Favorite Female Creator: Salish Matter
- Favorite Gamer: IShowSpeed
- Fan Favorite Kids Creator: Ms. Rachel
- Favorite Podcast: LOL Podcast
- Favorite Video Game: Just Dance 2025 Edition
The evening was a star-studded celebration of the talent and creativity that fuels today’s youth entertainment. With fan-voted categories and thrilling moments, the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards once again proved to be one of the most anticipated annual events for younger audiences worldwide.