Teen Choice Awards 2016 Get Serious About Violence & Tolerance

The Teen Choice Awards 2016 saw Justin Timberlake and Jessica Alba addressing violence and tolerance in the US.

John Cena and Victoria Justice spoof Clinton and Trump while Justin Timberlake gives great speech after receiving the Decade Award. (Photo: AP)

Teen Choice Awards 2016 were a crazy affair. Winners took home surfboards trophies amidst some crazy spoofs and clever speeches. But the award ceremony this year also tackled two serious issues- gun violence and presidential elections. We’ve got the big highlights for you right here-

1. Justin Timberlake Wins the ‘Decade Award’

Justin Timberlake received the ‘Decade Award’ from basketball legend Kobe Bryant at the Teen Choice Awards 2016. The singer-actor gave a heart-warming address to teens across the world. He spoke about how choices we make in our teens matter in the larger scheme of things through life.

Justin Timberlake has an important message for teens all over the world. (Photo: AP)

He also gave the late heavyweight champion Mohammad Ali a special tribute. Without directly talking about the problems of African-American killings and Islamophobia plaguing the world and the USA, Justin urged teens to interact with those who may ‘look a little different from you.’ Watch his inspiring speech here:

Justin Timberlake talks to his fans about respecting diversity. (Photo: AP)

2. Co-hosts John Cena and Victoria Justice Spoof Presidential Nominees

Teen Choice Awards 2016 co-hosts John Cena and Victoria Justice spoofed the US Presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. This mean act made us ROFL to say the least.

John Cena and Victoria Justice co-hosted the Teen Choice Awards 2016. (Photo: AP)

John Cena dressed up as Hillary Clinton. (Photo: AP)

The hosts went on a selfie-spree surrounded by fans who were duck-facing them during their act. Watch the crazy duo and their selfie competition here:

3. Chloe Moretz Wins ‘Best Actress’

Chloe Grace Moretz won the Teen Choice Movie Actress award for the film Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising.

The actress is a youth icon and is allegedly dating David Beckham’s son Brooklyn.

Chloe Grace Moretz won the Teen Choice Movie Actress award (Photo: AP)

4. Captain America Chris Evans Wins ‘Best Actor’

Chris Evans won the award for Teen Choice Best Actor 2016 for his hugely popular act as Captain America in the sci-fi fantasy Captain America: Civil War.

Chris Evans takes home the Teen Choice Best Actor award. (Photo: AP)

Check out his acceptance speech here-

5. Jessica Alba’s Touching Tribute to Victims of Violence

Hollywood actress Jessica Alba spoke out against the recent incidents of violence across the US and also gave a touching tribute to the victims and their families.

Jessica Alba speaks up against violent attacks within the US. (Photo: AP)

Jessica Alba stands strong against gun violence. (Photo: AP)