La La Anthony to host the first-ever TikTok Awards show in the US on December 18.
Award Presenters will include Paris Hilton, Bethenny Frankel, Micky Gordon, Josh Richards, and Jordan Chiles.
Fans can cast their votes daily in the TikTok Awards hub across fourteen categories: open now through December 2.
Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the powerhouse host and iconic presenters who are set to ignite the TikTok Awards in the US — a celebration of the creators and trends that shape culture for 170 million people across the country.
Taking place live in Los Angeles from the Hollywood Palladium on Thursday, December 18 and streaming LIVE on @TikTok and on Tubi, the official streaming partner of the TikTok Awards 2025, which will also have the Awards available on demand the next day. The Awards will honor the creators who have inspired, entertained, and connected communities across the country. e.l.f. Cosmetics joins as a title sponsor, presenting the Rising Star of the Year Award.
The premiere Awards ceremony will be hosted by multi-hypenate actress, producer, entrepreneur, and author La La Anthony (@lala), who will bring her unmistakable energy, charm, and love for the TikTok community to the Hollywood Palladium stage.
“I’ve always loved how TikTok brings people together through stories, creativity, and a whole lot of joy. Hosting the first TikTok Awards in the US is truly special. I’m excited to celebrate the creators who inspire us, teach us, and make us laugh every single day.” — La La Anthony
Fans can cast their votes daily in the TikTok Awards hub across fourteen categories — including Storyteller of the Year, My Show is On Award (Film & TV), TikTok LIVE Creator of the Year, and more. Voting is open now through December 2, giving the community the ability to support their favorite creators this year.
Drumroll, Please…
A standout lineup of creators, cultural icons, and community favorites will take the stage to present these TikTok Awards and more:
- Creator of the Year — Presented by Paris Hilton (@parishilton)
- Storyteller of the Year — Presented by Bethenny Frankel (@bethennyfrankel)
- Rising Star of the Year (sponsored by e.l.f. Cosmetics) — Presented by Micky Gordon (@mickycashflow)
- TikTok for Good Award — Presented by Josh Richards (@joshrichards)
- MVP of the Year (Sports) — Presented by Jordan Chiles (@jordanchiles)
- Muse of the Year Presenter (Public Figure) — Presented by Jools Lebron (@joolieannie)
- My Show is On Award Presenter (TV/Film) — Presented by Trixie Mattel (@trixie)
- TikTok LIVE Creator of the Year Presenter (TikTok LIVE) — Presented by Justina Valentine (@justinavalentine)
Celebrating a New Era of Creativity
The TikTok Awards champion the videos that stopped us in our scrolls, the communities that inspired global phenomena, and the innovators redefining what it means to create. This year’s theme, “New Era, New Icons,” celebrates the innovators whose impact reaches far beyond the For You Feed. From fashion and beauty to sports, entertainment, learning, and daily life, the Awards spotlight the videos that stopped us in our scrolls and the communities that continue to inspire global moments.
The TikTok Awards ceremony will be presented in front of a live audience of hundreds of creators, complete with a red carpet livestream welcoming arrivals fresh from their GRWMs at 5 PM PT. The show will begin LIVE on @TikTok at 6 PM PT, and on Tubi, the official streaming partner of the TikTok Awards 2025. The ceremony will also be available on demand the next day on Tubi.
TikTok Awards 2025: Everything You Need to Know
🏆 Vote for your favorites: Visit the TikTok Awards hub in-app from November 18–December 2 to cast your vote across 14 categories.
🎉 Celebrate with us on December 18: The biggest names on TikTok take the Palladium stage for a night of creative excellence.
📣 Join the conversation: Use #TikTokAwardsUS and follow @tiktokcreators and @tiktok for updates.
📲 Watch LIVE: Red carpet begins at 5 PM PT on @TikTok. Ceremony streams LIVE at 6 PM PT on TikTok and Tubi. RSVP here.
We can’t wait to celebrate the creativity, community, and impact of TikTok’s most inspiring creators at the TikTok Awards 2025: New Era. New Icons.