Bradley Cooper named Best Male Performer, while Emma Watson scoops Trailblazer prize at MTV Movie Awards

He smiled graciously each time his competitor Daniel Day Lewis swept up the best actor awards at nearly all the major ceremonies earlier this year.

But Bradley Cooper was finally given his moment to shine as he picked up not one, but two, acting gongs at the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday night in Culver City, California.

The 38-year-old, who plays a bipolar afflicted man in the David O. Russell hit, won Best Male Performance as well as Best Kiss with co-star Jennifer Lawrence at the irreverent awards show.

Winner: Bradley Cooper won for Best Male Performance for his role in The Silver Linings Playbook at Sunday night's MTV Movie Awards

Sharing a moment: Melissa McCarthy looked giddy as she presented the handsome actor with his award

The actor, who accepted the award from an elegantly dressed Melissa McCarthy, kept his speech short and to the point, graciously thanking his Jennifer and the rest of the Silver Linings cast.

He said the best part about playing the part was getting the chance to travel around the country meeting war veterans, who need help as they transition back into society.

Bradley came on-stage a second time after winning for Best Kiss with Jennifer in the romance flick.

Jennifer wasn't at the ceremony, so the actor accepted the award solo, stating, 'Jen's not here but she was great to kiss.'

Serious message: Bradley gave a shout out to the country's war veterans, who he had the opportunity to meet while filming Silver Linings

A lot to smile about: Bradley proudly held his two awards as he was flanked by Amanda Seyfried and Steve Carell

Emma Watson, meanwhile, scooped the award for Trailblazer for her work in movies such as Harry Potter and The Perks Of Being A Wallflower.

The actress was introduced by her My Week With Marilyn co-star Eddie Redmayne and Noah co-star Logan Lerman at the event before Jonah Hill paid tribute to her via video.

Eddie said: 'We all fell in love with her as Hermione Granger and since finishing Harry Potter she has dumbfounded us with her brave and fearless choices.'

Winner: Emma Watson was genuine and charming as she accepted the award for Trailblazer during the ceremony