Myers and Hilton 'Win' at Razzies

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Mike Myers' film "The Love Guru" is not critically acclaimed or popular, but it is now officially award-winning. The comedy won three Razzies at the awards ceremony that spoofs the Oscars by celebrating the worst film of the year.

"The Love Guru" won on Saturday for worst picture, actor (Myers in the title role) and screenplay, which Myers co-wrote. Paris Hilton did well in the competition, taking home three prizes: worst actress for "The Hottie and the Nottie," supporting actress for "Repo! The Genetic Opera" and screen couple alongside either of her "Hottie" co-stars, Christine Lakin or Joel David Moore.

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Razzies: Honoring the Worst

'The Love Guru' >> Worst Picture, Actor (guess who), Actress (Jessica Alba), Director, Screenplay (guess who)

Paramount

'The Happening' >> Worst Picture, Actor (Mark Wahlberg), Director (M. Night Shyamalan), Screenplay

Zade Rosenthal, 20th Century Fox

The Hottie & the Nottie' >> Worst Picture, Actress (Paris), Screen Couple (Paris and Joel Moore), Director, Screenplay

Everett Collection

'In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale' >> Worst Picture

Everett Collection

'Disaster Movie' and 'Meet the Spartans' (combined nomination) >> Worst Picture, Director, Screenplay

Jon Barren Farmer, Lionsgate

'Disaster Movie' and 'Meet the Spartans' (combined nomination) >> Worst Picture, Director, Screenplay

20th Century Fox

Al Pacino, but NOT Robert DeNiro, earned a worst actor nod for his work in 'Righteous Kill.' Al was also nominated for '88 Minutes.'

Overture Films

The ladies of 'The Women' must share a worst actress nomination. Congrats, Annette Bening, Debra Messing, Jada Pinkett Smith, Meg Ryan and Eva Mendes (not pictured)!

Picturehouse

The Razzie folks weren't feeling the chemistry between Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher in 'What Happens in Vegas.' The pair have been nominated for worst screen duo.

20th Century Fox

Oh, Uwe. It aint the Razzies unless German director Uwe Boll gets some sort of recognition. The auteur behind 'Bloodrayne' and 'House of the Dead' will receive a special prize for worst career achievement.

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With three Razzies, Hilton tied the record set last year by Eddie Murphy, who won worst actor, supporting actor and supporting actress for his multiple roles in "Norbit."

Pierce Brosnan was chosen as worst supporting actor for "Mamma Mia!" The worst-director Razzie went to Uwe Boll for three movies: "In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale," "1968: Tunnel Rats" and "Postal."

Razzies voters also gave a prize for worst career achievement to Boll, whose critically drubbed movies include "Bloodrayne" and its sequel.

"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" was named worst prequel, remake, rip-off or sequel.

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Paris Hilton Snapshots

Benji Madden and Paris Hilton arriving at Eva Longoria Parker's restaurant 'Beso' Los Angeles, California - 04.06.08 Credit: (Mandatory):WENN

NO TABLOIDS .Benji Madden, Joel Madden and Paris Hilton attend The Bank Nightclub in The Bellagio Hotel and Casino on August 31, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada..Joel Madden Guest DJs At The Bank At The Bellagio Hotel And Casino Resort.Las Vegas, NV United States.August 31, 2008.Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage.com..To license this image (55608507), contact WireImage.com

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NO TABLOIDS .Paris Hilton and Benji Madden attend The Bank Nightclub in The Bellagio Hotel and Casino on August 31, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada..Joel Madden Guest DJs At The Bank At The Bellagio Hotel And Casino Resort.Las Vegas, NV United States.August 31, 2008.Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage.com..To license this image (55608506), contact WireImage.com

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NO TABLOIDS .Paris Hilton attends the grand opening celebration of Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar At Bellagio Hotel and Casino Resort on August 29, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada..Grand Opening Celebration Of Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar At Bellagio.Bellagio.Las Vegas, NV United States.August 29, 2008.Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage.com..To license this image (55591495), contact WireImage.com

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NO TABLOIDS .Chef Akira Back and Paris Hilton attend the grand opening celebration of Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar At Bellagio Hotel and Casino Resort on August 29, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada..Grand Opening Celebration Of Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar At Bellagio.Bellagio.Las Vegas, NV United States.August 29, 2008.Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage.com..To license this image (55591494), contact WireImage.com

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MALIBU, CA - AUGUST 23: Actress and fashion icon Paris Hilton poses (3rd-R) as HairTech International teams up with Sally Beauty Supply to launch "The Bandit", the first interchangeable hair extension headband, at a press conference and launch party on August 23, 2008 in Malibu, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for JLINE Group)

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MALIBU, CA - AUGUST 23: Actress and fashion icon Paris Hilton poses (3rd-L) as HairTech International teams up with Sally Beauty Supply to launch "The Bandit", the first interchangeable hair extension headband, at a press conference and launch party on August 23, 2008 in Malibu, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for JLINE Group)

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MALIBU, CA - AUGUST 23: Actress and fashion icon Paris Hilton and Sue Davidson, VP Marketing ÃÂ Sally Beauty attend the unveiling of Paris HiltonÃâs ÃâThe BanditÃâ, the first interchangeable hair extension headband for Sally Beauty Supply at a press conference and launch party on August 23, 2008 in Malibu, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for JLINE Group)

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John Wilson, founder of the Razzies, said Boll and Hilton's movies are so bad, he could envision a collaboration between the two.

"She is the 21st century Zsa Zsa Gabor. She is famous for who she hangs out with. She's not famous for any talent she has yet exhibited," Wilson said. "She may end up working with Uwe Boll. She could be the head vampire in `Bloodrayne 3.'"

"The Love Guru" features Myers as the world's second-best self-help guru, who must come to love himself before he can fully realize his potential. The movie topped out at $32 million at the domestic box office, chump change compared to the haul of Myers' "Austin Powers" sequels.

Wilson disagreed with other Razzies voters on "The Love Guru," saying that after watching it again to pull clips for the group's awards ceremony Saturday night, he did not think it was the year's worst movie.

"A couple of things he did got me to laugh, and these days, two laughs in a comedy is a high ratio," Wilson said.

In "The Hottie and the Nottie," Hilton plays a babe who won't date until her homely best pal lands a man. Hilton has a small role in "Repo," a horror musical about organ recipients who face a visit from the repo man if they fall behind on the payments.

"Repo" and "Hottie" combined did not even manage to take in $200,000 at the domestic box office.

Unlike many years, when one movie dominates, the Razzies were shared among a variety of flicks.

One voter joked that "we decided to spread the loathe around," Wilson said. "Everybody got kicked in the shin at least a little."

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