Burton 's first big break came when working as a VJ for MTV 's '' Total Request Live ( TRL ) '' . She was supposed to be a guest commentator for one segment , but producers decided to offer her a permanent job . Burton went on to present at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards and MTV 's '' Iced Out New Year 's Eve '' . Burton went on to portray herself on The WB drama '' Dawson 's Creek '' in 2002 , which was marked as her television debut
2000 MTV Video Music Awards
2000 MTV Video Music Awards
Hilarie Burton