Mariska Hargitay Named Host of 2026 Emmy Awards on NBC
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Nellie Andreeva
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Mariska Hargitay, best known for her role on Law & Order: SVU, has been announced as the host of the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14, 2026. The ceremony will air live on NBC and stream on Peacock from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE. This marks Hargitay's first major hosting gig, following her recent Broadway debut with the solo show Every Brilliant Thing.
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· 3 pulledMariska Hargitay was front and center at NBCUniversal's Emmy Kick-Off Luncheon, with everyone gathering around her for the traditional group photo.
The beloved Law & Order: SVU star will now hold the same position on the Emmy stage as the host of the 78th awards on Sept. 14, airing live coast-to-coast on NBC and streaming on Peacock from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE.
It will mark the first major hosting gig for the Emmy-winning actress who just got live stage experience with the interactive solo show Every Brilliant Thing in her Broadway debut.
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