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Emmy Awards 2026 Everything to Know: Mariska Hargitay Hosting Mariska Hargitay. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for IMDb Tap Here To Add Us Weekly As A Trusted Source Add as a preferred source on Google As fans countdown to the biggest night in television, the 2026 Emmy Awards hype continues to grow — in part because of this year’s host. The Television Academy announced on Tuesday, July 7, that Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star Mariska Hargitay will emcee the iconic awards show. “Bringing important stories into the light has been the heartbeat of my career,” Hargitay, who is entering her 28th season as Detective Olivia Benson, said in a statement at the time. “It’s my great honor to host the 78th Emmy Awards — in the 100th birthday year of my beloved NBC — and celebrate this extraordinary community of storytellers.” The actress continued, “Whether it’s an actor or a director, a costumer or a sound designer, we are all so privileged to take part in creating television that unites us. Regardless of how, where or when we watch, we are together in our laughter, our tears, our love of stories — and our delighted anticipation to see what happens next.” Related: 2026 Award Season Cal…

Mariska Hargitay To Host 2026 Emmy Awards On NBC - Deadline Mariska Hargitay Adir Abergel Mariska Hargitay was front and center at NBCUniversal’s Emmy Kick-Off Luncheon, with everyone gathering around her for the traditional group photo. (You can watch the video below.) The beloved Law & Order: SVU star now will hold the same position on the Emmy stage as the host of the 78th awards on September 14, airing live coast-to-coast on NBC and streaming on Peacock from the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live. Related Stories News Emmy Nominations: TV Academy To Reveal Late-Night & Reality Categories Early, Again News Why Some Of Your Favorite Shows Definitely Won’t Win An Emmy This Year 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 . NBC and the Television Academy considered talent both within and outside of NBCUniversal for the job. In the end, they went with an NBC icon as the network is celebrating its 100th anniversary. It is the first time since the Angela Lansbury-hosted 1993 Emmys that the ceremony is not emceed by a comedian, comedy actor or a TV personal…

Mariska Hargitay to host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards <p>Mariska Hargitay, known for her role as Olivia Benson on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," is set to host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 14.</p>

Now 78° Wed 82° Thu 83° byElizabeth Stanton Being on your best behavior TV stars, everyone’s favorite detective is hosting this year’s Emmy Awards! “Law&Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay is adding awards show host to her resume at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. “Bringing important stories into the light has been the heartbeat of my career. It’s my great honor to host the 78th Emmy Awards — in the 100th birthday year of my beloved NBC — and celebrate this extraordinary community of storytellers,” Hargitay said in a statement. “Whether it’s an actor or a director, a costumer or a sound designer, we are all so privileged to take part in creating television that unites us.” She added, “Regardless of how, where or when we watch, we are together in our laughter, our tears, our love of stories — and our delighted anticipation to see what happens next.” Hargitay herself has won an Emmy for the role of Capt. Olivia Benson on “SVU” in 2006, and earned an additional eight nominations over the course of the her time on the series. She has also worked as a director and executive producer on “SVU,” leading the series as it enters its 28th season and is set to surpass 600 episodes on…

Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in September Mariska Hargitay is set to host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, airing on NBC on Sept. 14 LOS ANGELES --LOS ANGELES (AP) —Mariska Hargitayis set to host the 78thPrimetime Emmy Awards, airing on NBC on Sept. 14. NBCUniversal announced Hargitay as host on Tuesday, the day before nominations are announced. The show will also stream on Peacock and will be held, fittingly, at the Peacock Theater, the longtime Emmys home that will also soon behome to the Oscars. Hargitay, 62, has long been one of NBC's signature personalities as the star since 1999 of “Law&Order: Special Victims Unit,” one of the longest-running dramas in TV history. She's been nominated eight times for her role as detective Olivia Benson, winning for lead actress in a drama series in 2006. “SVU” as it's commonly known, is set to surpass 600 episodes as its 28th season airs this fall. Hargitay has used the platform to become an advocate for sexual assault victims. She may be a nominee again this year as the director and producer of “My Mom Jayne,” a documentary on her mother, Jayne Mansfield. Hargitay was also a TV constant earlier this year as s…

Mariska Hargitay to host 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on NBC | AP News FILE -Mariska Hargitay appears at the NBCUniversal Emmy Luncheon in Beverly Hill, Calif., on April 22, 2026. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) Mariska Hargitay, center, celebrates during the New York Knicks’ NBA championship parade Thursday, June 18, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa) LOS ANGELES (AP) —Mariska Hargitayis set to host the 78thPrimetime Emmy Awards, airing on NBC on Sept. 14. NBCUniversal announced Hargitay as host on Tuesday, the day before nominations are announced. The show will also stream on Peacock and will be held, fittingly, at the Peacock Theater, the longtime Emmys home that will also soon behome to the Oscars. Hargitay, 62, has long been one of NBC’s signature personalities as the star since 1999 of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” one of the longest-running dramas in TV history. She’s been nominated eight times for her role as detective Olivia Benson, winning for lead actress in a drama series in 2006. “SVU” as it’s commonly known, is set to surpass 600 episodes as its 28th season airs this fall. Hargitay has used the platform to become an advocate for sexual…

Mariska Hargitay Announced as Host of the 78th Emmy Awards - NBC NBC Insider Law & Order: Special Victims Unit SVU Icon Mariska Hargitay to Host the 78th Emmy Awards (DETAILS) As an Emmy-winner and television titan, Hargitay is set to dazzle and delight during TV's biggest night. By Jessica White Jul 7, 2026, 1:00 PM ET Benson Convinces a Boxer to Take the Stand | Law & Order: SVU | NBC Now Playing 1:25 Highlight Benson Convinces a Boxer to Take the Stand | Law & Order: SVU | NBC 6:59 Highlight Sonny Wants a Judge to Recuse Himself | Law & Order: SVU | NBC 28:02 Web Exclusive A Timeline of Captain Benson & Chief Tynan's Beef | Law & Order: SVU | NBC Load More Share this on Reddit Share this on Facebook Share this on X Share this by Email Share this by SMS Copy link Add us on Google Key Takeaways Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Emmy Awards in 2026, adding to her long-running legacy as the star and executive producer of Law & Order: SVU . The Emmy Awards ceremony will air live on NBC and Peacock on September 14, 2026 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. NBC executives praised Hargitay as a television icon whose warmth, leadership, and decades-long impact on TV make her a fit…