Mariska Hargitay hosts 2026 Emmys as first woman in 15 years
Mariska Hargitay hosted the 2026 Emmys last night at the venue where she also celebrated NBC's 100th year.
Hargitay reflects on hosting role
She told Vogue that being the first woman to host in a decade and a half was genuinely surprising. Hargitay expressed pride in the achievement but hopes the next woman does not have to wait another 15 years for such an opportunity.
Monologue highlights career span
Her opening monologue noted that NBC is celebrating its 100th year while she has been on Law & Order for all of them. The showrunner also included skits with Taylor Swift and a musical number featuring Andrew Rannells during the broadcast.
Preparation behind the event
Hargitay admitted that hosting felt terrifying despite her long career in television production. She stated that standing in the room to celebrate the community felt incredibly special after years of making stories matter.
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