Mariska Hargitay Teases Surprises Ahead of Hosting 2026 Emmy Awards
Actress Mariska Hargitay, hosting the 78th Emmy Awards, joked about a wardrobe slip on the carpet and confirmed she will sing and dance during the ceremony.
Mariska Hargitay, who will host the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday, said a brief wardrobe slip on the carpet outside Los Angeles' Peacock Theater was a lucky omen for the ceremony. The "Law & Order: SVU" star stopped the pre-show to point out the mishap, then joked that it was better to notice it then than during the broadcast.
"I started going into full-on Knicks-mode, kicking the carpet," Hargitay told reporters while wearing a sequined LaQuan Smith skirt suit.
She added that the incident signaled good luck, noting she had just won two Emmys for her documentary about her mother, Jayne Mansfield. Hargitay, the first woman to host the Emmys in 15 years, confirmed she will perform a musical number that will feature more singing than dancing, though she declined to reveal further details.
Emmy officials announced that Grammy-nominated singer Noah Kahan will perform a tribute during the In Memoriam segment. The ceremony will also see competition among top shows such as "The Pitt," "Pluribus," "Hacks," and "Widow's Bay," and a possible appearance by Stephen Colbert.
"I'm so excited and I can't wait," Hargitay said when congratulating Knicks player Jalen Brunson on his upcoming Saturday Night Live hosting gig, adding she plans to attend as a fan.