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Mariska Hargitay on hosting Emmys 2026, wardrobe malfunction
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- Mariska Hargitay, host of the 78th Emmy Awards, experienced a minor wardrobe malfunction on the blue carpet but took it in stride, calling it a good luck omen for the ceremony airing on Sept. 14.
- Hargitay recently won two Emmys for her HBO documentary about her late mother, Jayne Mansfield, and is the first woman to host the Emmys in 15 years, promising a performance featuring more singing than dancing.
- Grammy-nominated singer Noah Kahan will perform a vocal tribute during the In Memoriam segment, adding a poignant moment to the ceremony.
- The Emmy Awards will feature intense competition with shows like “The Pitt” defending its best drama title against newcomer “Pluribus,” and “Hacks” competing against “Widow's Bay” in the comedy category.
- Hargitay expressed excitement for Knicks star Jalen Brunson, newly announced as an "SNL" host, confirming she will support him as his number one fan in the audience.
