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Mariska Hargitay to Host Emmys; First Woman to Emcee Show In 15 Years
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Mariska Hargitay, star and executive producer of "Law & Order: SVU," will host the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14, marking the first time in 15 years that a woman has hosted the ceremony.
- The Emmy Awards will be held at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater and broadcast live on NBC and Peacock, aligning with NBC's 100th anniversary celebrations.
- Hargitay is a celebrated television icon with multiple Emmy nominations and wins, including an Outstanding Lead Drama Actress Emmy in 2006, and has been a longtime presence on the Emmy stage.
- This year's Emmy telecast will be produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment for the fourth consecutive year, with nominations announced on July 8 and Creative Arts Emmy ceremonies scheduled for September 5 and 6.
- Hargitay's selection as host reflects a departure from recent Emmy hosts who were primarily comedians or late-night personalities, emphasizing her longstanding impact on television storytelling.
