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Every Celebrity Mariska Hargitay Mocked During Emmys Opening Monologue

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The "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" star roasted Nicole Kidman, Dick Wolf and more during her 2026 Emmys opening monologue.

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Mariska Hargitay Hosts Emmys After 15 Years as Widow’s Bay Wins Eight (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will feature a broad presenter lineup on NBC and Peacock, with Mariska Hargitay hosting and stars like Matthew McConaughey, Shailene Woodley, Woody Harrelson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sofía Vergara, and Baywatch reboot stars set to appear, alongside a tribute moment for Buffy…

  2. NBC New York

    Live updates: 2026 Emmy Awards underway with host Mariska Hargitay (opens NBC New York)

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    What to Know This year’s ceremony will be hosted by “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” star Mariska Hargitay . The medical drama “The Pitt” leads this year’s field with 25 total nominations. In comedy, “Hacks” returns strong with 24 nominations, followed closely by newcomer “Widow’s Bay” with 19 no…

  3. New York Post

    Emmys 2026 live updates: Mariska Hargitay to make hosting debut as stars arrive for TV’s biggest night (opens New York Post)

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    Follow Page Six for the latest updates from the 2026 Emmys, as Mariska Hargitay hosts, and "Widow’s Bay" and "The Pitt" chase top prizes on TV’s biggest night.

  4. KBRW

    See who’s won an Emmy Award so far (opens KBRW)

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    Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay is hosting the Emmy Awards on Monday night. We’ll be updating this list as winners are announced.

  5. KION Central Coast

    See who won at the Emmy Awards (opens KION Central Coast)

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    By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The 78th Emmy Awards are underway. “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” star Mariska Hargitay is acting as host for the night. Going into the evening, HBO Max’s medical drama “The Pitt” had the most nominations with 25, followed by the network’s popular comedy “Hac…

  6. Variety

    In Emmys Monologue, Mariska Hargitay Tells Nicole Kidman to ‘Zip It, Movie Lady’ and Reveals Dick Wolf’s Real Name Is ‘Richard Penis’ (opens Variety)

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    Mariska Hargitay opened the 78th Emmy Awards with a bang, delivering a monologue that poked fun at her long-running role on “Law & Order: SVU” and parodied a beloved piece of pop culture. “The Emmys are celebrating their 78th year, and NBC is celebrating its 100th year.

  7. Rolling Stone

    Mariska Hargitay’s Emmys Monologue Gets a Necessary Assist From Nicole Kidman (opens Rolling Stone)

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    It's the first time the Law & Order: SVU star has helmed an awards show

  8. Deadline

    Mariska Hargitay Opens The Emmys With Help From Jalen Brunson, Jean Smart & A Nicole Kidman Commercial (opens Deadline)

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    Tonight Mariska Hargitay, who recently directed an Emmy winning documentary and also made her Broadway debut, became the first woman to host the Emmy Awards in 15 years, and at least in the show’s fairly brief opening monologue mostly steered clear of attempting to out-do the outrageous comedy talen…

  9. The Hollywood Reporter

    Mariska Hargitay Recreates Nicole Kidman’s AMC Ad in Emmys Monologue: “Zip It, Movie Lady. It’s TV’s Turn Tonight” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The 'Law & Order: SVU' star — and New York Knicks superfan — also included Jalen Brunson in a pre-recorded sketch in her opening.

  10. New York Post

    Mariska Hargitay spoofs Nicole Kidman’s AMC ad as Oscar winner calls her out at Emmys 2026 (opens New York Post)

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    The "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" icon is first woman to host the Emmys in 15 years.

  11. New York Post

    Emmys 2026 review: ‘Widow’s Bay’ sweeps an uneven night with over-the-top host Mariska Hargitay (opens New York Post)

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    "Widow's Bay" swept, "The Pitt" won big, but not as big as expected, and Mariska Hargitay was an over-the-top host of the 2026 Emmys.

  12. Variety

    Mariska Hargitay Leads a Brisk Yet Celebratory Emmys in a Return to Form: TV Review (opens Variety)

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    Last year, the Emmys bet on an unorthodox host in Nate Bargatze and the result was an unmitigated disaster. This year, the Emmys bet on an unorthodox host and were rewarded with an effusive, yet efficient tribute to television at its best.

  13. Time

    The Emmys Squandered Beloved First-Time Host Mariska Hargitay (opens Time)

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    The beloved 'SVU' star and first woman to host the telecast in 15 years was, well, just OK.

  14. Newsweek

    Every Celebrity Mariska Hargitay Mocked During Emmys Opening Monologue (opens Newsweek)

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    The "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" star roasted Nicole Kidman, Dick Wolf and more during her 2026 Emmys opening monologue.

  15. Salon

    Mariska Hargitay’s Emmy hosting is a crime against TV (opens Salon)

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    In award shows, making a notoriously boring telecast worse is considered especially heinous

  16. Forbes

    2026 Emmys Host Mariska Hargitay Gave It Her All — It Was OK (opens Forbes)

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    Law & Order: Special Victims Unit actress & Emmy winner Mariska Hargitay hosted the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, and it was OK. Here are the good and awkward parts.

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