Hargitay to Host 78th Emmys in NBC’s Centennial Year
Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Emmy Awards on NBC this September, becoming the first non-comedian emcee in about two decades and helping celebrate NBC’s 100th birthday year.
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Hargitay to Helm the Emmys, First Female Host in 15 Years
NBC taps Mariska Hargitay to host the 78th Emmy Awards, making her the first woman to emcee the ceremony in 15 years; the Law & Order: SVU star will helm the Sept. 14 telecast at LA Live’s Peacock Theater, airing on NBC and Peacock, with Jesse Collins Entertainment producing as NBC marks a 100-year milestone.
Hargitay to Host 2026 Emmys on NBC During NBC’s Centenary Year
Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14, airing live on NBC and streaming on Peacock from the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live, marking the first time a woman has emceed the Emmys in 15 years and the first host since 2011; NBC is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The Law & Order: SVU star, who also produces and directs, has a long association with NBC through the show and the network’s Emmy coverage, and nominations for the Emmys will be announced July 8.
Mariska Hargitay Debuts Edgy Golden Bob at Swift-Kelce Wedding
Mariska Hargitay attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden wearing a black halter gown and debuting a chic, tousled golden blunt bob with a deep side part, styled by hair stylist Chris McMillan; she was joined by husband Peter Hermann, highlighting the actress’s continuing friendship with Swift and her high-profile appearance at the celebrity-filled event.
Mariska Hargitay's paternity revelation: embracing two dads with forgiveness
On the Hoda Kotb podcast Making Space, Mariska Hargitay revealed she learned Nelson Sardelli was her biological father after a fan photo, confronting Mickey Hargitay who denied it; she later understood his pain and forgave him, explaining that both men were her fathers. She has since formed a relationship with Nelson, including a reunion in Atlantic City that moved him to tears after 30 years.
Brunson teases SVU cameo after Knicks' historic title
After the Knicks clinched their first NBA championship in over five decades, Jalen Brunson joked that his next gig could be on Law & Order: SVU, saying 'Try to go to SVU.' A viral moment showed SVU star Mariska Hargitay celebrating courtside with Brunson, fueling buzz about a potential guest appearance on the NBC drama, though nothing is confirmed.
First Female Showrunner Revitalizes Law & Order: SVU, Fostering Teamwork Over Toxicity
Variety reports that SVU’s season, led by Michele Fazekas—the show’s first female showrunner in 26 years—has ditched major toxicity and fostered a cohesive, energized team. Fazekas joined with Mariska Hargitay, Brenna Malloy, Kelli Giddish, and a refreshed writers’ room to center survivors’ perspectives with sharper writing and collaboration, delivering a season that feels fresh and more authentic than before. Fazekas also directed multiple episodes and helped shepherd finales written in the rain, underscoring a renewed sense of excellence and teamwork behind the iconic series.
Selena Gomez Addresses 'lol' Comment About Swift NBA Finals Photo
Selena Gomez explained that her 'lol' remark under Taylor Swift's NBA Finals photo wasn't shade but a reaction to the first slide showing Mariska Hargitay, and she clarified a leaked text-chain screenshot; she stressed she wasn’t insulting Swift or Hailey Bieber, and that the moment was playful banter tied to a basketball game.
Mariska Hargitay Celebrates Knicks Finals Win in Stevie Knicks Tee
Mariska Hargitay, a Knicks regular, celebrated Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, swapping a black shirt for an orange-and-blue Stevie Knicks tee reportedly gifted by Taylor Swift, who wore a matching shirt with Alana and Este Haim. Swift and Hargitay shared a hug after New York’s win, and Hargitay told Vogue she’s honored to have witnessed the moment while praising Jalen Brunson’s leadership and heart. The night drew other celebrities like Spike Lee, Larry David, Adam Sandler, and Timothée Chalamet, and Game 5 is set for June 13 in San Antonio on ABC.
From Broadway to tip-off: Hargitay races to witness Knicks' Finals miracle
Actress Mariska Hargitay sprinted from a Broadway matinee to Game 4 of the NBA Finals, cutting four minutes from her show and dashing to Madison Square Garden in time to witness the Knicks’ historic comeback, wearing Jalen Brunson’s Kobe 5 Protos and a 'Stevie Knicks' shirt while sharing the moment with Taylor Swift—an enthusiastic Knicks superfan moment.
Broadway Star Hargitay Dashes to Knicks Game for a Night She Calls ‘Greatest’
After a two-show day on Broadway, Mariska Hargitay sprinted roughly 10 blocks from the Hudson Theatre to Madison Square Garden to catch the Knicks’ 107–106 comeback win over the Spurs, wearing Jalen Brunson Kobe 5 Protos and calling it possibly the greatest night of her life.
Hargitay’s heartfelt on-court moment punctuates Knicks’ wild Game 4 comeback
Actress Mariska Hargitay sprinted onto the court and hugged Knicks star Jalen Brunson after New York’s 107-106 comeback win over the Spurs in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, a moment captured on video by Ben Stiller. Brunson scored a game-high 36 points and later shared high praise for Hargitay, as the celeb duo celebrated with Brunson’s father, Rick. The Knicks could clinch the series in Game 5 in San Antonio.
Celebrities cheer Knicks' Game 4 win at MSG in emotional NBA Finals moment
Celebrities gather to celebrate the Knicks' 107–106 Game 4 victory over the Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, with Taylor Swift and friends like the Haim sisters among those captured in the emotional moments.
SVU Duo Takes on Knicks’ Referees at MSG
At Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, a star-studded Knicks crowd including Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay loudly questioned the referees' calls; their spirited presence, along with other celebs like Timothée Chalamet and Spike Lee, didn't affect the game, which heads back to MSG on June 10.
Hargitay Debuts on Broadway With Near Sell-Out Week in Every Brilliant Thing
Mariska Hargitay’s Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing drew 97% of Hudson Theatre’s capacity, grossing about $1.14 million in its first full week as she headlines through July 5 (Tracee Ellis Ross will take over afterward). The piece notes Tony-season momentum with sell-outs for Death of a Salesman, Ragtime and The Rocky Horror Show, and reports that overall Broadway productions grossed roughly $37.31 million for the week ending May 31, with attendance around 320,908.