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Mariska Hargitay revealed in a Variety interview that she nearly left Law & Order: SVU around its 25th season to avoid being defined as a long-running one-character, but Julianna Margulies urged her to stay. She explains the demanding schedule limited her creative range, yet she remained on the show, pursued other projects, and remains committed to SVU, praising Dick Wolf's writing and the show's enduring appeal.
Mariska Hargitay revealed she briefly considered leaving Law & Order: SVU during its 25th season to avoid being defined by a single role, telling Julianna Margulies she didn’t want to be a 'one-trick pony.' Margulies quipped that ship had sailed, but Hargitay stayed, eventually expanding her career with film, theater, and Emmy hosting while continuing SVU.
Stephen Colbert’s former Late Show writers are helping craft this year’s Emmy Awards under host Mariska Hargitay, with Deadline noting they’re in the early planning stages and throwing out ideas; Colbert had jokingly urged CBS to hire his team after The Late Show ended, and the ceremony is set for September 14, while Colbert’s show earned nine Emmy nominations this year.
Mariska Hargitay previews hosting the Emmys as a break from SVU, while expanding into Broadway, directing, and an HBO documentary, all while staying connected to Knicks fandom and weighing a longer SVU arc as she pursues a broader creative run.
Mariska Hargitay says she’ll host the Primetime Emmys on Sept. 14, 2025 with a fresh, non-comedic approach, working with Colbert’s writers and exploring SVU-flavored cameos; after her Broadway run and directing the documentary My Mom Jayne, she aims to celebrate others and bring a new energy to NBC/Peacock’s live broadcast.
Stephen Colbert’s writing staff is plotting a comeback for Emmy season after CBS pulled The Late Show, with Mariska Hargitay set to host the Emmys in September. In a Deadline interview, Hargitay said she’s collaborating with Colbert’s team to brainstorm ideas and even helped push a playful #FYC campaign the writers released after CBS’s decision, which Paramount/CBS described as purely financial. The Late Show earned nine Emmy nominations this year, underscoring the ongoing buzz around the franchise despite its cancellation.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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, 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.