# Mariska Hargitay Emmy hosting and tribute > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mariska-hargitay-emmy-hosting-and-tribute > Updated: 2026-09-10T21:06:27.000Z. Sources: 37. Developments: 5. Mariska Hargitay, star of ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’, is set to host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Hargitay previously won two Creative Arts Emmy Awards for her directorial debut, ‘My Mom Jayne: A Film by Mariska Hargitay’, which earned honors for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary Nonfiction Program. As the ceremony approaches, Hargitay has described the hosting role as a “loose new experience” that allows her to step outside her established career lane. During an appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’, host Jimmy Kimmel advised her on the importance of correctly pronouncing nominees' names, such as Ayo Edebiri, Lucia Aniello, and Rhea Seehorn. Executive producer Dionne Harmon noted that the ceremony is intended to be a representation of Hargitay’s spirit, with producers emphasizing her goal to create an inclusive atmosphere for both the live audience and viewers at home. The upcoming broadcast, airing on NBC and streaming on Peacock, features ‘The Pitt’ leading nominations with 25 nods, followed by ‘Hacks’ with 24. Other major contenders include ‘Widow’s Bay’ with 19 nominations and ‘Pluribus’ with 18. The awards arrive during a period of industry transition as the Television Academy navigates shifting broadcasting deals and the rising dominance of streaming platforms, particularly as the current ‘wheel deal’ among major networks is set to expire. ## Claims - Mariska Hargitay won two Creative Arts Emmys for her documentary 'My Mom Jayne: A Film by Mariska Hargitay'. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Mariska Hargitay will host the Primetime Emmy Awards. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Hargitay won for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary Nonfiction Program. (single source) - The 78th Emmy Awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026. (single source) - The main ceremony will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock in the United States. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Mariska Hargitay to host 78th Primetime Emmy Awards Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, embracing the role as a new professional experience while receiving hosting advice from Jimmy Kimmel. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mariska-hargitay-to-host-78th-primetime-emmy-awards ### 2026-09-08: 78th Emmy Awards to be hosted by Mariska Hargitay The 78th Emmy Awards will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay on September 14. ‘The Pitt’ leads nominations with 25, while Hargitay has already won two Creative Arts Emmys for her documentary ‘My Mom Jayne’. 30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mariska-hargitay-wins-two-creative-arts-emmys-for-documentary-my-mom-jayne ### 2026-08-16: Mariska Hargitay prepares for Emmy hosting and SVU milestone Mariska Hargitay prepares to host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards and celebrate the 600th episode of ‘Law & Order: SVU’ while also marking her husband Peter Hermann’s 59th birthday. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mariska-hargitay-prepares-for-emmy-hosting-and-svu-milestone ### 2026-08-13: Mariska Hargitay to host 2026 Emmy Awards Mariska Hargitay will host the 2026 Emmy Awards, becoming the first woman to host the ceremony in 15 years. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mariska-hargitay-to-host-2026-emmy-awards-1 ### 2026-08-10: Mariska Hargitay honored with NBC marathon ahead of Emmy hosting NBC is hosting a ‘Law & Order: SVU’ marathon on September 10 to honor Mariska Hargitay ahead of her hosting duties at the 78th Emmy Awards. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mariska-hargitay-honored-with-nbc-marathon-ahead-of-emmy-hosting --- Cite as: Mariska Hargitay Emmy hosting and tribute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mariska-hargitay-emmy-hosting-and-tribute