Por qué importa
- NBC celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, and Hargitay — entering her 28th season on the network’s longest-running primetime drama — embodies that legacy.
- The Emmys have historically leaned on comedians for hosting duties. Hargitay’s appointment signals a shift toward actor-hosted ceremonies, a rarity this century.
- She is also a potential nominee herself: her HBO documentary My Mom Jayne is eligible for a News & Documentary Emmy.
El dato clave
- Hargitay won an Emmy for playing Olivia Benson in 2006 and has eight other nominations.
- She already holds a News & Documentary Emmy from 2019 for producing I Am Evidence.
- The 2026 Emmy nominations will be announced tomorrow (July 8) at 11:30 a.m. ET.
Lo que dicen
“Bringing important stories into the light has been the heartbeat of my career,” Hargitay said in a statement. She called it an honor to host in NBC’s 100th birthday year and to celebrate the television community.
NBC’s Jen Neal noted that “Mariska has earned her place among television’s icons,” adding that the network couldn’t think of a more fitting host for its centennial celebration.
Qué sigue
The Emmy nominations drop tomorrow, and Hargitay could receive a nod for My Mom Jayne. The ceremony itself airs live on September 14. Viewers will see whether Hargitay’s style — grounded and dramatic, not comedic — changes the tone of the broadcast.