# Mariska Hargitay to host 78th Emmy Awards in September

Actress Mariska Hargitay, best known for her role on "Law & Order: SVU," will host the 78th Emmy Awards in September. The event honors the best in television programming, and Hargitay's hosting choice adds a notable figure to the ceremony. This matters as it sets the tone for one of TV's biggest nights.

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jul/07/mariska-hargitay-78th-primetime-emmy-awards-host) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:49:21 GMT