Hargitay Hosts Emmys
Mariska Hargitay to Host 78th Emmy Awards, Ending 15-Year Streak for Female Anchors
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Hargitay's documentary 'My Mother Jayne' about her late mother Jayne Mansfield has been highly praised and won multiple awards.
She has directed nine episodes of SVU since 2014 and began producing SVU in 2014, later becoming executive producer in 2016.
She will be the fourth woman to host the Emmys since 2000; Jane Lynch was the last female host in 2011.
The ceremony will be held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles and will air live on NBC and stream on Peacock.
Nominations for the 78th Emmy Awards will be announced on July 8.
Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14 in Los Angeles, making her the first woman to anchor the ceremony in 15 years, according to East Bay Times. The Law & Order: SVU star will take the stage at the Peacock Theatre, with the show airing live on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
Hargitay becomes just the fourth woman to host the Emmys since 2000. Jane Lynch was the last female host, back in 2011. Celebrity Land noted that this year's ceremony falls during NBC's 100th anniversary, adding extra weight to the occasion.
Breaking a 15-Year Streak Without a Female Host
The Emmys have leaned heavily on comedians in recent years. Hargitay's selection marks a clear shift back to casting high-profile dramatic actors in the hosting role, according to Streamline Feed. She is best known for playing Detective-turned-Captain Olivia Benson, a role she has held for 27 seasons and counting.
Hargitay has received eight Emmy nominations over her career and won once. That history gives her a rare insider's view of the night she will now anchor. Nominations for the 78th Emmy Awards will be announced on July 8, just weeks before the show.
SVU Star, Director, and Executive Producer All in One
Hargitay is far more than an actress on SVU. She began producing the show in 2014 and was promoted to executive producer in 2016, according to Mercury News. She has also directed nine episodes of the series since 2014, showing deep creative control over the show she has anchored for nearly three decades.
Season 28 of SVU is set to begin this fall, running alongside her Emmy hosting duties. Hargitay has also been performing in a Broadway one-woman show, making her one of the few people in entertainment juggling film, television, theater, and producing all at once.
Hargitay Frames Hosting as a Platform for Storytelling
Hargitay called the hosting role an honor to highlight important stories and bring television viewers together. That mission lines up with her off-screen work. She founded the Joyful Heart Foundation, an organization that supports survivors of sexual assault and abuse, according to Head Top Asia.
Her documentary 'My Mother Jayne,' about her late mother Jayne Mansfield, has also drawn wide praise and won multiple awards. The film added another dimension to her public profile heading into what will be one of the most watched nights of her career.
NBC's 100th Birthday Sets a Historic Stage
The 78th Emmy Awards arrive during NBC's centennial year, giving the network extra motivation to put on a landmark show. Hargitay's selection fits that bill. She is one of the most recognizable faces in NBC history, thanks to SVU's record-setting run as the longest-running live-action primetime drama in US television.
The Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles will host the ceremony on September 14. With nominations dropping July 8 and a high-profile host already confirmed, the Television Academy is clearly building toward a night built around milestone moments, according to Celebrity Land.
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