Mariska Hargitay Ends 15-Year Female Host Drought for 78th Emmy Awards

Mariska Hargitay is breaking a 15-year streak. The Law & Order: SVU star and executive producer will host the 78th Emmy Awards, marking the first time a woman has helmed the ceremony since Jane Lynch in 2011. It's a significant shift for the long-running awards show.

Hargitay steps onto the stage for the broadcast, airing live coast-to-coast on Monday, September 14th. You can catch it on NBC or stream it live on Peacock. Known for bringing "important stories into the light," Hargitay shared her honor in celebrating the television community. This focus on impactful storytelling aligns with why many of us tune in.

Ahead of the main event, the nominees are set to be unveiled this Wednesday. Emmy winners Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear) and Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere) will do the honors, recognizing some of the best of the past television season. Colón-Zayas, who made history as the first Latina to win an Emmy in her category for "The Bear," and Hiller, also an acclaimed comedy actor, bring star power to the announcement. It's a big week for television fans.