EntertainmentNBC chooses Mariska Hargitay to host the 2026 Emmys
TVLine reports that NBC executive Pearlena Igbokwe cited three reasons for the choice: Hargitay embodies television, engenders goodwill and is popular.
TLDR
Mariska Hargitay was selected as the 2026 Emmys host because she embodies television, engenders goodwill and is popular, TVLine reports, citing NBC executive Pearlena Igbokwe.
NBC chooses Mariska Hargitay to host the 2026 Emmys
TVLine reports that NBC executive Pearlena Igbokwe cited three reasons for the choice: Hargitay embodies television, engenders goodwill and is popular.
TLDR
Mariska Hargitay was selected as the 2026 Emmys host because she embodies television, engenders goodwill and is popular, TVLine reports, citing NBC executive Pearlena Igbokwe.