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Mariska Hargitay Hosts Emmys With Jalen Brunson And Nicole Kidman Cameos

The Law & Order: SVU star became the first female Emmy host in 15 years, featuring pre-recorded sketches with Knicks player Jalen Brunson and singer Taylor Swift.

6 publishers · 11 articles · first seen 14 Sept 2026 · updated 3h ago

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14 Sept, 22:26SI Feed Jalen Brunson Expected to Make Appearance During Mariska Hargitay-Hosted Emmys
15 Sept, 00:16Variety New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Steams His Jersey in Emmys Opening With Super Fan Mariska Hargitay
15 Sept, 00:29Rolling Stone Mariska Hargitay’s Emmys Monologue Gets a Necessary Assist From Nicole Kidman
15 Sept, 00:40Deadline Mariska Hargitay Opens The Emmys With Help From Jalen Brunson, Jean Smart & A Nicole Kidman Commercial
15 Sept, 00:54The Hollywood Reporter Mariska Hargitay Recreates Nicole Kidman’s AMC Ad in Emmys Monologue: “Zip It, Movie Lady. It’s TV’s Turn Tonight”
15 Sept, 00:57feeds.bleacherreport.com Jalen Brunson Appears in Emmys Opening Video Alongside Knicks Fan Mariska Hargitay
15 Sept, 01:28Deadline Taylor Swift Cameos In ‘Law & Order’ Brainstorm Sketch With Emmys Host Mariska Hargitay
15 Sept, 02:57Deadline Emmys 2026: The Best And Worst Moments
15 Sept, 03:05Deadline Emmy TV Review: Host Mariska Hargitay Let Down By Skits, Script & Taylor Swift Cameo Way Below ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Star’s Pay Grade
15 Sept, 03:59Variety Mariska Hargitay Leads a Brisk Yet Celebratory Emmys in a Return to Form: TV Review
15 Sept, 06:49The Hollywood Reporter The Michael J. Fox Tribute, Mariska Hargitay Singing, and Other Highs and Lows From an Ungainly, Ill-Flowing Emmys Telecast

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Mariska Hargitay
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Nicole Kidman
Taylor Swift
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