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Mariska Hargitay Teases Christopher Meloni’s Return To ‘Law & Order: SVU’

It appears Benson and Stabler will be together once more on Law & Order: SVU. Mariska Hargitay (Benson) has teased the return of her former partner, Detective Elliot Stabler, played by Christopher Meloni, as the show marks its milestone 600th episode. Hargitay posted two photos on Instagram Tuesday. In the first she wrote “WHO DAT” […]

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Sep 23, 2026 · byDeadline

Mariska Hargitay Teases Christopher Meloni’s ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Return Ahead of Season 28 Premiere

It appears Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson will reunite once again on “Law & Order: SVU” — at least for an episode. Mariska Hargitay shared two photos of herself and Christopher Meloni on the set of the long-running crime procedural to her Instagram on Tuesday, suggesting that the actor had returned to film the show’s […]

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Sep 23, 2026 · byVariety

Mariska Hargitay Confirms Christopher Meloni's SVU Return With Set Pic

Is Bensler back? That was the case when Mariska Hargitay shared a photo of her former costar Christopher Meloni on the set of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit during production on its 28th...

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Sep 23, 2026 · byE! Online

How Mariska Hargitay Pulled Off Her Fashion-Filled 2026 Emmys Hosting Gig

“Let’s be honest, it’s a little terrifying,” says Harigtay of hosting. “But I’m in a season of my life where I’ve been presented with opportunities that terrified me a bit, so I thought, why not!”

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Sep 15, 2026 · byVogue

Why the Emmys Moving to Amazon Prime Video Won’t Fix What’s Broken With Award Shows

Spoiler alert: Moving to streaming isn’t enough to fix award show problems. Mariska Hargitay closed the 78th Emmys on Monday night from the Peacock Theater, and the ceremony she sent off may be the last of its kind. Since 1949, the Emmys have belonged to broadcast television. Future editions may not. As Variety exclusively reported, […]

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Sep 15, 2026 · byVariety

Emmy Producers on Recruiting Taylor Swift, the Ideas She Brought to the Show and How This Year’s Telecast Wound Up Short

When you hire Mariska Hargitay to host the Emmys, the fact that she has a few friends in high places pays off. And that starts with Taylor Swift. “They’re genuine friends,” executive producer Dionne Harmon said. “She’s like, ‘lemme hit Tay Tay!’” Emmy executive producers Jesse Collins, Harmon and Janae Rouzon-Clay from Jesse Collins Entertainment […]

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Sep 15, 2026 · byVariety

Emmys Producers Dish On Taylor Swift ‘SVU’ Sketch (Including The Easter Eggs), Mariska Hargitay’s Hosting Chops, Dolly Parton Tribute & More

That Taylor Swift cameo at the Emmys was actually filmed on the Law & Order: SVU set, by the way. After Monday night’s telecast of the 78th annual Emmy awards, producers Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay joined NBCUniversal’s EVP of Live Events & Specials Jen Neal to break down the biggest moments from […]

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Sep 15, 2026 · byDeadline

Emmy Producers Reveal How They Pulled Off That Taylor Swift Cameo

"When you make a promise to Captain Benson, you've got to keep it," Jesse Collins, Jeannae Rouzan-Clay and Dionne Harmon tell THR of the surprise 'SVU' sketch with Emmys host Mariska Hargitay coming together.

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Sep 15, 2026 · byThe Hollywood Reporter

Taylor Swift crashes Mariska Hargitays Law & Order SVU sketch at the Emmys

Taylor Swift appeared at the 2026 Emmys in a "Law & Order SVU" parody sketch, alongside host Mariska Hargitay.

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Sep 15, 2026 · byMashable

Mariska Hargitays opening Emmys musical number is packed with cameos

Mariska Hargitay kicked off the 2026 Emmys with a musical parody of "I Love Rock 'n' Roll". Watch.

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Sep 15, 2026 · byMashable

The Best and Most Memorable Moments of the 2026 Emmys

Mariska Hargitay as host, a tearjerking Dolly Parton tribute by Reba McEntire, and John Mulaney getting bleeped while quoting DJ Khaled? Yes, please.

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Sep 15, 2026 · byVogue

Superstars and broken records: 2026 Emmy highlights

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were hosted by Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.

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Sep 15, 2026 · byBBC

Most Memorable Moments at 2026 Emmys, From Taylor Swift’s Cameo to Mariska Hargitay Recreating Nicole Kidman’s AMC Ad

From Jean Smart and Matthew Rhys' history-making wins to Marcello Hernández's special invites for Zendaya and Harrison Ford, here are some of the highlights from the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday.

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Sep 15, 2026 · byThe Hollywood Reporter

Why The Pitt's Katherine LaNasa Really Wanted to Delete Season One

Katherine LaNasa wishes she could scrub the first season of The Pitt. As the HBO star attended the Emmy Awards 2026—hosted by Law & Order: SVU's Mariska Hargitay at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater...

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Sep 15, 2026 · byE! Online

What You Didn't See on TV During the Emmys

There was no curse on Widow's Bay at the 2026 Emmys. Already an eight-time winner heading into the main ceremony hosted by Mariska Hargitay from L.A. Live's Peacock Theater on Sept. 14, the Apple...

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Sep 15, 2026 · byE! Online

Mariska Hargitay Leads a Brisk Yet Celebratory Emmys in a Return to Form: TV Review

Last year, the Emmys bet on an unorthodox host in Nate Bargatze and the result was an unmitigated disaster. This year, the Emmys bet on an unorthodox host and were rewarded with an effusive, yet efficient tribute to television at its best. Watching “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” star — and “My Mom Jayne” […]

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Sep 15, 2026 · byVariety

How Matthew Rhys, Sally Field & More Made Emmys History

The 2026 Emmys was one award show to remember. After all, TV milestones were toppled at the Sept. 14 ceremony. In fact, host Mariska Hargitay ended a 15-year dry spell when she stepped onto the...

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Sep 15, 2026 · byE! Online

Emmys 2026 Snubs and Surprises: Colbert’s Final Season Wins, Oscar Isaac Can’t Stop Matthew Rhys, Taylor Swift Crashes the Party and More

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are here, and much like a passing glance at a cloudless night sky, the stars are out! But this is no time for puns! Television’s biggest night was hosted by “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” icon Mariska Hargitay, and there were plenty of big wins and upsets. See some […]

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Sep 15, 2026 · byVariety

Emmys 2026: The Best And Worst Moments

Kudos to Mariska Hargitay for serving as the first female Emmy host in 15 years! All those wardrobe changes must have been exhausting. But the actress was charming, confident and honestly game for anything, even though she had to utter corny gags like “if you watched Hannah Montana, it’s now time to talk to a […]

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Sep 15, 2026 · byDeadline

Taylor Swift Makes Surprise Cameo During Pre-Taped Emmys Segment With Mariska Hargitay

The superstar singer-songwriter appeared in a 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' sketch with Hargitay's Olivia Benson.

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Sep 15, 2026 · byThe Hollywood Reporter

Taylor Swift Makes Surprise Emmys Cameo to Decode Swiftie-Coded Easter Eggs With Detective Olivia Benson

Emmys host Mariska Hargitay also co-starred with her feline namesake, Swift's cat Olivia Benson, in the Law & Order: SVU spoof.

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Sep 15, 2026 · byBillboard

Taylor Swift Makes Surprise Appearance During Emmy Awards

Taylor Swift wasn't physically at the Emmys Monday ... but that didn't stop her from making an appearance. The pop star made a quick cameo in an 'SVU' sketch alongside Emmys host Mariska Hargitay and Ice-T. The bit was full of meta jokes as the…

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Sep 15, 2026 · byTMZ

Taylor Swift Cameos In ‘Law & Order’ Brainstorm Sketch With Emmys Host Mariska Hargitay

Add Law & Order: Special Victims Unit to the list of Taylor Swift’s credits. The singer songwriter made a guest appearance in a pre-taped sketch for the 2026 Emmys featuring host Mariska Hargitay. The bit began with Hargitay getting her colleagues to “think like Swifties” in order to answer the biggest question for the telecast: […]

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Sep 15, 2026 · byDeadline

Selena Gomez Shocked by Martin Short, Steve Martin Age Joke at Emmys

Wait, you mean us? Well, maybe not her, but such was the look on Selena Gomez's face during the 2026 Emmys when it dawned on her that Mariska Hargitay was making her second Martin Short joke of...

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Sep 15, 2026 · byE! Online