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Every Celebrity Mariska Hargitay Mocked During Emmys Opening Monologue

The "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" star roasted Nicole Kidman, Dick Wolf and more during her 2026 Emmys opening monologue.

Mariska Hargitay made history as the first woman to host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, taking the stage at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Monday. In her opening monologue, the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star took aim at several well-known celebrities, including Nicole Kidman, Dick Wolf, Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, and Martin Short.

Hargitay, known for her role as Olivia Benson, blended music, self-deprecating humor, and celebrity mockery to kick off one of television's most prominent events. Before stepping onto the stage, a prerecorded segment showed her rehearsing alongside New York Knicks player Jalen Brunson, who provided a humorous response to Hargitay's question about experiencing a moment under millions of viewers' scrutiny.

Hargitay then performed a musical medley to Emmy nominees' songs before delivering her live comments, marking a significant moment in her hosting career. This development story will be updated as further details emerge.

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