The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards brought Hollywood’s biggest stars to LA’s Peacock Theater on Monday, with “Law & Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay taking the stage as host and TV’s buzziest shows battling for the night’s biggest prizes. Hargitay pointed out that she was the first woman to host the Emmys in 15 years.
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Mariska Hargitay performs an ode to TV screens during the opening number of the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 14 in Los Angeles.
Macaulay Culkin, Annie Murphy and Dan Levy speak during a tribute to the late Catherine O Hara at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Michael J. Fox accepts the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Paul W. Downs and Megan Stalter attend the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Caroline Brehman
The Emmys paid tribute to the late Dolly Parton, with Reba McEntire performing Parton's song "Appalachian Memories."
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The Emmys held a tribute to the late Dolly Parton, with a speech from Sally Field and a performance of Parton's song "Appalachian Memories," Reba McEntire performing Parton's song, "Appalachian Memories."
Katie Dippold and the cast and crew of "Widow's Bay" accept the award for outstanding comedy series. The show won 14 awards.
Michael J. Fox accepts the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award.
Jean Smart accepts the lead actress in a comedy series award for her role in "Hacks" for the fifth straight year.
Matthew Rhys won two lead acting awards, one for the comedy "Widow's Bay" and the other for limited series "The Beast in Me."
Mariska Hargitay performs an ode to TV screens during the opening number of the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 14 in Los Angeles.
Noah Wyle, winner of the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for "The Pitt", with his wife Sara Wells during the Governors Ball at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Shailene Woodley attends the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole
Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey, winner of the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Award for "Task" pose during the Governors Ball at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd pose during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Cast and crew of "Widow's Bay" pose with the Outstanding Comedy Series Award during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Rhea Seehorn poses with the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Linda Cardellini, Richard Jenkins, Jason Bateman and David Harbour pose with the award for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series for "DTF St. Louis" during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Stephen Colbert and cast and crew accept the award for Outstanding Variety Series for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Mariska Hargitay speaks during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Mariska Hargitay speaks during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey speak during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
A picture of Dolly Parton during the In Memoriam segment at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Jaclyn Smith, Kate Jackson and Cheryl Ladd speak as they celebrate the Charlie's Angels 50th anniversary during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
A picture of Tim Curry during the In Memoriam segment at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Jamie Lee Curtis speaks during a tribute to Rob Reiner at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Noah Kahan performs during In Memoriam segment during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Macaulay Culkin speaks during a tribute to the late Catherine O Hara at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Stephen Colbert poses with the award for Outstanding Variety Series for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Michael J. Fox accepts the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Ryan Michelle Bathe and Sterling K. Brown attend the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole
Ariel Karlin attends the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole
Hannah Einbinder and Ellie Neilson attend the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole
Stephen Colbert and Evelyn McGee-Colbert attends the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole
Andrew Rannells and Mariska Hargitay speak during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Martin Short and Steve Martin attend the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole
Sally Field accepts the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for "Remarkably Bright Creatures" during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
