Mariska Hargitay Parodies Nicole Kidman AMC Ad in Emmys Monologue

Mariska Hargitay Parodies Nicole Kidman AMC Ad in Emmys Monologue

Mariska Hargitay came out swinging as a first-time host of the Emmys! In her monologue, Hargitay poked fun at Nicole Kidman for her iconic AMC ad. Mariska pretended to get emotional, telling the star-studded audience, “I am truly deeply moved and so incredibly grateful to be in a room full of people who have dedicated their lives to telling stories.” “Since the beginning of time, humans have gathered around the light to tell stories. Back then, …

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The first-time host kicked off the 78th annual show with an off-brand musical number that had some viewers changing the channel.

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The Emmys celebrated the real hero of television with its opening number: brand integration. Marriott sponsored Mariska Hargitay’s take on ‘I Love Rock and Roll,’ changed to ‘I Love TV Screens.’

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Mariska Hargitay opens Emmys by roasting her own career

Mariska Hargitay opened the 2026 Emmy Awards with exactly the kind of self-awareness you’d expect from someone who has spent nearly three decades playing Olivia Benson. Hosting the ceremony Monday night from Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, Hargitay used her opening monologue to poke fun at her own longevity on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, … Continue reading "Mariska Hargitay opens Emmys by roasting her own career"