Mariska Hargitay Arrives at 2026 Emmy Awards With Longtime Collaborators
Los Angeles — Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star Mariska Hargitay walked the carpet at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, September 14, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, accompanied by her longtime producing partners.
SVU Leading Lady Returns to Television’s Biggest Night
Hargitay, who has portrayed Captain Olivia Benson for more than two decades on NBC’s flagship drama, appeared at the ceremony alongside the creative team behind the historic series. The actor and executive producer has been central to SVU‘s record-setting run as the longest-running primetime live-action series in American television history.
Peacock Theater Hosts Television’s Highest Honors
The 2026 Emmy Awards ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater, the downtown Los Angeles venue that has served as the awards’ home in recent years. The event honors outstanding achievement across scripted, unscripted, and variety programming for the 2025–2026 television season.
Hargitay’s appearance underscores the enduring cultural footprint of Law & Order: SVU, which entered its 26th season this fall. The series, created by Dick Wolf, has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated global audience since its 1999 debut, with Hargitay’s Benson becoming one of television’s most recognizable and respected characters.
