Mariska Hargitay Hosts 78th Emmys as “The Pitt” Leads With 25 Nominations
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Updated · Los Angeles Times · Sep 11
Mariska Hargitay Hosts 78th Emmys as “The Pitt” Leads With 25 Nominations
3 articles · Updated · Los Angeles Times · Sep 11
Summary
Monday’s 78th Primetime Emmy Awards begin at 5 p.m. PT at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, with NBC airing the ceremony live and Peacock streaming it.
Mariska Hargitay makes her Emmy hosting debut, becoming the first woman to host the show in 15 years.
“The Pitt” enters as the top nominee with 25 nods, while “Widow’s Bay” has 19 and already leads early Emmy wins with eight from the first round of awards.
Comedy contender “Hacks” scored 24 nominations, and major acting races include Noah Wyle, Matthew Rhys, Jean Smart, Rhea Seehorn and Keri Russell among the front-runners.
NBC’s 100th anniversary shapes the pre-show presentation, including a blue carpet and anniversary-themed reunions for “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Charlie’s Angels.”