Stars Arrive for 78th Emmy Awards as Mariska Hargitay Hosts 1st Female-Led Ceremony in 15 Years
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Updated · CNN · Sep 14
Stars Arrive for 78th Emmy Awards as Mariska Hargitay Hosts 1st Female-Led Ceremony in 15 Years
3 articles · Updated · CNN · Sep 14
Summary
Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater filled with nominees and presenters ahead of the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, which begin at 8 p.m. ET with red-carpet arrivals already underway.
Mariska Hargitay is hosting the ceremony, becoming the first woman to emcee the Emmys since Jane Lynch in 2011 as NBC turns to the longtime “Law & Order: SVU” star instead of a late-night comic.
“The Pitt” enters the night as the top nominee with 25 nods, while Apple TV newcomers “Widow’s Bay” and “Pluribus” add momentum to a field shaped by buzzy first-season contenders.
Jean Smart’s latest bid for “Hacks” highlights one of the night’s marquee acting races, while nominees such as Rhea Seehorn and Jessica Williams used the carpet to reflect on career recognition.
The ceremony is also set to honor a difficult year for television with an expanded In Memoriam segment, including a performance by Noah Kahan, as the industry gathers to celebrate and remember.