An original star of the series, Meloni appeared on the 'Law & Order' spinoff from 1999-2011, and has since popped up in numerous cameo appearances.
The Hollywood Reporter•McKinley Franklin1h ago
It appears Benson and Stabler will be together once more on Law & Order: SVU. Mariska Hargitay (Benson) has teased the return of her former partner, Detective Elliot Stabler, played by Christopher Meloni, as the show marks its milestone 600th episode. Hargitay posted two photos on Instagram Tuesday. In the first she wrote “WHO DAT” […]
Deadline•Denise Petski9h ago
It appears Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson will reunite once again on “Law & Order: SVU” — at least for an episode. Mariska Hargitay shared two photos of herself and Christopher Meloni on the set of the long-running crime procedural to her Instagram on Tuesday, suggesting that the actor had returned to film the show’s […]
Variety•Payton Turkeltaub21h ago
Is Bensler back? That was the case when Mariska Hargitay shared a photo of her former costar Christopher Meloni on the set of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit during production on its 28th...
E! Online•Sasha Wayman,Gabrielle Chung23h ago
“Let’s be honest, it’s a little terrifying,” says Harigtay of hosting. “But I’m in a season of my life where I’ve been presented with opportunities that terrified me a bit, so I thought, why not!”
Spoiler alert: Moving to streaming isn’t enough to fix award show problems. Mariska Hargitay closed the 78th Emmys on Monday night from the Peacock Theater, and the ceremony she sent off may be the last of its kind. Since 1949, the Emmys have belonged to broadcast television. Future editions may not. As Variety exclusively reported, […]
Variety•Clayton Davis15 Sept
When you hire Mariska Hargitay to host the Emmys, the fact that she has a few friends in high places pays off. And that starts with Taylor Swift. “They’re genuine friends,” executive producer Dionne Harmon said. “She’s like, ‘lemme hit Tay Tay!’” Emmy executive producers Jesse Collins, Harmon and Janae Rouzon-Clay from Jesse Collins Entertainment […]
Variety•Michael Schneider15 Sept
That Taylor Swift cameo at the Emmys was actually filmed on the Law & Order: SVU set, by the way. After Monday night’s telecast of the 78th annual Emmy awards, producers Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay joined NBCUniversal’s EVP of Live Events & Specials Jen Neal to break down the biggest moments from […]
Deadline•Katie Campione15 Sept
"When you make a promise to Captain Benson, you've got to keep it," Jesse Collins, Jeannae Rouzan-Clay and Dionne Harmon tell THR of the surprise 'SVU' sketch with Emmys host Mariska Hargitay coming together.
The Hollywood Reporter•Brande Victorian15 Sept
Taylor Swift appeared at the 2026 Emmys in a "Law & Order SVU" parody sketch, alongside host Mariska Hargitay.
Mariska Hargitay kicked off the 2026 Emmys with a musical parody of "I Love Rock 'n' Roll". Watch.
Mariska Hargitay as host, a tearjerking Dolly Parton tribute by Reba McEntire, and John Mulaney getting bleeped while quoting DJ Khaled? Yes, please.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were hosted by Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
BBC15 Sept
From Jean Smart and Matthew Rhys' history-making wins to Marcello Hernández's special invites for Zendaya and Harrison Ford, here are some of the highlights from the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday.
The Hollywood Reporter•Carly Thomas15 Sept
Katherine LaNasa wishes she could scrub the first season of The Pitt. As the HBO star attended the Emmy Awards 2026—hosted by Law & Order: SVU's Mariska Hargitay at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater...
E! Online•Marissa Dow15 Sept
There was no curse on Widow's Bay at the 2026 Emmys. Already an eight-time winner heading into the main ceremony hosted by Mariska Hargitay from L.A. Live's Peacock Theater on Sept. 14, the Apple...
E! Online•Natalie Finn15 Sept
Last year, the Emmys bet on an unorthodox host in Nate Bargatze and the result was an unmitigated disaster. This year, the Emmys bet on an unorthodox host and were rewarded with an effusive, yet efficient tribute to television at its best. Watching “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” star — and “My Mom Jayne” […]
Variety•Alisoncolleherman15 Sept
The 2026 Emmys was one award show to remember. After all, TV milestones were toppled at the Sept. 14 ceremony. In fact, host Mariska Hargitay ended a 15-year dry spell when she stepped onto the...
E! Online•Gabrielle Chung15 Sept
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are here, and much like a passing glance at a cloudless night sky, the stars are out! But this is no time for puns! Television’s biggest night was hosted by “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” icon Mariska Hargitay, and there were plenty of big wins and upsets. See some […]
Variety•William Earl15 Sept
Kudos to Mariska Hargitay for serving as the first female Emmy host in 15 years! All those wardrobe changes must have been exhausting. But the actress was charming, confident and honestly game for anything, even though she had to utter corny gags like “if you watched Hannah Montana, it’s now time to talk to a […]
Deadline•Lynette Rice15 Sept