Mariska Hargitay sparks backlash over 'cringe' opening number at the 2026 Emmys: Live updates
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By KATRINA SCHOLLENBERGER, US HEAD OF LIVE NEWS and LILLIAN GISSEN, US DEPUTY LIFESTYLE EDITOR
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Stars are hitting the red carpet for the 2026 Primetime Emmys in Los Angeles this evening as television's biggest programs are honored.
The 78th annual ceremony is set to air live on NBC and Peacock at 8pm ET/5pm PT from the Peacock Theater.
Zendaya graced the carpet in a floor length silver gown and her shortest haircut to date as comedian Meg Statler sent shockwaves through the crowd in a bizarre gold Emmys statue costume.
Hosted by Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star Mariska Hargitay, the show will bring together actors and actresses from TV's biggest shows including Zendaya, Amy Poehler, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Matthew Rhys.
HBO Max's The Pitt and Hacks are expected to sweep the evening's biggest awards after seeing record-breaking nominations earlier in the year.
An emotional in memoriam segment will honor beloved stars who have passed this year including Dolly Parton, Catherine O'Hara and James Van Der Beek.
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