Host Mariska Hargitay Changed 12 Times at the 2026 Emmys: A Roundup of Her Glamorous Looks

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Host Mariska Hargitay Changed 12 Times at the 2026 Emmys: A Roundup of Her Glamorous Looks

Olivia Benson got the ultimate fashion upgrade as Mariska Hargitay swapped out her iconic character’s badge and blazer for a slew of couture while hosting the 2026 Emmy Awards. The Law & Order: SVU star first showed off her versatile style while gracing the red carpet during TV’s biggest night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, on Monday, September. 14. Before the ceremony’s start, the actress dropped jaws in a red sequined gown by Monse with a cascading train. [ami-related id="4431239" pwaid="4431239" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/stylish/pictures/emmys-2026-red-carpet-photos-what-the-celebrities-wore/" title="Emmys 2026 Red Carpet: Stars Turn Up the Glamour for TV‘s Biggest Night" hiddentitle="Emmy Awards 2026 Red Carpet: Stars Turn Up the Glamour in Honor of TV‘s Biggest Night" target="" thumb="true" imgsrc="" imgid="" format="gallery" flag="" channel="33" showpromotitle="true" source_type="" source_by="642"] She continued to turn heads throughout the night with not one, but 12 different looks while hosting the ceremony, including elegant gowns and statement-making ensembles that made the stage feel like her own personal runway. After decades of playing one of television’s most recognizable detectives, Mariska made it clear she knows how to make an entrance and leave a lasting impression. Scroll through a roundup of her 2026 Emmys ceremony looks:

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Look 1

Hargitay wowed in a strapless silver gown covered in shimmering, overlapping scalloped embellishments that draped into a sparkling skirt.

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Look 2

Hargitay kept the strapless trend going with a black gown featuring a fitted silhouette and a dramatic sculpted neckline. The garment had extra sparkle with shimmering trim on the side.

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Look 3

The actress quickly changed into a body-hugging coral gown with a twinkling silver neckline and straps.

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Look 4

She looked chic in a power suit with a black blazer, accessorizing with dangling gold earrings.

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Look 5

Hariska’s hair looked even more voluminous with a sultry side part as she hit the stage in a black gown paired with matching opera gloves and a sparkling bracelet.

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Look 6

She served in a Game of Thrones getup to reenact a scene, wearing a black velvet cape with a sword.

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Look 7

The TV star changed into an all-white monochromatic suit while showing off her singing chops.

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Look 8

Hargitay dazzled in a black sequin-covered gown featuring silver trim down the center paired with diamond hoop earrings.

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Look 9

The host with the most ditched her long locks and went with a cropped bob while wearing an off-the-shoulder icy white gown adorned with crystals, featuring a black band crossing her upper chest.

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Look 10

For look No. 10, Hargitay delivered a top-tier fashion moment in a sparkling diamond-covered gown, completing her look with diamond drop earrings and a bold crimson lip.

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Look 11

She looked sophisticated in a black and white dress while still sporting her bob.

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Look 12

She finished the night with a silver sequin dress worthy of the finale.