All 12 of Mariska Hargitay’s dazzling outfits as Emmys’ first woman host in 15 years

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Mariska Hargitay turned television’s biggest night in Hollywood into her biggest fashion night.

As host of the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, the Law & Order: SVU actress donned a wide variety of looks, though the first may have been the most special.

The Emmy-winning director stepped out on the red carpet in a dazzling sequin red dress, and none other than her 15-year-old daughter Amaya did so with her, wearing a matching dress. They were also accompanied by Mariska’s husband Peter Hermann, and their two sons, August, 20, and Andrew, 14.

See all of Mariska’s stunning looks below.

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Look 1

Mariska’s first look of the night was a glittering red gown, and her daughter had nearly the same one.

Mariska Hargitay speaks onstage during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California© Getty Images

Look 2

Mariska’s first look of the night was a glittering red gown, and her daughter had nearly the same one.

Mariska Hargitay at the 78th Emmy Awards held at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California© Getty Images

Look 3

Mariska next wore a ruched black gown with gold embellishments.

Host Mariska Hargitay speaks during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California© Getty Images

Look 4

She looked back on her first Emmy win 20 years ago while wearing a pink sequin dress.

Host Mariska Hargitay speaks during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California© Getty Images

Look 5

She next channeled her mom Jayne Mansfield’s Hollywood glamor looks with voluptuous waves and another black gown.

Host Mariska Hargitay speaks during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California© WireImage

Look 6

She couldn’t help but don a Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon inspired look that she said was “hot as balls.”

Host Mariska Hargitay speaks onstage during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California© WireImage

Look 7

Mariska kept the sequins in rotation.

 Host Mariska Hargitay performs onstage during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California© WireImage

Look 8

She turned to a pantsuit for another musical number.

Host Mariska Hargitay speaks on stage during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026© Getty Images

Look 9

Mariska went back to her short hair for her ninth look.

Mariska Hargitay at the 78th Emmy Awards held at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California© Getty Images

Look 10

The hair and dress changes didn’t stop ten looks in.

Mariska Hargitay speaks onstage during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California© Getty Images

Look 11

The outfit changes didn’t stop with only minutes left to the ceremony.

Mariska Hargitay at the 78th Emmy Awards held at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.© Getty Images

Look 12

She went back to sequins — and even shorter hair — for her final look of the night.

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