Mariska Hargitay made the 2026 Emmy Awards a night to remember — beginning with a slightly familiar opening monologue. “I am truly deeply moved and so incredibly grateful to be in a room full of people who have dedicated their lives to telling stories,” Hargitay, 62, said at the beginning of the Monday, September 14, awards show, pretending to get emotional. “Since the beginning of time, humans have gathered around the light to tell stories. Back then, it was the fire in the cave and now it’s the screen of your choice.” She continued, “But, no matter how you watch, and even...