Jalen Brunson expected to join Mariska Hargitay in Emmys opening
Jalen Brunson is expected to appear in a prerecorded opening segment at the 78th Emmys, according to Variety's exclusive report. The New York Knicks player is a friend of host Mariska Hargitay.
KBVN+ desk·14 September 2026·1 min readUpdated 14 September 2026
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Hargitay is expected to continue the opening live before her monologue. Reba McEntire is also set to perform a Dolly Parton song.
The report previews planned segments and does not describe a completed ceremony.
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