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Jalen Brunson crashes Knicks superfan Mariska Hargitay’s Emmys cold open
WorldCold open sketch
Mariska Hargitay, a Knicks superfan, hosted the Emmys and featured Jalen Brunson in the cold open.
The sketch showed Hargitay and Brunson steaming their respective outfits, with Brunson making a humorous comment.
- Mariska Hargitay brought her fandom to the Emmys, with Knicks star Jalen Brunson making a cameo in her cold open as she hosted the award show airing on NBC.
- The pair’s affinity for each other is well known, and Hargitay is counted among the Knicks’ tried-and-true celeb fans.
- She was a constant presence during the team’s championship run this spring, and Hargitay was even captured giving Brunson a big hug after Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Key Takeaways
- Jalen Brunson made a cameo in the cold open
- The cold open featured Hargitay and Brunson steaming their outfits
- Brunson appeared in a blue Knicks jersey
- The sketch was a humorous take on the pressure of hosting
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- The Emmys will continue to be talked about in the media
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