78th Emmys Add McConaughey, Woodley, Baywatch Cast as Presenters
Matthew McConaughey, Shailene Woodley and stars from the Baywatch reboot join a growing presenter lineup for the 78th Emmy Awards on NBC and Peacock.

Matthew McConaughey and Shailene Woodley are among the latest additions to the presenter lineup for the 78th Emmy Awards, airing Monday night on NBC and Peacock. They'll be joined on stage by a group of stars from Fox's forthcoming reboot of the 1989 series "Baywatch," including Jessica Belkin, Hassie Harrison, Thaddeus LaGrone, Stephen Amell, Noah Beck and Brooks Nader.
Other newly announced presenters include Jamie Lee Curtis, Awkwafina, Scott Caan, Emma D'Arcy, Julia Garner, LL Cool J, Woody Harrelson, Paul Anthony Kelly, John Mulaney, Emmy Rossum and Sofía Vergara.
Woodley enters the ceremony fresh off her first Emmy win, having taken home the Creative Arts Emmy on Sept. 6 for outstanding guest actress in a drama series for her portrayal of Annie Clay in Hulu's "Paradise." Curtis, meanwhile, is nominated for outstanding guest actress in a comedy series for her role in FX's "The Bear."
These names join a previously announced roster of presenters that includes Odessa A'zion, Linda Cardellini, Macaulay Culkin, Alan Cumming, Sally Field, Jon Hamm, David Harbour, Marcello Hernández, Peter Krause, Dan Levy, Julianna Margulies, Annie Murphy, Niecy Nash-Betts, Keke Palmer, Amanda Peet, Amy Poehler, Florence Pugh, Rachel Sennott and Zendaya.
The telecast will also mark two television anniversaries. David Boreanaz and Sarah Michelle Gellar will appear to celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," while Kate Jackson, Cheryl Ladd and Jaclyn Smith will honor the 50th anniversary of "Charlie's Angels."
During the show's In Memoriam segment, musician Noah Kahan will perform "Bridge Over Troubled Water."
Mariska Hargitay is set to host the 78th Emmy Awards and will also serve as an executive producer alongside Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay of Jesse Collins Entertainment.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is hosting the 78th Emmy Awards?
Mariska Hargitay is hosting the evening and also serves as an executive producer.
Who is performing during the Emmys' In Memoriam segment?
Musician Noah Kahan will perform "Bridge Over Troubled Water" during the In Memoriam segment.
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