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Mariska Hargitay Lands Two Emmys for ‘My Mom Jayne’ Ahead of Hosting Gig
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In Short: Mariska Hargitay is set to host the Primetime Emmy Awards after winning two Emmys for her HBO documentary 'My Mom Jayne,' which explores her late mother, actress Jayne Mansfield, and a mystery surrounding her biological father.
Hargitay shared, reflecting on the impact of Steinem's words.
Hargitay's documentary won the Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program awards, marking a significant achievement in her career.
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My Mom Jayne is a 2025 documentary film directed by Mariska Hargitay. The film examines the life of Hargitay's late mother, Jayne Mansfield.
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- Mariska Hargitay is warming up to host the televised Primetime Emmy Awards in the best way imaginable – by winning two Emmys for her documentary My Mom Jayne.
- “My hero and friend Gloria Steinem recently said, ‘Please tell your own story,’” Hargitay shared.
- It’s been an extraordinary year-plus for Hargitay, who is entering the 28 th season as the star of Law & Order: SVU.
- “Dreaming is actually part of planning,” Hargitay said backstage at the Emmys after her two wins.
- The HBO film in which Hargitay explores the life and career of her late mother, the actress Jayne Mansfield, as well as a mystery over Mariska’s biological father, won Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special.
- It’s a gift that’s indescribable.” Accepting the trophy for directing, Hargitay commented, “I’m utterly overwhelmed.
- In addition to premiering My Mom Jayne, she made her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing, and then agreed to take on the challenge of hosting the Primetime Emmy Awards.
- Mariska Hargitay paid tribute to the late Gloria Steinem as she picked up two Primetime Emmy Awards on Saturday (05.09.26) night.