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Mariska Hargitay clinches two Emmy Awards for ‘My Mom Jayne’ documentary
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 09:39 AM
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Actress Mariska Hargitay received two Emmy Awards for her documentary ‘My Mom Jayne’, which explores the life of her late mother, iconic actress Jayne Mansfield.
Mariska Hargitay, known for Law & Order: SVU, was honored at the recent Emmy ceremony for her documentary "My Mom Jayne". The film, which she produced and narrated, delves into the personal and professional legacy of her mother, 1950s Hollywood star Jayne Mansfield.
The documentary secured two awards: Outstanding Documentary Short and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary, according to the Television Academy. Hargitay accepted both trophies on stage, thanking her family and the production team.
Jayne Mansfield, celebrated for her bombshell image, died in a 1967 car crash. Hargitay's film combines archival footage, interviews with contemporaries, and personal reflections, aiming to present a nuanced portrait beyond the public persona.
The win marks Hargitay's first Emmy recognition for a project outside her acting career, highlighting a growing trend of actors turning to documentary filmmaking.
The documentary secured two awards: Outstanding Documentary Short and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary, according to the Television Academy. Hargitay accepted both trophies on stage, thanking her family and the production team.
Jayne Mansfield, celebrated for her bombshell image, died in a 1967 car crash. Hargitay's film combines archival footage, interviews with contemporaries, and personal reflections, aiming to present a nuanced portrait beyond the public persona.
The win marks Hargitay's first Emmy recognition for a project outside her acting career, highlighting a growing trend of actors turning to documentary filmmaking.