Mariska Hargitay Lands Two Historic Emmy Wins for 'My Mom Jayne' Ahead of Hosting Gig

‘Law & Order: SVU’ star Mariska Hargitay is going into her upcoming Emmys hosting duties as a major winner. At the 78th Creative Arts Emmy Awards, the veteran actress and filmmaker took home two prestigious awards for her deeply personal HBO Max documentary, My Mom Jayne.

The film, which marks Hargitay’s feature directorial debut, explores the life and legacy of her late mother, Hollywood icon Jayne Mansfield. The project secured top honors for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program.

The dual victories mark Hargitay's first Emmy wins since 2006. "It’s an emotional moment, because what feels most natural to say is ‘On behalf of my mom and myself, thank you,’" Hargitay shared during her speech, joined by her husband, Peter Hermann. The documentary utilizes rare home videos to reframe Mansfield's identity beyond her mid century bombshell personal.