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Mariska Hargitay Turns the Emmys into a Fashion Parade Honoring Her Mom
entertainment25 days ago

Mariska Hargitay Turns the Emmys into a Fashion Parade Honoring Her Mom

Mariska Hargitay hosted the 2026 Emmys and turned the night into a running fashion show, changing into at least 13 outfits — including a red sequined gown echoing her mother Jayne Mansfield — and opening with a monologue as the first female host in 15 years, plus a pre-taped sketch with Taylor Swift; she styled a sequence of looks from black to white to metallic, even donning a fur-trimmed cape with a sword, while being joined on the red carpet by husband Peter Hermann and their sons.

Hargitay and daughter shine in Mansfield-inspired red on Emmys red carpet
entertainment26 days ago

Hargitay and daughter shine in Mansfield-inspired red on Emmys red carpet

Mariska Hargitay and her daughter Amaya arrived on the Emmys 2026 red carpet in matching ruby sequin Monse gowns inspired by Jayne Mansfield, with Hargitay hosting the ceremony and accompanied by husband Peter Hermann and their kids; the moment echoed Mansfield’s era as Hargitay recently won two Creative Arts Emmys for her documentary My Mom Jane about her mother.

Hargitay Secures Dual Emmys for My Mom Jayne, Honors Gloria Steinem
entertainment1 month ago

Hargitay Secures Dual Emmys for My Mom Jayne, Honors Gloria Steinem

Mariska Hargitay won two Primetime Emmy Awards for her HBO documentary My Mom Jayne—Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program—while dedicating thanks to Gloria Steinem. The wins came as the 78th Primetime Emmys kicked off in Los Angeles, highlighting Hargitay’s year of career milestones and her message about women telling their own stories.

Mariska Hargitay's paternity revelation: embracing two dads with forgiveness
entertainment3 months ago

Mariska Hargitay's paternity revelation: embracing two dads with forgiveness

On the Hoda Kotb podcast Making Space, Mariska Hargitay revealed she learned Nelson Sardelli was her biological father after a fan photo, confronting Mickey Hargitay who denied it; she later understood his pain and forgave him, explaining that both men were her fathers. She has since formed a relationship with Nelson, including a reunion in Atlantic City that moved him to tears after 30 years.

entertainment1 year ago

Mariska Hargitay's 'My Mom Jayne' Qualifies for Oscars Campaign

Mariska Hargitay's documentary about her mother Jayne Mansfield, titled 'My Mom Jayne,' has qualified for Oscar consideration after a qualifying theatrical run, and is expected to be a strong contender despite the Academy's usual aversion to celebrity-focused documentaries. The film, which premiered at Cannes and Tribeca, explores Mansfield's life and the impact of her death on her family, including Hargitay, who shares personal reflections and secrets. The film has received critical acclaim and audience praise, boosting its prospects for awards season.

entertainment1 year ago

Mariska Hargitay Reflects on Family Secrets and Her Mother Jayne Mansfield

Mariska Hargitay discusses her HBO documentary 'My Mom Jayne,' where she explores her mother Jayne Mansfield's life and reveals that her biological father is Nelson Sardelli, a secret she kept for years. The film is a personal journey of discovery, family bonding, and reclaiming her identity, made during the reflective period of COVID-19.