Mariska Hargitay Wins 2 Emmys For Her Documentary 'My Mom Jayne'
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Key Points:
- Mariska Hargitay won two Emmys for her HBO documentary My Mom Jayne, which explores the life of her late mother Jayne Mansfield and investigates the mystery of her biological father, earning Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program.
- Hargitay dedicated her award to feminist icon Gloria Steinem, emphasizing the importance of women telling their own stories and expressing excitement about exploring new ways to share women's narratives.
- The awards were presented during the 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Creative Arts ceremony, with the main televised event scheduled for September 14 on NBC and Peacock.
- Hargitay is celebrating a milestone year, entering the 28th season of Law & Order: SVU, making her Broadway debut, and preparing to host the Primetime Emmy Awards for the first time.
- The documentary series Mr. Scorsese, directed by Rebecca Miller, won Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series, featuring interviews with Martin Scorsese and notable actors such as Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio.
