Mariska Hargitay Wins 2 Emmys

Mariska Hargitay won two Emmys for her documentary 'My Mom Jayne' at the Creative Arts Emmys, bringing her career total to three. The Emmys won by Mariska Hargitay were for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program.

The documentary 'My Mom Jayne' explores the life and career of Mariska Hargitay's late mother, actress Jayne Mansfield, as well as a mystery over Mariska's biological father. Mariska Hargitay previously won an Emmy for Best Actress for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 2006.

During her acceptance speech, Mariska Hargitay thanked feminist icon Gloria Steinem, who recently passed away at the age of 92. Mariska Hargitay shared that Gloria Steinem had said, 'Please tell your own story,' and emphasized the importance of sharing stories and knowing each other through them.

Mariska Hargitay will host the Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, which will air on NBC and the Peacock streaming platform. The Creative Arts Emmys took place on Saturday night in Los Angeles, kicking off the 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

## What's Next Mariska Hargitay expressed her excitement about hosting the Primetime Emmy Awards, saying it's a year of firsts and a year of saying yes and not limiting herself or being governed by fear. She also hinted at her mindset heading into the main show, admitting that it's been a big week and that she's working with The Late Show with Stephen Colbert writing team on her material.

## Why It Matters Mariska Hargitay's Emmy wins and upcoming hosting gig mark a significant moment in her career, as she explores new ways of telling stories and innovating in the industry. Her wins also highlight the importance of sharing stories and knowing each other through them, as emphasized by Gloria Steinem's counsel to women about telling their own stories.

The Primetime Emmy Awards will continue on Sunday evening, leading up to the televised Primetime Emmys on Monday, September 14. Mariska Hargitay's hosting gig is highly anticipated, and her recent Emmy wins have set the stage for a memorable night in television history.