"Mariska Hargitay"
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What’s new
- Mariska Hargitay announced a new HBO Max documentary titled My Mom Jayne, directed by Hargitay herself, about her mother Jayne Mansfield. The project premiered on Max in June 2025 and has generated enthusiasm from fans who are eager to see this personal project unfold.[1]
- She has continued active involvement in producing and directing through her new company Mighty Entertainment, which supported the documentary work and other projects in 2025–2026.[2]
- In interviews and public appearances around late 2024 into 2025, Hargitay has discussed therapy and grief processing, reflecting on her childhood trauma related to her mother’s death, and how these experiences inform her advocacy and work in media.[3]
Context and background
- Hargitay is best known for playing Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU since 1999, a role that has earned her major awards and a long-running presence on television.[2]
- She’s a prominent advocate for sexual assault survivors through the Joyful Heart Foundation, and she has used her platform to raise awareness about untested rape kits and related issues.[5][2]
Recent media appearances
- Entertainment press in early 2026 continues to cover her projects and appearances, including updates about her documentary work and involvement with SVU-related activities.[4][6]
Notes
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