Mariska Hargitay Pays Tribute To Late Mother Jayne Mansfield

Story By Joe Frank

Oct 22 2023

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Mariska Hargitay was honored with the Sisterhood Is Powerful Award at the 2023 Women’s Media Center Awards on October 19.

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During her acceptance speech, Hargitay paid tribute to her late mother, Jayne Mansfield.

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Her mother had tragically passed away in a car accident in 1967 when Mariska was just 3 years old.

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Prior to receiving the award, Mariska Hargitay discussed the significance of the Women’s Media Center Awards.

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Hargitay described Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinem, and Robin Morgan, as her mentors and acknowledged their contributions to society.

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She expressed awe at the impact of figures like Gloria Steinem, who started a revolution and changed the world.

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Mariska referred to these influential women as her "work mothers" and emphasized their importance in her life.

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The actress also mentioned Ellen Burstyn, who plays a pivotal role alongside her in "Law & Order: SVU" and "Law & Order: Organized Crime."

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Hargitay described her connection with these women as sacred, especially considering the loss of her mother at a young age.

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Over the years, Mariska Hargitay has paid touching tributes to her late mother, Jayne Mansfield.

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In her Instagram post, she shared a black and white photo of her mom and expressed her ongoing love for her.

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