Mariska Hargitay Secures Double Creative Arts Emmy Wins for Mom Documentary

Mariska Hargitay added two new statuettes to her career tally during the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, earning a pair of wins for her documentary project "My Mom Jayne," as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

The dual recognition arrives immediately prior to Hargitay stepping into the spotlight as the host of the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards broadcast, scheduled to take place on Sept. 14.

The honors mark the actress's first Emmy wins in roughly two decades. Hargitay previously took home television academy hardware for her defining role as Olivia Benson on NBC's procedural staple "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."

For veteran broadcast stars, personal non-fiction projects often provide an avenue to expand into producing while courting prestige critical acclaim outside long-running network commitments. Hargitay's wins on the non-fiction side demonstrate durable industry support as she diversifies beyond her signature franchise.

With two wins already secured during the preliminary weekend ceremonies, Hargitay enters the Sept. 14 main telecast holding significant creative momentum before she takes over hosting duties.