A Rare Public Appearance: Mariska Hargitay Attends Red Carpet Event with Her Children

Mariska Hargitay Brings All Three Children to the Premiere of Her Personal Documentary “My Mom, Jayne”

On June 23 in Los Angeles, Mariska Hargitay made a special appearance at the premiere of My Mom, Jayne, a documentary close to her heart. The 61-year-old Law & Order: SVU actress was joined by all three of her children, marking a rare and touching family moment on the red carpet.

Their united presence underscored the emotional significance of the evening, as the film honors Hargitay’s late mother, screen legend Jayne Mansfield.

Mariska Hargitay looked stunning in a sophisticated black long-sleeve gown as she arrived with her three children. Her eldest, August, 18, opted for a relaxed look in jeans and a classic striped shirt. Andrew, 13, wore a sleek all-black outfit complemented by playful pink sneakers, while 14-year-old Amaya appeared elegant in a soft pink ruffled dress that added a touch of youthful charm.

Hargitay and her husband, actor Peter Hermann, first met on the set of Law & Order: SVU. They married in 2004 and began building their family two years later, welcoming their son August when Mariska was 42. The family grew again through the adoption of Amaya and Andrew within the same year — a journey Hargitay has often described as one that made their family feel whole.

A MOTHER’S JOURNEY WITH GRACE AND GRATITUDE

In a 2024 interview with PEOPLE, Hargitay opened up about how motherhood has changed her — for the better.

“I’m so grateful that I’m an older mom,” she revealed. “I don’t know if I could have handled it when I was younger. When I was younger, I wasn’t as present, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve started to accept and appreciate.”

Her honesty resonates with many who find themselves embracing parenting later in life. For Hargitay, being a mom is not about perfection — it’s about presence, patience, and love.

“The thing that’s made me a better parent is my kids, because they taught me to really listen,” she explained. “My husband is my North Star, and my kids are my teachers.”

A FAMILY BUILT ON LOVE AND CHAOS

The actress has long been candid about the beautiful chaos of raising three children. In a 2018 interview, she said:

“Our family is so perfect, or at least perfect for me. Together we’re just this whole, happy, joyful, chaotic, crazy unit. I’ve never known anything that was more right.”

That authenticity, love, and resilience were on full display at the My Mom, Jayne premiere. The documentary pays tribute to Mariska’s mother, screen legend Jayne Mansfield, while also exploring themes of loss, identity, and legacy — making it all the more meaningful that her own children were there to witness the tribute.