What Mariska Hargitay Wore to Cannes for ‘My Mom Jayne’

For the occasion, the Law & Order: SVU icon chose a sculptural, floor-length gown by Valentino in deep charcoal silk faille, subtly nodding to Old Hollywood glamour. The asymmetric neckline and soft ruching evoked the grace of her mother, Jayne Mansfield, while her Cartier drop earrings added just the right touch of archival sparkle.

Walking the red carpet alongside her husband, Peter Hermann, and their children, Hargitay exuded a sense of grounded elegance—one that felt as much about honoring her past as it did embracing the future.

But fashion was only the frame. The real statement came in the form of the film’s emotional revelations: a truth kept private for over 30 years—that her biological father is not Mickey Hargitay, but former Las Vegas entertainer Nelson Sardelli.

Cannes responded with a five-minute standing ovation.

What are your thoughts on Mariska Hargitay’s refined Cannes look and her bold storytelling?