Mariska Hargitay and Daughter Amaya Match in Red Sequins at the 2026 Emmys as a Tribute to Jayne Mansfield

Mariska Hargitay turned the 2026 Emmys red carpet into a family affair, and the fashion had a story behind it. The“Law&Order”star arrived with husband Peter Hermann and their three children, August, 20, Andrew, 14, and Amaya, 15. But it was Hargitay and Amaya who caught everyone’s eye, wearing nearly identical sparkling red sequin and feather gowns with strappy red heels.

The matching moment was more than just a style statement. It was a tribute to Hargitay’s late mother, screen icon Jayne Mansfield, who wore a similar ruby red gown in the 1956 film“The Girl Can’t Help It.”Hargitay has spoken openly about looking for signs that her mom is still with her, and this red carpet look was a big, glittering one. It’s not the first time she has honored Mansfield through fashion either; she re-created her mother’s iconic leopard print look for an Interview magazine shoot in 2023.

The night was already a major one for Hargitay, who is hosting the 2026 Emmys and won two Creative Arts Emmys last week for“My Mom Jane,”her documentary celebrating Mansfield’s life and legacy. Between the hosting gig, the wins, and the matching gowns, it’s a full-circle moment for the books. What’s your favorite celebrity mother-daughter red carpet moment? Let us know in the comments.