Mariska Hargitay has won two additional Emmy Awards, over two decades after winning her first. On September 5, the actress accepted both honors for the documentary at the 78th Emmy Awards Night 1 ceremony. Her documentary won her Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program and Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special.How many Emmys does Mariska Hargitay have?Mariska Hargitay now has three Primetime Emmy Awards as of the 2026 ceremony. The actress first won the award for her famous portrayal as Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Between 2004 and 2011, the actress got eight consecutive nominations in the category, eventually winning on her third nomination in 2006.Hargitay produced the documentary I Am Evidence, which won a News & Documentary Emmy in 2019. The documentary investigated the backlog of untested rape kits in the United States.Her documentary, My Mom Jayne: A Film by Mariska Hargitay, is a deeply personal film about Hargitay's late mother, the Hollywood actress Jayne Mansfield. Hargitay's film delves into her mother's life, work, and legacy in an attempt to better understand the woman she lost as a child.The project also marked a turning point in Hargitay's career, allowing her to work behind the camera as a director. Her recent Emmy wins therefore reflect a major shift from the role that made her a household name.Hargitay described the recognition as "extraordinarily new" because she was entering a different field than SVU. She told reporters backstage:“It feels extraordinarily new, and it’s deeply meaningful for me to have gone into a completely different arena [than SVU]. And to be recognized like this is really beyond my wildest dreams.”More than Olivia Benson from Law & Order: SVUAlthough Hargitay is best recognized for her role as Olivia Benson on the long-running NBC crime drama, she has had a diverse career.Before joining SVU, she appeared on ER, Hotel Room, Seinfeld, Can't Hurry Love, Prince Street, Ellen, thirtysomething, The Advocate's Devil, and Night Sins. Her resume includes Leaving Las Vegas and The Love Guru. She has also worked as a producer and director, including on I Am Evidence and My Mom Jayne.Her job outside of acting has become a vital part of her career. Hargitay launched the Joyful Heart Foundation in 2004 after being inspired by her role as Benson. The charity aids survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse while also raising awareness about these issues.Mariska Hargitay's Emmy weekend will not end with her recent wins, as she is scheduled to host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, becoming the first woman to host in 15 years. The last woman to host was Jane Lynch in 2011.The ceremony will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and will be broadcast live on NBC and streamed on Peacock.Stay tuned to Soap Central for more information.