Kelli Giddish Celebrates My Mom Jayne at Tribeca
Law & Order SVU star praises portrait film, honors friend’s journey on festival red carpet
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On The Red Carpet
Last night at the Tribeca Film Festival, Law & Order: SVU’s Amanda Rollins herself, actress Kelli Giddish, was all smiles as she joined longtime friend Mariska Hargitay for the world premiere of My Mom Jayne. The intimate documentary, directed by Hargitay, offers a loving portrait of the woman fans have admired for decades. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Giddish praised the film as “exquisite,” celebrating both the finished project and the personal journey behind it.
A Heartfelt Premiere
My Mom Jayne explores Hargitay’s deep relationship with her mother, actress Jayne Mansfield. Audiences were moved by raw footage and candid interviews that trace Mansfield’s career and family life. According to Tribeca’s program notes, the film marks Hargitay’s directorial debut, blending archival clips with new reflections from both stars and family friends. “Seeing her celebrate and celebrating this journey at last night’s Tribeca Film Festival was unforgettable,” Giddish wrote, going on to express her pride and awe.
Spotlight On Style
Giddish turned heads in a custom look styled by LCF Cristina and Another Archive. The floor-length ensemble, featuring sculpted lines and delicate embroidery, was a perfect match for the evening’s emotional tone. Fans can catch a glimpse of her red-carpet moment in this Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DK46xGKuRWm/. She took a moment backstage to thank her stylists by name: “Thank you to the beautiful @lcf_cristina @anotherarchive__ for the amazing clothes, so appreciate you!”
A veteran of both stage and screen, Kelli Giddish has portrayed Detective Rollins since joining SVU in 2011. Her on-screen rapport with Mariska Hargitay has translated into a strong off-camera friendship. Giddish’s caption also underlined the importance of honoring women’s stories—an echo of SVU’s long-running focus on the resilience of survivors.
Friends And Family First
Social media lit up with reactions from castmates and fellow festival attendees. Fellow SVU co-star Ice-T shared behind-the-scenes snaps, while Mariska’s daughter, August, appeared at the after-party in support of her mother’s first outing behind the camera. Tribeca Film Festival director Paula Weinstein called the documentary “a moving testament to family and legacy,” adding that it set a high bar for next year’s lineup.
Tribeca continues through the weekend, showcasing over 100 films across genres. My Mom Jayne screens again on Saturday, followed by a Q&A with Hargitay and special guests. Tickets are available on the festival website.
Fans of both Law & Order: SVU and classic Hollywood won’t want to miss this deeply personal story—and neither, it seems, will its biggest champions. Kelli Giddish summed it up best: “I’m so very very proud and in awe.”
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