There is something so special about a celebrity wearing a meaningful red carpet outfit. Maybe I'm just a sucker for nostalgia, or maybe I just cry all the time, but nothing warms my heart like seeing Jamie Lee Curtis pay homage to her mom, or Kate Middleton giving a subtle tribute to Princess Diana.
Now, actress Mariska Hargitay is joining the ranks of celebs on the red carpet who are trying to make me cry.
Known best for her role as the beloved Oliva Benson on Law & Order: SVU, Mariska has become a household name to fans of good TV.
However, what many people may not realize is that Mariska's mom was also a household name.
One of the earliest Playboy playmates, Jayne was known best for her roles in classic Hollywood films like The Girl Can't Help It and Too Hot to Handle.
In addition to often wearing the rosy hue, Jayne lived in a "pink palace" that had 25 rooms and a custom-built heart-shaped swimming pool made by Jane's second husband, Mickey Hargitay. Naturally, the entire home was also filled with fabulous pink decor, as per Architectural Digest.
Now, the actress is honoring her late mother while rocking her signature color on the Glamour magazine's Women of the Year red carpet.
"She was one of the most glamorous women in the world, and I just hope that I can do her justice."
In her acceptance speech, Mariska explained the true meaning of her mother's glamor.
"But I think that her glamour, her real glamour, the glamour of her luminous, tender, searching heart, was deeper and more beautiful than she ever knew."
What a beautiful way to honor her beautiful mother!
