Mariska Hargitay, star of *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit*, shared a heartfelt moment on Instagram on June 7, posting a black-and-white photo with singer Miley Cyrus. The image captured a warm embrace between the two, marking a long-awaited meeting.
Hargitay’s caption expressed her admiration: “We met, and then there I was, talking with the beautiful, open, real, spectacular life force that you are. You gave me the gift of telling me about the role that mymomjayne plays in your life. She would be thrilled to know that. One of her favorite roles, I promise you. Thank you, Miley. You are truly Something Beautiful.”
Cyrus responded with an equally touching message: “Friends for life, bonded by our love for JM. So glad me and my mama could celebrate you and yours.”
The connection between the two stars centers around Hargitay’s documentary *My Mom Jayne*, which explores her relationship with her late mother, Hollywood icon Jayne Mansfield. Mansfield died in a car accident when Hargitay was just three years old. Cyrus’s affection for Mansfield surprised and delighted Hargitay.
In a 2018 interview with *People*, Hargitay described her mother as more than just a glamorous sex symbol. “My mother was this amazing, beautiful, glamorous sex symbol — but people didn’t know that she played the violin, had a 160 IQ, had five kids, and loved dogs,” Hargitay said. “She was just so ahead of her time. She was an inspiration, she had this appetite for life, and I think I share that with her.”
The meeting took place during the Chanel and Tribeca luncheon celebrating *Through Her Lens: The Tribeca Chanel Women’s Filmmaker Program* on June 6, 2025, in New York City.
Meanwhile, Miley Cyrus appeared on *The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon* on June 4, where she taught Fallon the latest dance moves to her new song, “Easy Lover.” The segment delighted fans as Fallon donned “chunky booties” and showed surprising dance skills. Fallon praised Cyrus’s dedication, noting her intense rehearsals in high heels. “If I were rehearsing this show, I’m in sweatpants and sneakers,” he joked.
This meeting between Hargitay and Cyrus highlights their shared respect for family legacies and artistry, connecting two stars from different worlds through admiration and creativity.
