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Mariska Hargitay's Emotional Directorial Debut on Her Mother

4/8/2025

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Mariska Hargitay steps behind the camera for her directorial debut with the HBO documentary “My Mom Jayne,” a heartfelt exploration of her late mother, Jayne Mansfield. Through intimate interviews, cherished photos, and home movies, Hargitay embarks on a poignant journey to uncover the vibrant yet complex legacy of the Hollywood icon who tragically passed away when she was just three.

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Mariska Hargitay steps behind the camera for her directorial debut with the HBO documentary “My Mom Jayne,” a heartfelt exploration of her late mother, Jayne Mansfield. Through intimate interviews, cherished photos, and home movies, Hargitay embarks on a poignant journey to uncover the vibrant yet complex legacy of the Hollywood icon who tragically passed away when she was just three.