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Mariska Hargitay's Debut Documentary Earns Cannes Ovation

5/18/2025

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Mariska Hargitay captivated the audience at the Cannes Film Festival with her directorial debut, “My Mom Jayne,” an HBO documentary honoring her late mother, Jayne Mansfield. The film, which unveils Hargitay's true parentage, received a heartfelt standing ovation, celebrating both her mother's legacy and Hargitay's emotional journey.

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Mariska Hargitay captivated the audience at the Cannes Film Festival with her directorial debut, “My Mom Jayne,” an HBO documentary honoring her late mother, Jayne Mansfield. The film, which unveils Hargitay's true parentage, received a heartfelt standing ovation, celebrating both her mother's legacy and Hargitay's emotional journey.