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Mariska Hargitay's Documentary Explores Childhood and Legacy

6/17/2025

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Mariska Hargitay's poignant documentary "My Mom Jayne" premiered at Carnegie Hall, shedding light on her harrowing childhood following the tragic car crash that claimed her mother, actress Jayne Mansfield, in 1967. The film delves into Mansfield's legacy and Hargitay's journey to uncover her biological father, Nelson Sardelli. Catch it streaming on Max starting June 27.

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Mariska Hargitay's poignant documentary "My Mom Jayne" premiered at Carnegie Hall, shedding light on her harrowing childhood following the tragic car crash that claimed her mother, actress Jayne Mansfield, in 1967. The film delves into Mansfield's legacy and Hargitay's journey to uncover her biological father, Nelson Sardelli. Catch it streaming on Max starting June 27.