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Mariska Hargitay Reveals Shocking Truth About Her Father

6/26/2025

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In a heartfelt revelation on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, Mariska Hargitay, 61, shared that her biological father is actually Nelson Sardelli, not the man who raised her, Mickey Hargitay. This shocking discovery unfolded at 25 while she was exploring her late mother Jayne Mansfield's memorabilia, leading to an emotional confrontation that forced her to grapple with the truth.

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In a heartfelt revelation on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, Mariska Hargitay, 61, shared that her biological father is actually Nelson Sardelli, not the man who raised her, Mickey Hargitay. This shocking discovery unfolded at 25 while she was exploring her late mother Jayne Mansfield's memorabilia, leading to an emotional confrontation that forced her to grapple with the truth.