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Mariska Hargitay Reflects on Accident and Mother's Legacy

7/29/2025

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Mariska Hargitay opened up about her harrowing motorcycle accident at 34, a haunting parallel to her mother Jayne Mansfield's untimely death at the same age. In her poignant documentary, *My Mom Jayne*, she delves into her mother's complex legacy, striving to reconcile her public image with her private struggles and forge her own path forward.

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Mariska Hargitay opened up about her harrowing motorcycle accident at 34, a haunting parallel to her mother Jayne Mansfield's untimely death at the same age. In her poignant documentary, *My Mom Jayne*, she delves into her mother's complex legacy, striving to reconcile her public image with her private struggles and forge her own path forward.