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Mariska Hargitay's Acclaimed Documentary Celebrates Mother Jayne Mansfield

10/24/2025

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Mariska Hargitay, director and actor, directed her documentary My Mom Jayne, which premiered in June and is now streaming on HBO Max.
During a Q&A on October 21, she expressed pride in sharing her late mother Jayne Mansfield's story.
The film has received critical acclaim and earned two Critics Choice Award nominations.
The project fostered love and healing within her family.

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Story summary

Mariska Hargitay, director and actor, directed her documentary My Mom Jayne, which premiered in June and is now streaming on HBO Max.
During a Q&A on October 21, she expressed pride in sharing her late mother Jayne Mansfield's story.
The film has received critical acclaim and earned two Critics Choice Award nominations.
The project fostered love and healing within her family.