Overview

• My Mom Jayne premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2025, receiving a standing ovation for its heartfelt exploration of identity and family legacy.
• In the documentary, Hargitay reveals that her biological father is Nelson Sardelli, a former Las Vegas entertainer, not Mickey Hargitay, the man who raised her.
• Hargitay first discovered the truth about her paternity at 25 and met Sardelli at age 30, an emotional encounter that is detailed in the film.
• The documentary combines archival footage and interviews with family members, including Sardelli and his daughters, to reflect on Mansfield’s life and tragic death in 1967.
• My Mom Jayne will air on HBO on June 27, 2025, following its Cannes debut and a limited theatrical release in June.