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Mariska Hargitay’s My Mom Jayne Premieres on HBO, Reveals Biological Father

Set against interviews with siblings as well as her biological relatives, the film navigates Hargitay’s search for identity after her mother’s death.

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Mariska Hargitay opened up about a dream centering on her mother, Jayne Mansfield.
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Overview

  • My Mom Jayne premiered on HBO and HBO Max on June 27 following standing ovations at the Cannes and Tribeca Film Festivals.
  • The documentary confirms Nelson Sardelli as Hargitay’s biological father, a discovery she first made in the 1990s.
  • Hargitay sits down with her brothers Mickey Jr. and Zoltan plus half-siblings Jayne Marie Mansfield and Tony Cimber to chart her mother’s legacy.
  • Archival footage of Jayne Mansfield is paired with Hargitay’s reflections on surviving her mother’s 1967 car crash.
  • The project serves as a journey of healing as Hargitay honors Mickey Hargitay’s mentorship while embracing her newly revealed family ties.