Summary
Mariska Hargitay, known for her role in "Law & Order," explores her family's history in the HBO documentary "My Mom Jayne." The film focuses on her mother, actress Jayne Mansfield, who died in a car crash in 1967. Hargitay investigates her family's past by examining personal and public records, and interviews her siblings to uncover new insights.
Key Facts
- Mariska Hargitay's mother, Jayne Mansfield, was a well-known actress who died in a car crash in 1967.
- Mansfield was 34 years old at the time of her death, and Hargitay was just 3 years old.
- Jayne Mansfield was known for her roles in Broadway and films, including "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?"
- Hargitay's father, Mickey Hargitay, was a former Mister Universe and raised her after her mother's death.
- In the documentary, Hargitay researches her family's past using books, articles, and old TV appearances.
- She interviews her siblings to gain a deeper understanding of her family history.
- Hargitay examines a family storage locker that had not been opened since 1969.
- The documentary reveals new information that changes Hargitay's understanding of her parents and herself.
