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Mariska Hargitay walks a fine line in 'My Mom Jayne'

Mariska Hargitay walks a fine line in 'My Mom Jayne'

Summary

Mariska Hargitay, known for her role in "Law & Order: SVU," explores her family's past in the HBO documentary "My Mom Jayne." The film reveals the complex family story, including the discovery that her biological father is not Mickey Hargitay but a singer named Nelson Sardelli.

Key Facts

  • Mariska Hargitay is an actress best known for "Law & Order: SVU."
  • Her mother, Jayne Mansfield, was a famous actress who died in a car crash when Mariska was three.
  • Mariska made a documentary about her mother, Jayne, called "My Mom Jayne."
  • Mariska had been embarrassed by her mother's public image and wanted to explore her personal history.
  • The documentary reveals that Nelson Sardelli, not Mickey Hargitay, is Mariska's biological father.
  • Mariska found out about her father when she was 25 from a fan club leader.
  • She later met Nelson Sardelli and her half-siblings.
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