Mariska Hargitay Screens Documentary on Late Mother Jayne Mansfield

Mariska Hargitay directed the HBO documentary "My Mom Jane," which explores the life of her late mother, actress Jayne Mansfield, who died in a car crash when Hargitay was 3 years old. She sought and received her siblings' blessings before making the film, and the family shared an emotional private screening together. At the New York premiere, Hargitay's son August honored his grandmother with a suit featuring Mansfield's signature, symbolizing a personal tribute. In her 20s, Hargitay discovered that her biological father was Italian entertainer Nelson Sardelli, not Mickey Hargitay, whom she had believed was her father. This revelation came after a meeting with the head of her mother's fan club and deeply affected her sense of identity, leading to a difficult confrontation with Mickey Hargitay, who denied the claim. Despite the emotional challenges, Hargitay has embraced her family history through her documentary and public tributes.