SVU actor was just 3 years old in 1967 when her movie star mom, Jayne Mansfield, died in a car crash. Hargitay's new documentary highlights the intelligent woman behind her mom's crafted persona.

SVU actor was 3 years old in 1967 when her movie star mom, Jayne Mansfield, died in a car crash. Hargitay's new documentary ...

Mariska Hargitay remembers it like it was yesterday. She was 30, and she saw that Italian entertainer Nelson Sardelli — the ...

This past Father’s Day was one of deep emotional resonance for actress and filmmaker Mariska Hargitay, as the Law & Order: ...

Mariska Hargitay suspected that Nelson Sardelli was her biological father but didn't reveal it until 2025 with her 'My Mom Jayne' doc. Learn about Nelson.

Related: What to Know About Mariska Hargitay’s Surprise Biological Father Their 1st Meeting Mariska didn’t meet Sardelli until she was 30 years old.

Mariska Hargitay recounts how a collection of her mother's memorabilia led to the surprising revelation about her biological father.

Mariska Hargitay makes her feature film directorial debut with 'My Mom Jayne,' out on HBO Max June 27. In the documentary, Hargitay confronts her brother about his dad's turbulent relationship with ...

Mariska Hargitay finds peace revealing family secrets in new documentary The 'Law & Order: SVU' star writes love letter to father Mickey Hargitay and reveals biological father Nelson Sardelli.

In her debut as a documentary director, Mariska Hargitay explores the life of her mother, the Hollywood actor Jayne Mansfield, who died at 34.