Hargitay Honors Jayne Mansfield With Documentary Debut

Mariska Hargitay made her feature film directorial debut with the documentary 'My Mom Jayne,' honoring her mother, Hollywood icon Jayne Mansfield. The project was inspired after Hargitay discovered boxes of fan letters during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting her to explore her mother's life and legacy. The film premiered at the Tribeca Festival in New York and received praise from friends and celebrities, including Cher and Jamie Lee Curtis. Hargitay also paid tribute to Mansfield by wearing a suit inspired by her mother’s 1958 Cannes look on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The documentary highlights both Mansfield’s impact and Hargitay’s personal growth as an artist and filmmaker. Hargitay views the film as a full-circle moment, reflecting on family, legacy, and healing.