Mariska Hargitay's Documentary on Mother Jayne Mansfield Airs on Sky Arte
Mariska Hargitay, known for her Emmy and Golden Globe-winning role as Olivia Benson in Law & Order: SVU, has directed her first feature-length documentary, My Mom Jayne, exploring the life and legacy of her mother, Jayne Mansfield. The film airs on Sky Arte on Friday, October 24. Mansfield, a Hollywood icon, died in a car crash in 1967 at age 34, alongside her three children who survived. Hargitay, the youngest, combines interviews with her siblings, analysis of photographs, letters, personal memories, and archival footage from the 1950s and 1960s to portray both the public persona and private life of one of Hollywood's most photographed celebrities. The documentary delves into themes of loss, desire, healing, and transformation. Sky Arte's content is curated by Artribune.
Key facts
- Mariska Hargitay directed her first feature-length documentary, My Mom Jayne.
- The documentary airs on Sky Arte on Friday, October 24.
- Jayne Mansfield died in a car crash in 1967 at age 34.
- Mansfield's three children survived the crash.
- Hargitay is the youngest of the three children.
- Hargitay won an Emmy and Golden Globe for her role in Law & Order: SVU.
- The film uses interviews, photographs, letters, personal memories, and archival footage.
- Sky Arte's content is curated by Artribune.
Entities
Artists
- Mariska Hargitay
- Jayne Mansfield
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune