It’s curiously ironic that the search to learn more about a loved one you barely knew turns out to be a journey of discovery about oneself. Nevertheless, such was the case for actress Marisla Hargitay, daughter of screen legend Jayne Mansfield (1933-1967), who directed this revealing new HBO documentary about her relationship (or lack thereof) with the famous mother she lost in a tragic car accident when she was…
Reclaiming her mother's story. And her own.
Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayne Mansfield, an extraordinary and complex woman.
Top Cast
Jayne Mansfield
Self (archive footage)
Mariska Hargitay
Self
Jayne Marie Mansfield
Self
Mickey Hargitay Jr.
Self
Zoltan Hargitay
Self
Tony Cimber
Self
Ellen Jean Siano Hargitay
Self
Rusty Strait
Self
Nelson Sardelli
Self
Peter Hermann
Self
Mickey Hargitay
Self (archive footage)
Reviews
My Mom Jayne (2025) reminds me of Stewie Griffin’s suggesting that, while they’re not actually related, Brad Pitt being John Lithgow’s nephew sounds like something that could be true. Discovering that Mariska Hargitay is Jayne Mansfield’s daughter kind of has the opposite effect. First, there’s the apparent lack of physical resemblance. Then, there’s the antithetical career paths. Mansfield was a celebrity, a…
FAQ about My Mom Jayne
What is My Mom Jayne about?
Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayne Mansfield, an extraordinary and complex woman.
When was My Mom Jayne released?
My Mom Jayne was released in 2025.
What genres does My Mom Jayne belong to?
My Mom Jayne is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in My Mom Jayne?
The cast of My Mom Jayne includes Jayne Mansfield, Mariska Hargitay, Jayne Marie Mansfield, Mickey Hargitay Jr., Zoltan Hargitay.