My Mom Jayne

Mariska Hargitay explores the life and legacy of her mother, actress Jayne Mansfield, several decades after Mansfield died in a car accident. By analyzing personal letters, photographs, and belongings, and conducting interviews with her brothers, Zoltan and Mickey, Hargitay attempts to build a detailed portrait of her mother. The documentary examines the tension between Mansfield's private identity and her public image as a Hollywood glamour icon, while addressing the emotional distance that existed between mother and daughter.

This documentary marks a directorial effort for Mariska Hargitay, who also served as a producer alongside Trish Adlesic and Anna Klein. The film features Hargitay and her siblings, as well as archive footage of Jayne Mansfield. Produced by HBO Documentary Films and Mighty Entertainment in the United States, the film has a runtime of 106 minutes. It has been well received by viewers, earning a rating of 8.3/10 on IMDb from nearly 4,900 votes and a score of 8/10 on TMDB based on 54 votes.