Mariska Hargitay Finds Healing in Motherhood

Mariska Hargitay, famed for “Law & Order,” reflects on her profound connection with her late mother, Jayne Mansfield. Their physical resemblance is striking, and Mariska sees motherhood as a healing journey. Jayne, a ’50s-’60s icon, married Mickey Hargitay, and their union produced three children, including Mariska. Despite their 1964 separation, Jayne delayed divorce upon learning of her third pregnancy. Mariska, born in the midst of this turbulence, witnessed her parents’ eventual divorce.

In her book, Jayne lovingly highlights their physical likeness, underlining their bond. Tragically, Jayne’s life ended in a 1967 car crash while an route from a nightclub appearance to a shoot. Mariska, aged three at the time, finds solace in the shared threads of their lives. She says, “I didn’t know my mother, but I felt her presence profoundly.” Despite the loss, Mariska embraces their enduring connection and the healing power of motherhood.