Mariska Hargitay's new documentary, "My Mom Jayne," explores her complex relationship with her mother, Hollywood star Jayne Mansfield, who died in a car accident when Hargitay was just three. The film, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and is part of Hargitay's new production company, Mighty Entertainment, features old footage of Mansfield's career. Hargitay reflects on her attempts to distance herself from her mother's image, while expressing a desire to understand her better as she navigates her own legacy in the entertainment industry.
"I've spent my whole life distancing myself from my mother, Jayne Mansfield, the sex symbol," Hargitay says, reflecting on her complicated relationship with her mother's image.
"But I want to understand her now," Hargitay reflects, emphasizing her desire to connect with her mother's legacy and her impact on her life.
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