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Mariska Hargitay’s Quotes About Biological Father Nelson Sardelli
Mariska Hargitay reflects on finding out about her father Nelson Sardelli, her family journey and the emotional documentary 'My Mom Jayne'
The actress’ late mother, Jayne Mansfield, had a brief affair with Italian singer and comedian Nelson Sardelli — who she confirmed to Vanity Fair is her real father. Initially, Mariska admittedly had struggles accepting that she was “living a lie” for most of her life — but made peace with the truth after bonding with Sardelli and his family. Mariska Hargitay lost her mom, actress and 1960s sex symbol Jayne Mansfield, when she was just 3 years old — but her memory lives on through her words and actions.
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