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Who Is Mariska Hargitay’s Father? Actress Reveals Nelson Sardelli Is Her Biological Dad
Who is Mariska Hargitay's father? The actress revealed that her biological dad is Nelson Sardelli after she was raised by Mickey Hargitay.
However, in May 2025, the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit actress revealed a major family secret – sharing that her biological father is actually Nelson Sardelli. Over time, Mariska’s relationship with Nelson and his kids grew and she began to understand why her mom told her Mickey was her father. The television star worked on the documentary, My Mom Jayne, delving deep into her mother’s life and legacy and unearthing family secrets.
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