In DMy Mom Jayne,D produced and directed by Mariska Hargitay, the filmmaker explores her mother Jayne Mansfield's life as a glamorous Hollywood figure. Hargitay, who lost her mother at three years old, shares her quest to uncover family truths by delving into biographies, articles, and media archives. The documentary simultaneously examines Mansfield's struggle against the public's perception of her as merely a sex symbol, while also portraying the complexities of her relationships, particularly with her father, Mickey Hargitay. This exploration provides insights into both Mansfield's legacy and Hargitay's own upbringing and identity.
Hargitay uncovers her mother's past, diving into Montgomery's life as a sex-symbol, and highlights the struggles behind her glamorous persona that shaped the family.
Through exploration of tell-alls and interviews, Hargitay seeks to piece together her mother Jayne Mansfield's legacy while reflecting on her own childhood and identity.
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