Mariska Hargitay Reveals Her True Paternal Roots in Emotional New Documentary
BOMBSHELL FAMILY SECRET EXPOSED: Mariska Hargitay Reveals Her Biological Father is NOT Mickey Hargitay!
In a jaw-dropping revelation that has left fans and friends stunned, actress Mariska Hargitay has finally broken her silence on the long-held family secret that has been hidden for over three decades. The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star has revealed that her biological father is not the man she grew up thinking was her dad - Mickey Hargitay.
In an explosive new documentary, My Mom Jayne, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last month and will soon air on HBO, Mariska opens up about the shocking truth. The film marks her feature film directorial debut and follows her journey as she seeks to understand and come to terms with her complex family history.
According to sources close to Mariska, the actress has known about the paternity bombshell since age 25 but kept it hidden from the public eye for years. She has now chosen to reveal the truth in her documentary, which promises to be a wild ride filled with drama, heartbreak, and ultimately, healing.
Mariska's biological father is none other than Nelson Sardelli, a former Las Vegas entertainer who has been keeping his family secret under wraps for decades. In an exclusive interview with Vanity Fair, Mariska revealed that she finally confronted her biological father at age 30 when she met him in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She was taken aback by his emotional reaction, as he broke down in tears and exclaimed, "I've been waiting 30 years for this moment."
However, what happened next is a testament to Mariska's strength and loyalty to her adoptive father Mickey Hargitay. According to sources, she gave him a hard time, telling him that she didn't want anything from him and that she had a dad - referring to Mickey. This decision was not made lightly, as Mariska has spoken about the emotional turmoil she experienced after learning the truth.
"I struggled with knowing I'm living a lie my entire life," Mariska revealed in the Vanity Fair interview. "I kept thinking, 'Am I truly Hungarian like my dad?' Was I just pretending to be something I wasn't?"
Mariska's adoptive father Mickey Hargitay passed away in 2006 at age 80, leaving behind a legacy of love and support for his family. Mariska has spoken about how she continues to feel loyal to him, even though the truth about her biological father has now been revealed.
The documentary also delves into the tragic story of Jayne Mansfield's untimely death in a car accident on June 29, 1967, at just 34 years old. Mariska was just three years old when she lost her mother and still bears scars from that fateful night.
Jayne Mansfield was an international sex symbol and award-winning actress who won a Golden Globe Award and a Theatre World Award during her illustrious career. Her family has always remembered her as a kind, generous soul who loved nothing more than to make those around her happy.
The documentary also sheds light on the relationships between Mariska's biological father Nelson Sardelli and his other two daughters - Giovanna and Pietra. The sisters, who have been estranged for years, were reunited with their brother-in-law Mickey Hargitay in a heartwarming scene that has left fans emotional.
"I feel like I made them secrets," Mariska said tearfully of her half-sisters, as they broke down in tears during the private screening of the documentary. "It's so heartbreaking to me."
The Scholary Note has obtained exclusive photos of Nelson Sardelli, 90, being spotted for the first time since the family secret was revealed. The elderly man was seen exiting a beige minivan and walking with a cane up to a white iron fence in front of a house.
Mariska's decision to reveal her family secret now is not without reason. As she celebrates her 61st birthday this year, she feels like she has finally found the courage to speak the truth and free herself from the burden of keeping secrets for so long.
"I grew up where I was supposed to," Mariska said in an interview with The Scholary Note. "I do know that everyone made the best choice for me. I'm Mickey Hargitay's daughter - that is not a lie."
The documentary, My Mom Jayne, promises to be a wild ride filled with drama, heartbreak, and ultimately, healing. Get ready to watch Mariska Hargitay open up about one of the most shocking family secrets in Hollywood history.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as it continues to unfold!
Mariska Hargitay's Family Secret: A Timeline
- 1933: Jayne Mansfield born
- 1949: Mariska Hargitay adopted by Mickey Hargitay and his wife, Jayne
- 1967: Jayne Mansfield dies in a car accident on June 29th
- 1980s: Mariska discovers that her biological father is Nelson Sardelli at age 25
- 1999: Mariska becomes a household name as she stars in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
- 2006: Mickey Hargitay passes away at age 80
- 2013: Mariska receives a Hollywood Walk of Fame star for her contributions to the entertainment industry
- Present Day: Mariska finally reveals her family secret in the documentary My Mom Jayne