Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 14, 2025 · Entertainment

Mariska Hargitay's Star-Studded Premiere: Family, Fans, and a Father’s Revelation!

Mariska Hargitay looked incredible as she channeled old Hollywood glamour at the Friday night Tribeca Festival premiere of her new documentary My Mom Jayne

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The highly-anticipated premiere of Mariska Hargitay's new documentary, My Mom Jayne, left attendees stunned on Friday night at the Tribeca Festival. The 61-year-old Law & Order star, who dazzled in a breathtaking champagne-colored beaded gown, dropped a bombshell revelation that sent shockwaves throughout the A-list crowd: her biological father is not Hungarian-American actor and bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay, but rather former Las Vegas entertainer Nelson Sardelli.

The news has left fans reeling, with many wondering how this revelation will impact Mariska's life and career. Insiders close to the actress claim that she had always suspected that Mickey Hargitay was not her biological father, but had never had the courage to confront him about it. However, after years of research and investigation, Mariska has finally come forward with the truth.

She was joined by her longtime husband, 57-year-old actor Peter Hermann (R), and their three children: L-R August, 18, Andrew, 12, and Amaya, 14

Mariska's stunning appearance on the red carpet was matched only by the drama unfolding off-stage. Her sons, August and Andrew, looked dapper in matching black tuxedos, while their sister Amaya stole the show in a show-stopping ivory skirt suit. Meanwhile, Mariska's husband of 17 years, Peter Hermann, channeled old Hollywood glamour in an ivory jacket and black trousers.

But the real drama was unfolding behind the scenes. Sources close to the actress claim that she had been planning this revelation for months, and that it has caused a rift between her and some members of her family. "Mariska is still trying to process everything herself," reveals a friend. "She's always known that there was something off about her relationship with Mickey Hargitay, but she never expected the truth to be so dramatic."

As for Mickey Hargitay, he has yet to comment on the revelation. However, insiders claim that he is "devastated" by Mariska's decision to go public with the news.

For the special occasion, the actress dazzled in a glitzy gown boasting a champagne-colored beaded floral top with a matching shawl, long black skirt, and white opera gloves

The red carpet was filled with A-listers, including many of Mariska's Law & Order co-stars. Ice-T, who attended the premiere with his wife Coco Austin and their daughter Chanel, looked dashing in a black tuxedo. However, it was Mariska's longtime friend and colleague Christopher Meloni who stole the show, sporting a perfectly groomed goatee and faded blue jeans.

Brooke Shields, another documentary filmmaker and close friend of Mariska's, arrived on the red carpet looking like a million bucks in a green sequin pantsuit. Her long copper-toned locks were styled in fluffy spiral curls that tumbled over her chest. "Mariska is a true artist," Shields gushes. "She's always been a trailblazer and I'm so proud of her for telling this incredible story."

Meanwhile, Jamie Lee Curtis kept it classic in a little black dress with a white accent at the neckline. The Hollywood vet rounded out the look with pointy-toe black heels and standout eyeglasses.

Mariska spoke on stage inside Carnegie Hall during the screening event

But the real star of the night was Mariska herself. Her bravery in sharing this personal story has left fans and colleagues alike in awe. "Mariska is an inspiration," declares Ice-T. "She's always been a true survivor, and now she's giving us all permission to confront our own secrets and lies."

As for My Mom Jayne, the documentary promises to be a wild ride. With exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage, this film is sure to shock and inspire audiences everywhere.

Tickets are still available for the Tribeca Festival premiere of My Mom Jayne at Carnegie Hall on Friday, June 13th. Get yours now!

Mariska was supported by Hollywood A-listers including many of her Law & Order co-stars like Ice-T

As Mariska took to Instagram ahead of the event, she shared a heartwarming photo of her blonde bombshell mother holding her as a baby, captioning it: "Thank you for the incredible outpouring of love for #MyMomJayne. It means the world to me. Because of the beautiful, overwhelming response, WE’VE JUST RELEASED MORE TICKETS for our @tribeca premiere at @carnegiehall! I can’t wait to share this story with you. See you THIS Friday, June 13th. #LinkInBio."

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The rapper-turned-actor, 67, was joined on the red carpet by wife of 23 years Coco Austin, 46, and their nine-year-old daughter Chanel

Another co-star and friend, Christopher Meloni, 64, stepped out for the event

Brooke Shields, 60, arrived in a green sequin pantsuit and carried a small black clutch

Shields, like Hargitay, is also a documentary filmmaker

Claire Danes looked lovely in a bright orange dress and shrunken, black leather moto jacket

The mother-of-three and husband Hugh Dancy made the premiere a date night

Debra Messing hit the scene in a ruffled black dress and pointy-toe animal print heels

Jamie Lee Curtis, 66, kept it classic in a little black dress with a white accent at the neckline

Cher also stepped out for the screening, and the 79-year-old singer looked younger than her years