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Mariska Hargitay Reveals Mickey Hargitay Went to His Grave Denying He Wasn’t Her Biological Father

  • Mariska Hargitay revealed on June 25 on the Call Her Daddy podcast that she confronted Mickey Hargitay after learning he was not her biological father.
  • She discovered the truth at age 25 while visiting a collector’s home with Jayne Mansfield memorabilia, where a superfan showed her a photo of Nelson Sardelli, her true biological father.
  • Mariska described feeling overwhelmed and devastated, saying the revelation shattered her identity and felt like the floor falling out beneath her, leading her to pretend to believe Mickey’s denial.
  • She stated, “I knew in one second” and admitted that although she loves Mickey, “we’re done here,” and after the confrontation, they never spoke of it again.
  • The experience influenced Mariska’s documentary My Mom Jayne, which premieres June 27, exploring her complicated family history and lasting emotional impact.
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Infobae broke the news in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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