Nearly six decades after Jayne’s death, her daughter Mariska is shedding light on her mother and their family. Here, learn about the tragic car accident that ended Jayne’s life.

Mariska Hargitay makes her feature film directorial debut with 'My Mom Jayne,' out on HBO Max June 27. In the documentary, Hargitay confronts her brother about his dad's turbulent relationship with their mom,

I t might be argued that Hollywood sex symbol Jayne Mansfield is more famous now for being the mother of Mariska Hargitay than for her own status as a prototypical ’50s bombshel