My Mom Jayne

I've admired Mariska Hargitay and enjoyed her work as an actress for a long time. Now I'm even more impressed with the courage it took to share her complicated life story.

There is so much tragedy involved, but it makes me happy to know that as much tragedy as there was, there was even more love. And I'm glad that, to some degree, people were able to admit their mistakes and apologize for them.

It's rather head-spinning to think about the identity questions and issues involved and how it plays out over the years of secrecy and mystery. I hope this documentary receives the recognition it deserves.

Mariska Hargitay's documentary about her mother, screen legend Jayne Mansfield, is probably the most poignant movie of this genre I've ever seen.

Though Jayne died when Mariska was only three years old, and she has no real memories of her, the familial connection adds to the almost mystery story of searching for the truth about the icon to produce many unbearably tearful moments for the viewer.

A great secret, untold for decades is revealed here, but Mariska structures the film so that that secret does not dominate. Instead, with the aid of her siblings she opens up a hidden treasure trove of powerful connections. Ken Burns couldn't have done a better job, and the personal nature of the subject matter adds immeasurably to the power of this work.

Thank you Mariska, for sharing your family's life and Jayne's lifeforce with us.

Just finished watching one of the most moving documentaries I have ever seen, the brand new My Mom, Jayne. It is written and directed by her daughter, Mariska Hargitay of Law and Order SVU fame-that's a show that I never watched. But I know of the legacy and fuzzy reputation of Jayne Mansfield and the fact that she wanted to be a serious actress but ended up like a second rate Marilyn Monroe. The film examines her entire life, including the tragic 1967 car crash that took Jayne's life-the crash her children survived in the back seat and that ended her career quest to be a serious actress. If you love the '60s or if you are a part of a blended family in any way (there is a paternity secret revealed), seek this out NOW on HBO/MAX.

So well done. Poignant and touching. Many surprises that I never knew. So glad they touched on how intelligent Jayne was. I had no idea she was such a talented musician. So amazing to see that Mariska is doing what her mom wish she had transitioned to. A fantastic dramatic actress. I know Jayne is proud. Many moments had me crying but also some humorous moments.

Glad she shared some very secretive things about her life and was honestly shocked that no one knew. Especially with social media.

Touched by her siblings recounts of their memories of their mother. The end for me got me in the feels.

Just beautifully done.

I never leave reviews, but this doc was amazing. This documentary flowed so well from beginning to end. The interviews with her family really added depth and dimension to who Jayne was behind the scenes and it was fun to see Mariska's dynamics with them. The story and history in general, was interesting and so personal.

I lost my parent as a kid as well, and this got me in my feels. There's so much you really do forget overtime, or in Mariska's case don't remember at all. I'm happy she decided to make this doc and share her journey on this, and damn did she kill it. This is honestly her best work yet.