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Mariska Hargitay, star of Law & Order: SVU, revealed in her directorial debut documentary, "My Mom Jayne," that Italian singer Nelson Sardelli is her biological father, not Mickey Hargitay, as she was told growing up. The revelation, kept secret for 30 years, is explored in the film, which premiered at Cannes. Hargitay, who met Sardelli when she was 30, maintains a strong connection to Mickey, whom she considers her father, understanding her mother's decision to protect her stability. The documentary will have a limited theatrical release in June 2025, followed by an HBO release.

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