SVU” star decided to keep the truth of her parentage a secret out of loyalty to Mickey Hargitay, who raised her as his own.

Mariska Hargitay recounts how a collection of her mother's memorabilia led to the surprising revelation about her biological father.

I couldn’t believe that this truth, this bombshell for me, didn’t ever come to light," says the ‘Law & Order: SVU’ star about ...

SVU" star shared the surprise she felt when realizing that Mickey Hargitay was not her biological father after being shown a ...

Mariska Hargitay and Nelson Sardelli at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of "My Mom Jayne." In the film, Sardelli is revealed to be Hargitay's biological father.

Mariska Hargitay continues to feel relief at being able to confront a long-held family secret on her own terms. Hargitay, 61, is making her feature directorial debut with “ My Mom Jayne,” a ...

In a stunning revelation that has captivated fans and followers alike, Mariska Hargitay, the beloved star of Law & Order: ...

Mariska Hargitay shared how her biological father, Nelson Sardelli, reacted to her new documentary, My Mom Jayne. "My birth father … was thrilled because he'd been living with this secret, too, all ...

In her new film, 'My Mom Jayne,' Mariska Hargitay reveals that she can finally see traces of herself in her late mother, ...

Special Victims Unit" actor created an emotional and revealing documentary about her mother, Jayne Mansfield, who died when ...