The adored Law & Order: SVU actress Mariska Hargitay recently took a minute to remember her late mother Jayne Mansfield on the day that would have been her 90th birthday. Hargitay shared her profound affection for her mother and the enduring influence she has had on their lives on an emotional Instagram post.
Hargitay posted a lovely picture of Mansfield along with the sentimental message, “Happy birthday, Mama. Every day, we strive to love you more. It’s clear that people appreciate Mansfield’s memory and miss her terribly.
In addition, Hargitay posted a heartfelt video of Mansfield on her Instagram Story to honor her mother’s memory. Hargitay provides us with an opportunity to commemorate and honor Mansfield’s extraordinary spirit by giving fans a peek of the colorful and captivating personality that she was well known for.
Born Vera Jayne Palmer on April 19, 1933, Jayne Mansfield became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable blonde bombshells and shot to popularity in the 1950s and 1960s. Because of her skill and attractiveness, Mansfield was dubbed the “Working Man’s Monroe” and was frequently compared to Marilyn Monroe. She appeared as a Playmate in Playboy and starred in a number of films, such as “The Sheriff of a Fractured Jaw,” “Promises! Promises!” and “The Girl Can’t Help It.”
Sadly, a deadly vehicle accident in 1967 claimed Mansfield’s life. She passed away at the young age of 34, leaving a bereaved family and a world that lamented her absence. Hargitay unexpectedly escaped the accident that killed her mother, even though she was only three years old at the time. Sadly, Mansfield’s companion and lawyer, Sam Brody, as well as their driver, Ronnie Harrison, were not as lucky.
Hargitay is a young woman who experienced a terrible tragedy, but she has showed amazing fortitude and strength. She discussed her capacity to endure hardship in a recent interview with Glamour, stating, “I think I learned about crisis very young, and I learned very young that s— happens and there’s no guarantees, and we keep going.” After that, we change it.
Hargitay keeps living life to the fullest and finds solace in her own development. She went on, “Unpeeling the layers and trusting and trusting again has been my life.” Many people find inspiration in her incredible path, which exemplifies the strength of resiliency and the capacity to overcome adversity.
On this day, which would have marked Jayne Mansfield’s 90th birthday, we join Mariska Hargitay in honoring and valuing her mother. We honor Jayne Mansfield’s extraordinary legacy and the enduring influence she has had on society. Jayne, happy birthday in heaven!
