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Mariska Hargitay's Secret Father Revealed After 3 Decades
27 May
Summary
- Hargitay discovered Nelson Sardelli is her biological father.
- They have maintained a close relationship for three decades.
- Sardelli is 91 and lives in Las Vegas; Hargitay visits him regularly.
Actress Mariska Hargitay has revealed that entertainer Nelson Sardelli is her biological father. This news, kept private for three decades, comes after Hargitay discovered her mother Jayne Mansfield's relationship with Sardelli while separated from Mickey Hargitay.
Hargitay, now 62, has cultivated a close bond with Sardelli, who is 91, visiting him several times a year in Las Vegas. She described their relationship as having reached a "beautiful place," filled with laughter and shared moments, especially since Mickey Hargitay's passing in 2006.
Sardelli is supportive of Hargitay's current endeavors, including her Broadway debut in "Every Brilliant Thing." Hargitay also reflected on following in her mother's footsteps, acknowledging Mansfield's fearlessness and determination as a young actress and mother.
