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Mariska goes blonde! Just like her bombshell mother Jayne Mansfield!
2023/07/02

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Mariska Hargitay, the 59-year-old actress known for her role in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, recently debuted a new blonde hairdo that reminded people of her mother, Jayne Mansfield. Jayne Mansfield was a pinup model and actress who was a prominent sex symbol in the 1950s. Mariska unveiled her new look with celebrity hairstylist Chris McMillan, who is famous for creating Jennifer Aniston's iconic "Rachel" haircut in the 1990s.Jayne Mansfield had a successful career as a screen siren and Playboy Playmate. She made headlines for becoming the first star actress to appear naked in an American movie since the introduction of sound films.

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However, her personal life was tumultuous, marked by a spiraling drinking problem and high-profile affairs, including one with John F. Kennedy.

Tragically, Jayne Mansfield died in a car accident at the age of 34. The accident took the lives of three of her children, including three-year-old Mariska, who was in the backseat. Mariska's father was Mickey Hargitay, a Hungarian bodybuilder who won the title of Mr. Universe in 1955. Mariska's parents divorced before she was born, but her father fought for custody and provided her with a stable upbringing after Jayne's death.Mariska Hargitay has achieved success in her own right as an actress, particularly for her role as Detective Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

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Reflecting on her mother's death and the challenges she faced growing up, Mariska has spoken about learning to navigate crisis early in life. She views her ability to transform adversity into strength as her superpower.

Despite the difficulties she faced, Mariska has found healing and growth through the years. She has worked to peel back the layers of trauma from her childhood and rebuild trust in herself and others. Mariska's perseverance and resilience have shaped her into the person she is today.By debuting her new blonde hairdo, Mariska Hargitay pays tribute to her mother's iconic beauty while continuing to forge her own path as an accomplished actress and advocate.

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