Mariska Hargitay’s famous actor parents: Meet Mickey Hargitay & Jayne Mansfield, who died when she was 3

In the 1950s, Jayne Mansfield emerged as a provocateur of her time and quickly rose to fame in Hollywood.

Tragically, in 1967, a fatal car accident claimed her life. Her three-year-old daughter, Mariska Hargitay, was also a passenger in the car at the time.

Mariska, miraculously, survived the accident and has since gained fame as a modern-day actor. Remarkably, she bears a striking resemblance to her mother.

For many actors and actresses, achieving Hollywood stardom requires years of hard work. Most celebrities would agree that the journey is worthwhile, despite the immense sacrifice, time, patience, and willpower it demands.

However, Jayne Mansfield achieved superstardom in less than a decade.

She became a major sex symbol in the 1950s and 1960s, thanks to her roles in several blockbuster films.