Mariska Hargitay recalls being 'so angry' after famous father 'denied' not being her biological father
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Key Points:
- Mariska Hargitay revealed she discovered in her twenties that her biological father was Las Vegas entertainer Nelson Sardelli, not Mickey Hargitay, whom she had believed was her father.
- The discovery came after a fan showed her a photo of Sardelli, leading to feelings of anger and betrayal, but eventually Mariska chose forgiveness after confronting Mickey Hargitay.
- Mickey and Nelson had an understanding about Mariska's parentage, with Mickey acknowledging his role as the father who was always there for her.
- Mariska maintains a loyal relationship with Mickey while also having an amicable connection with Nelson, who was emotional upon meeting her years later.
- This personal story was shared in connection with Mariska's 2025 documentary "My Mom Jayne," about her mother Jayne Mansfield.
