My Mom Jayne
Dustin Rutledge
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
What if the car crash that killed Jayne Mansfield wasn't an accident?
Hidden beneath decades of Hollywood mythology lies a darker truth about one of America's most famous blonde bombshells. When Mariska Hargitay discovers a mysterious safe-deposit box her mother left behind, she finds more than childhood keepsakes—she uncovers evidence that Jayne Mansfield was living a double life. Secret recordings, cryptic phone numbers, and photographs that were never meant to see daylight reveal a woman caught between dangerous men, dirty money, and deadly secrets.
As Hargitay digs deeper into her mother's hidden world, she realizes Jayne wasn't just another Hollywood starlet—she was an unwitting player in a conspiracy that reached the highest levels of power. From mob connections to political blackmail, from studio cover-ups to family betrayals, each revelation brings Hargitay closer to a shocking truth: her mother's death may have been murder, and the killer might still be alive. But uncovering the truth means risking everything, including her own life.
Get this explosive audiobook now and discover the Hollywood conspiracy that's been buried for over fifty years—narrated by the one person who had everything to lose by telling it.
Duration - 2h 34m.
Author - Dustin Rutledge.
Narrator - Digital Voice George E.
Published Date - Sunday, 26 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Dustin Rutledge ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. What if the car crash that killed Jayne Mansfield wasn't an accident? Hidden beneath decades of Hollywood mythology lies a darker truth about one of America's most famous blonde bombshells. When Mariska Hargitay discovers a mysterious safe-deposit box her mother left behind, she finds more than childhood keepsakes—she uncovers evidence that Jayne Mansfield was living a double life. Secret recordings, cryptic phone numbers, and photographs that were never meant to see daylight reveal a woman caught between dangerous men, dirty money, and deadly secrets. As Hargitay digs deeper into her mother's hidden world, she realizes Jayne wasn't just another Hollywood starlet—she was an unwitting player in a conspiracy that reached the highest levels of power. From mob connections to political blackmail, from studio cover-ups to family betrayals, each revelation brings Hargitay closer to a shocking truth: her mother's death may have been murder, and the killer might still be alive. But uncovering the truth means risking everything, including her own life. Get this explosive audiobook now and discover the Hollywood conspiracy that's been buried for over fifty years—narrated by the one person who had everything to lose by telling it. Duration - 2h 34m. Author - Dustin Rutledge. Narrator - Digital Voice George E. Published Date - Sunday, 26 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Dustin Rutledge ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:00:10
Copyright page 2
Duration:00:00:31
Disclaimer page 3
Duration:00:04:11
Introduction: My Mom Jayne 6
Duration:00:01:49
From Actress to Director: The Making of My Mom Jayne 7
Duration:00:02:06
A Legacy Reclaimed: The Impact of the Documentary 8
Duration:00:02:40
Chapter 1: Jayne Mansfield — The Hollywood Icon 11
Duration:00:03:15
Public Persona vs. Private Life 13
Duration:00:02:47
Career Highlights and Challenges 14
Duration:00:02:17
The Tragic 1967 Car Accident 16
Duration:00:02:13
Chapter 2: Mariska Hargitay's Early Years 18
Duration:00:03:51
The Influence of Mickey Hargitay, Her Father and Stepdad 20
Duration:00:03:07
Life with Siblings: Zoltan, Mickey Jr., and Others 23
Duration:00:03:28
Chapter 3: Discovering Family Secrets 26
Duration:00:03:20
Mariska's Emotional Journey Meeting Sardelli 28
Duration:00:02:32
Navigating Her Hungarian and Italian Heritage 30
Duration:00:02:25
Family Dynamics and Unspoken Truths 31
Duration:00:03:12
Chapter 4: Mariska's Career and Rise to Fame 34
Duration:00:03:25
Breakthrough as Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU 36
Duration:00:03:47
Awards, Recognition, and Industry Impact 39
Duration:00:02:40
Balancing Fame and Family Life 40
Duration:00:02:49
Chapter 5: Mariska's Personal Life and Family 43
Duration:00:03:21
Motherhood: Raising Children and Family Values 45
Duration:00:03:06
Balancing Career and Parenthood 47
Duration:00:02:51
Public Persona vs. Private Realities 49
Duration:00:03:29
Chapter 6: Behind the Scenes of My Mom Jayne 52
Duration:00:03:24
Collecting Home Movies, Photos, and Interviews 54
Duration:00:03:18
Crafting a Narrative That Is Both Personal and Universal 56
Duration:00:02:54
Challenges Faced in Filmmaking and Storytelling 58
Duration:00:03:56
Chapter 7: The Documentary's Revelations 62
Duration:00:03:31
Family Interviews and Emotional Confessions 64
Duration:00:03:18
Addressing Sensitive Topics: Domestic Abuse and Family Struggles 66
Duration:00:02:54
The Healing Power of Sharing Truth 68
Duration:00:03:52
Chapter 8: Cannes Film Festival Premiere Experience 71
Duration:00:04:08
Critical and Public Reactions 73
Duration:00:04:29
HBO Max Release and Broader Audience Impact 76
Duration:00:05:04
Chapter 9: Themes and Messages in My Mom Jayne 80
Duration:00:03:34
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Relationships 82
Duration:00:03:33
Overcoming Trauma and Finding Closure 84
Duration:00:03:09
The Power of Storytelling in Healing 86
Duration:00:04:05
Chapter 10: How the Documentary Changed Her Perspective 90
Duration:00:04:33
Advocating for Family Transparency and Mental Health 93
Duration:00:04:24
Upcoming Projects and Continuing Her Artistic Journey 96
Duration:00:05:13
Chapter 11: Jayne Mansfield's Enduring Legacy 100
Duration:00:05:11
Preservation of Jayne's History and Memory 103
Duration:00:05:08
How Mariska Honors Her Mother's Memory 106
Duration:00:05:21