Kathy Murray

⸻ I remember seeing Jayne Mansfield on TV as a little girl—breathy voice, always with a tiny poodle in her arms, talking about her heart-shaped swimming pool. I didn’t understand her at all back then. To my child’s mind, she seemed like a strange Marilyn Monroe imitation, almost cartoonish. But when she died—so violently and suddenly—it haunted me. I was about ten. The news coverage was brutal, and even though I didn’t fully grasp the details, I’ve never forgotten it. What struck me most was the shock and relief when I learned her children had survived. That part stayed with me all my life. I’ve always been a fan of Mariska Hargitay. She feels so familiar, like someone many of us grew up with through her role as Olivia Benson. I knew Jayne was her mother, and I often noticed the resemblance, but I didn’t feel connected to Jayne herself—until now. This documentary was phenomenal. It completely shifted how I saw Jayne Mansfield. She wasn’t just a blonde bombshell—she was brilliant, talented, driven, and heartbreakingly misunderstood. She felt she had to become someone else to make it in Hollywood. It’s sad to think how much better she might’ve fared today, when authenticity is finally appreciated. Mariska’s discovery of her biological father added such emotional depth. He seemed to have acted with good intentions, but the way she had to carry that truth with grace is deeply moving. And Mickey Hargitay and his wife Ellen—what extraordinary parents they were. They gave Jayne’s kids a stable, loving home in the aftermath of such chaos. There are many quiet heroes in this story—Mariska, her siblings, Mickey, Ellen. This documentary wasn’t just informative—it was healing. I can’t recommend it enough.

a lot of fun and some fun great acting. The actress who plays Cordelia Cupp is really brilliant. It’s cute and a lot of funny lines

It’s another TV addiction for me. I think this is great and it really does show the capitalist nature of healthcare. acting is great too

Love, love, love this movie!! I saw it in the theater, bought the CD made every friend I know watch it. Brilliant comedy

This is as different from Seinfeld’s TV show as you could get. I expected to enjoy some of the flashbacks and nostalgia because Jerry and I are the same age and we’re both from Long Island and I thought we’d be thinking on the same thoughts. I could actually recall my for pop tarts - maybe I had too high expectations but the script I thought was terrible. The acting was OK. So great stories in it can’t say much about that, but it was a snoozer.

The plot is ridiculous. Colors look good. I enjoy looking at the scenery and that’s about it .

This is an excellent movie. I forgotten what it was about and I re-watched it just now I think this is what a Todd Haynes best work. Skip me December and watch this masterpiece

I will admit to being somewhat distracted, but I was completely bored by the material. The acting was great. I’ll give it another try.

Excellent! I’m a fan of documentary but what’s an amazing talent. How lucky we all wore that she recorded his life brilliant, and insightful person. Total RESPECT

Acting was not great- ugh. I’ll admit that the last episode four is worth maybe watching it but maybe not.