Mariska Hargitay Knows Loss And Longing
From All There Is with Anderson Cooper by CNN Podcasts
May 28, 2026 · 36 min
About this episode
Mariska Hargitay discusses her experience of loss and her journey to understand her mother after a tragic accident.
Mariska Hargitay was three when she survived the car crash that killed her mother, actress Jayne Mansfield. She talks with Anderson Cooper about her search to know her mother, and heal the pain of her past. For more of “All There Is with Anderson Cooper” visit cnn.com/allthereis. Host: Anderson Cooper Showrunner: Haley Thomas Producers: Emily Williams and Kyra Dahring Video Editor: Eric Zembrzuski Technical Director: Dan Dzula Bookers: Kerry Rubin and Kari Pricher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Anderson Cooper
Guest: Mariska Hargitay
Topics covered
- loss
- longing
- motherhood
- healing
- personal stories
Keywords
- Mariska Hargitay
- Anderson Cooper
- Jayne Mansfield
- loss
- healing
- mother
- personal story
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CNN Podcasts
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