Mariska Hargitay On Freeing Herself From Generational Trauma

In this episode of Fresh Air, Tonya Mosley interviews actress Mariska Hargitay about her new documentary, "My Mom Jayne," which explores the life and legacy of her mother, Jayne Mansfield. Hargitay discusses her complicated relationship with her mother's public image, her journey to uncover the truth about her biological father, and how making the film has helped her reclaim her own story and break generational trauma. She also touches on her work on Law & Order: SVU, her advocacy for sexual assault survivors, and the importance of changing the way society talks about abuse.