Jayne Mansfield: More Than Just a Tragic Bombshell

Jayne Mansfield might be best known as Hollywood’s attempt at a Marilyn Monroe replacement, who also met a tragic end – but there’s a lot more to her story! She was a smart woman who wasn’t afraid to go to some hilariously scandalous lengths to try to get the stardom she wanted. And she also has a connection to modern Hollywood that might surprise you! So here are some interesting things you might not have known about Old Hollywood icon Jayne Mansfield.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Jayne's true story
00:33 Figuring out her talents
02:34 Her big Hollywood breakout
06:45 Her signature appeal
09:20 A tragic death
10:34 Her daughters celebrity legacy
12:00 Jayne's lasting legacy

CREDITS
Executive Producers: Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough
Chief Creative Director: Susannah McCullough
Associate Producer: Tyler Allen
Writer: Jessica Babineaux
Narrator: Jessica Babineaux
Video Editor: Dan Wolff