Do you know Who is Jayne Mansfield?

Jayne Mansfield, born Vera Jane Palmer on April 19, 1933, was an American actress, singer, and performer who rose to prominence as a prominent sex symbol during the 1950s. Aside from her film and television careers, Mansfield became well-known for her publicity stunts, which frequently included nudity; she was the first American actress to appear naked in films.

Jayne Mansfield Body Measurement

It’s no wonder that Mansfield was famed for her curvy form as one of the sex icons of the 1950s. She stood 5 ft. 6 in. (1.68 m) tall and had vital stats of 40-21-35.

Jayne Mansfield Early life

Mansfield was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, to Herbert William Palmer, an attorney and musician of English and German origin, and Vera Jeffrey Palmer, an English schoolteacher. Mansfield spent most of her childhood in Philipsburg, New Jersey, where her father worked for Robert B. Meyner, who was running for governor at the time. When Mansfield was three, her father died of a heart attack while driving with the family. Her mother remarried in 1939, to sales engineer Harry Lawrence Peers. Mansfield and her family subsequently relocated to Dallas, Texas, where she completed her education by enrolling in Highland Park High School and taking violin, viola, and piano classes. After enrolling in 1950, she continued her studies at Southern Methodist University, where she studied acting, before moving to Austin, Texas to pursue dramatics at the University of Texas.

Jayne Mansfield Career

Although Mansfield appeared in small stage productions, breaking out into the mainstream proved hard because of her voluptuous body, particularly her large breasts. Eventually, she landed her first acting gig in “Lux Video Theater”, a television series that aired on CBS. Her exposure on the show then led her to become one of the earliest models in Playboy magazine, featured in the magazine’s February 1955 issue that eventually launched her career. Her early years in the entertainment industry helped establish her career and also her net worth. After her success with Playboy, Mansfield eventually received a steady stream of acting opportunities, including appearing in “Pete Kelly’s Blues”, “Illegal”, and “Hell on Frisco Bay.”

Jayne Mansfield Net Worth

According to credible sources, Mansfield’s net worth is above $1 million as of 2018, accumulated from her years working as an actress, singer, model, and overall entertainment.

Relationship Status

Mansfield was married three times and had five children in her personal life. She met her first husband, Paul Mansfield when she was only 16 years old; the two had a secret relationship and married before she finished high school. They eventually had a daughter named Jayne Marie together, but they divorced in 1955. She married former Mr. Universe Mickey Hargitay in 1958. They raised three children together and even co-starred in a few films, including “Promises! Promises!” before splitting up in 1964. Mansfield’s most recent marriage occurred later that year, to filmmaker Matt Cimber. They had one child together before splitting up in 1966.

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