Jayne Mansfield Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth 2026

Jayne Mansfield wearing a pink sweater, reclining on a green couch, exuding a relaxed and glamorous vibe — Jayne Mansfield Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth 2026

Jayne Mansfield (born Vera Jayne Palmer; April 19, 1933 – June 29, 1967) was an American actress, singer, Mansfield was born Vera Jayne Palmer in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, the only child of attorney Herbert William Palmer and teacher Vera Jeffrey Palmer. Her father died of a heart attack when she was three, prompting her mother to remarry sales engineer Harry Peers and move the family to Dallas, Texas, in 1939.

Raised in a middle-class home, Mansfield took violin, piano, and dance lessons, idolizing Shirley Temple. She attended Highland Park High School, graduating in 1950, then briefly studied at Southern Methodist University, the University of Texas at Austin, and UCLA, focusing on drama and physics.

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Personal Details

Full Name	Vera Jayne Palmer
Nickname	Jayne Mansfield
Profession	Actress, Singer, Playmate
Date of Birth	April 19, 1933
Date of Death	June 29, 1967 (age 34)
Birthplace	Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA
Friends	Irina Voronina
Nationality	American
Zodiac Sign	Aries

Career

Mansfield began as a model and Page 3 girl, signing with 20th Century Fox in 1955. Breakthrough roles in The Girl Can’t Help It and Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? showcased her comedic talent.

She won a Golden Globe for New Star of the Year (1957) and Theatre World Award. Later work included Broadway, European films, and nightclub acts.

Personal Life

Mansfield married three times:

Paul Mansfield (1950–1958; daughter Jayne Marie)
Mickey Hargitay (1958–1964; sons Miklós, Zoltán; daughter Mariska)
Matt Cimber (1964–1966; son Antonio)

She had five children total. Relationships were highly publicized, including affairs.

Mansfield died in a car crash on June 29, 1967, near New Orleans—her car underriding a tractor-trailer. Three adults died instantly; her three sleeping children survived. Myths of decapitation arose from a dislodged wig, but autopsy confirmed massive head trauma.

Physical Appearance

Height	5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
Weight	Approximately 120 lbs (54 kg)
Eye Color	Blue
Hair Color	Blonde (dyed)
Body Type	Curvy
Body Measurements	40-21-35 inches (famous billing)

Jayne Mansfield Net Worth 2026

At her death in 1967, Mansfield’s net worth was approximately $2 million (inflation-adjusted to modern equivalent ~$18 million). Earnings from films, music, and endorsements were offset by lavish spending.