Mariska Hargitay

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Mariska Hargitay is an American actress, best known for her role as Olivia Benson on the long-running TV series Law & Order: SVU (Special Victims Unit). Born on January 23, 1964, in Santa Monica, California, she is the daughter of actress Jayne Mansfield and actor Mickey Hargitay.

Hargitay's portrayal of Olivia Benson has earned her several awards, including an Emmy Award. She is widely admired for her strong, empathetic performance as a detective who specializes in cases involving sexual assault and child abuse.

Beyond acting, Hargitay is also an advocate for victims of sexual assault and founded the Joyful Heart Foundation, which is dedicated to helping survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse.

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Everything has combined to make my life in New York an amazing experience. I told my manager a few years ago that I wanted to move here and try acting in the theater.

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Yes. I did more research than I ever wanted to and saw some things I wish I didn't. I went on ride-alongs, spent time with Homicide, Cold Case, and SVU detectives, hung out in subways learning how to spot pervs and pick-pockets, viewed an autopsy, went to a police firing range, and witnessed court cases and I read, read, read.

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I want to be a fun mom. Not a gasping for air mom.

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It's a life's journey of finding ourselves, finding our power, and living for yourself, not for everyone else.

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