Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Philanthropist, Producer, Director |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 23/01/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Santa Monica, California, United States |
Latest News about Mariska Hargitay
13/06/2025
Hargitay attended the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of My Mom Jayne in New York City with her husband Peter Hermann and their three children. The appearance followed the film’s earlier debut and drew attention to her move into documentary directing.
18/05/2025
Mariska Hargitay premiered her directorial debut documentary My Mom Jayne at the Cannes Film Festival. The film explores the life and legacy of her mother, Jayne Mansfield, and includes a major personal revelation about Hargitay’s biological father.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mariska Magdolna Hargitay |
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| Known For | Playing Olivia Benson on NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since 1999, the longest-running character in American primetime drama |
| Awards | Emmy Award (2006), Golden Globe Award, Hollywood Walk of Fame star (2013), News and Documentary Emmy (2017) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Marymount High School, Los Angeles |
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| University | UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (attended but did not complete) |
Personal Life
| Certified Rape Counselor | 1 |
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| Activism | Advocate for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse |
Family
| Mother | Jayne Mansfield (actress) |
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| Spouse | Peter Hermann (married 2004) |
| Children | August Hargitay, Amaya Hargitay, Andrew Hargitay |
Career
| Television |
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| Production | Co-produced HBO documentary I Am Evidence (2017) |
| Production Company | Mighty Entertainment (launched 2025) |
| Directorial Work | My Mom Jayne (2025) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/therealmariskahargitay/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/p/Mariska-Hargitay-100044556544115/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Founded the Joyful Heart Foundation in 2004 to support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking | |
| 2. Received letters and emails from women seeking comfort after playing Benson, which inspired her to become a rape crisis counselor | |
| 3. Directed documentary My Mom Jayne about her mother Jayne Mansfield |