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
Mariska Hargitay attended the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of her directed documentary My Mom Jayne in New York City on June 13, 2025, accompanied by her husband Peter Hermann and their three children August, Amaya, and Andrew. The 61-year-old actress, who has played Olivia Benson since 1999, showcased her directorial work focusing on her mother Jayne Mansfield at the festival.
Hargitay announced she would make a 'big, big announcement' in January 2025, stating she has 'a lot of irons in the fire' and trusts the future will guide her to where she is supposed to be. While she jokingly mentioned potentially taking over the TODAY show following Hoda Kotb's departure, her actual major announcement was expected to relate to her ongoing projects rather than the morning show.
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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) |
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 |