Mariska Hargitay (born Mariska Magdolna Hargitay; January 23, 1964), is best known for her role as New York City sex crimes Detective Olivia Benson on the NBC television drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, a role that has earned her an Emmy and Golden Globe..
She is the daughter of actress Jayne Mansfield and actor/bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay. Jayne Mansfield was a glamorous movie star but her favorite role was being a mother. She had five children: Jayne Marie, Miklos, Zoltan, Mariska and Antonio.
Video: Jayne Mansfield and 2-Year-Old Mariska Hargitay (Merv Griffin Show 1966).
Mariska Hargitay, was a former beauty queen who made her film debut in the 1985 horror-comedy film Ghoulies and her major television debut in the 1986 adventure drama series Downtown.
She performed in films and television shows throughout the late 1980's and 1990's before being cast as Olivia Benson, a role that led to her founding the Joyful Heart Foundation.
Been watching SVU off an on for years -- had no idea Mariska Hargitay was Jayne Mansfield's daughter.
ReplyDeleteThey say we learn something new every day, and this qualifies as my new fact, which pretty much means I can spend the rest of the day relaxing.
Mariska is so beautiful. She has gorgeous eyes. And a smile more beautiful universe. Beautiful like her mama.
ReplyDeletea day without SVU is like a day without something really important!
ReplyDeleteMariska is the only woman in the world that I envy. Because she is not only beautiful. I wish I had your strength, your courage, your determination. I wanted to be able to face the world and makes it better. He knew how to do this. Maybe one day I'll get there.
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I had no idea she was Jayne Mansfield's daughter!
ReplyDeleteSee? Look at all the things I learn from reading your blog. :)
Thank you guys for stopping by.. I learn a lot from reading your blogs too..
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