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Mariska Hargitay

Born: 23 January 1964

As tough detective Olivia Benson in the crime series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” Mariska Hargitay has been a TV star for more than two decades, winning an Emmy and a Golden Globe for the role. As the daughter of screen diva Jayne Mansfield, she was born into the spotlight. Through her foundation, she supports survivors of sexual violence.