Early Life and Family BackgroundMariska Magdolna Hargitay was born on January 23, 1964, in Santa Monica, California, to famous parents, bodybuilder and actor Mickey Hargitay and actress Jayne Mansfield. Despite facing early tragedies, including the loss of her mother at a young age due to a tragic accident, Mariska was raised alongside her siblings by her father and stepmother, Ellen Siano.
Career Breakthrough and SuccessMariska's acting career took off in the 1980s and 1990s with appearances in various films and TV series. However, her defining role came in 1999 when she landed the role of Detective Olivia Benson on the iconic NBC drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
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