Mariska Hargitay
Born | January 23, 1964 |
Hometown | Santa Monica, California, United States of America |
Net worth | $100 million |
Height | 5'7" (1.71m) |
Spouse | Peter Hermann (m 2004 - present) |
Children | August Miklos Friedrich Hermann , Andrew Nicolas Hargitay Hermann |
Parents | Mickey Hargitay , Jayne Mansfield |
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Law and Order: SVU fans complain over long-awaited 'kiss' between Benson and Stabler
- Following Law & Order: SVU's big teaser after last week's episode, fans were glued to their screens this week to find out whether a romance between Olivia Benson (Mariksa Hargitay) and Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) is on the horizon. But many were left disappointed when they realized that their love story might not be happening just yet, as Olivia told Elliot she "wasn't ready". Needless to say, viewers shared their thoughts on social media. One person wrote passionately: "It's been 24 yea
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Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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2011 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Nominated |
2011 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Nominated |
2010 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Nominated |
2010 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Nominated |
2009 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Nominated |
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Kathy Hilton apologises to Mariska Hargitay over lipstick gaffe
Kathy Hilton has apologised for applying lipstick during Mariska Hargitay's speech at the 2022 People's Choice Awards. Earlier this month, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star received backlash after a video began circulating online showing her touching up her make-up while the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit actress addressed the crowd. Over the weekend, Kathy issued a statement to Extra in which she apologised to Mariska. "I adore and I respect Mariska very much," the 63-year-old commen
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Mariska Hargitay's emotional send-off to Law & Order co-star Kelli Giddish
Kelli Giddish said goodbye to NBC series Law & Order after 12 years with her final episode on Thursday, and no one was more saddened than her co-star and friend Mariska Hargitay. MORE: Why is Kelli Giddish leaving Law and Order SVU? The TV icon couldn't resist sharing one final tribute to her co-star for so many years on social media, and it was definitely a tear-jerker. WATCH: Kelli Giddish's final scene in Law & Order: SVU She penned: "Kelli, I've loved acting, learning, growing, talking, laug
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SVU star Kelli Giddish admits 'tears were real' during final scene with Mariska Hargitay
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Law & Order viewers were left delighted after the show’s creator hinted that a major romantic storyline twist would be happening for Captain Olivia Benson. MORE: Law and Order fans call out show over major error during recent episode Julie Martin, the NBC show’s executive producer, revealed that fans would get an update on the possibility of a future relationship between the character and Detective Elliot Stabler in an upcoming festive episode. WATCH: Mariska Hargitay struts into CFDA Awards in
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Why is Kelli Giddish leaving Law and Order SVU?
Law and Order SVU star Kelli Giddish left fans heartbroken when she announced that she would be bowing out of the popular crime drama after season 24. MORE: Law and Order Organised Crime: Meet the cast of season three The actress' final episode as Detective Amanda Rollins will air on 8 December. So why is the star leaving? Here's what we know… WATCH: Are you watching the new season? Back in August, Kelli confirmed her exit via a statement to Instagram. "I wanted to address the chatter I've seen
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Law and Order: SVU's Mariska Hargitay worries fans with on-set appearance in new photo
Mariska Hargitay had fans asking 'what happened?' when a fan page shared some photos on Instagram in which she was sporting an injury. The star appeared beaten up in latest episode of Law and Order: SVU and her character, Olivia Benson, was rocking a black eye. MORE: Mariska Hargitay saddens fans with rare tribute to late mom Jayne Mansfield In the images, Mariska looked unphased but social media followers were eager to know why she was bruised. WATCH: Mariska Hargitay is suprised by best friend
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