Mariska Magdolna Hargitay; January 23, 1964. An American actress, best known for her role as Detective Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, a role that has earned her multiple awards and nominations, including an Emmy and Golden Globe. The daughter of actress Jayne Mansfield and actor/bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay. She's married with Peter Herman. She gave birth to their son August and adopted a baby girl Amaya Josephine and a baby boy, Andrew Nicolas. Mariska is founder and president of the Joyful Heart Foundation, an organization that was set up in 2004 to provide support to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse.This is a tumblr dedicated this incredible woman, wife, mother and actress with the power to make me feel special, stronger, fearless and always help me find hope. She showed me how wonderful, careful and special a person can be. With her, I discovered a different feeling and what is really being a fan.