Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Mariska Hargitay is an actress best known for her role as Olivia Benson on the long-running procedural Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Over more than two decades, she has portrayed the character as both a detective and a captain on the NBC drama. She is also the biological daughter of classic screen star Jayne Mansfield, who tragically passed away when Hargitay was three years old.

Recent coverage highlights Hargitay emceeing the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards broadcast on NBC and Peacock. In addition to pulling off twelve outfit changes during the telecast, she appeared in a pre-taped comedy sketch alongside Taylor Swift. Outside of hosting duties, Hargitay prepares for the 28th season of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit alongside guest star J. Smith-Cameron, having previously considered leaving the show due to demanding schedules before deciding to stay.