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I realize that you have to show up for your life.

Mariska Hargitay

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Mariska Hargitay
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: January 23
Actor
Actress
Film Actor
Film Producer
Television Actor
Santa Monica
California
Mariska Magdolna Hargitay
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You survived the abuse, you’re going to survive the recovery.
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Italian culture is so deeply soaked in an appreciation of the good things in life.
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I definitely have my days where I look like I got dressed in the dark.
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You make sacrifices to become a mother, but you really find yourself and your soul.
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Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step.
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Yes. I did more research than I ever wanted to and saw some things I wish I didn't. I went on ride-alongs, spent time with Homicide, Cold Case, and SVU detectives, hung out in subways learning how to spot pervs and pick-pockets, viewed an autopsy, went to a police firing range, and witnessed court cases and I read, read, read.
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Losing my mother at such an early age is the scar of my soul. But I feel like it ultimately made me into the person I am today I understand the journey of life. I had to go through what I did to be here.
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It wasn't really that hard to act when you see somebody holding a gun to your partner. It's also believing the circumstances and I believed it.
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You should've seen my big hair in the 80's, that was a real project.
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When I was pregnant, I was so huge and people on the bus would get up for me. That made me feel so precious and valued and valuable. I try to treat everyone like they're pregnant.
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