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I'm a size 8, and I feel proud of that, because it's healthy. I've never felt compelled to be a skinny actress.

Mariska Hargitay

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Mariska Hargitay
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: January 23
Actor
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Film Actor
Film Producer
Television Actor
Santa Monica
California
Mariska Magdolna Hargitay
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