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Adoption was a bumpy ride - very bumpy. But, God, was it worth the fight.

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
Bumpy
Adopting
Adoption
Adopted
Ride
Worth
Fight
Fighting

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