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No one can tell you who you are and what you are made of, only you yourself know what you are made of, and only you yourself can do the work to become who you want to be.

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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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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Italian culture is so deeply soaked in an appreciation of the good things in life.
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Every day is deeper and richer and more soulful.
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My Dad taught me that good health is all about living in gratitude.
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We're all connected. Helping another woman is helping yourself, your mother, your sister, your children.
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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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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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It's a life's journey of finding ourselves, finding our power, and living for yourself, not for everyone else.
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Being thin is not more important than enjoying life
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It's very difficult leaving the house anytime with my baby at home.
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Eric Lewis doesn't play the piano, he devours it. He doesn't play music, he channels the divine.
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Surviving and thriving in the wake of my mothers loss, I learned to believe in God. He has a plan, if you pay attention to the signs. I am inspired by the absolute proof of miracles.
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When I was in my early 20s, I had my hair permed. Bad Idea! It turned into total frizz. My advice to women is: if you have nice hair already, don't get a perm, leave your hair alone.
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I'm just grateful that my body is healthy. I want to be on this planet for a long time, so I try to eat things that make me feel good and make me strong. But I also love food and I love life: Some days having that extra bowl of pasta and a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup means more to me than being thin.
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Just smiling at someone walking down the street can make the person's day. It's all about paying it forward.
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When I read the script sometimes, it's like 'Christ! Enough!' I can't sleep at night sometimes. There's the occasional script that just hammers you, that you can't shower off.
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I think people were expecting me to be that kind of glamorous sexpot. So they were always, Wow you're not what I expected.
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I definitely have my days where I look like I got dressed in the dark.
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The only reason I have the career I have is that I didn't quit.
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You survived the abuse, you’re going to survive the recovery.
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