Mariska Hargitay

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Mariska Hargitay's career is marked by historic achievements and heartfelt advocacy. She holds the record for the longest-running primetime drama character in American television history as Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Her performance earned her an Emmy and a Golden Globe, making her one of the few actors to win both for the same role. Beyond acting, her documentary I Am Evidence won an Emmy and helped spark a nationwide movement to test backlogged rape kits. Her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame sits next to her mother's, a poignant tribute to her legacy. Fans and critics alike celebrate her for blending art with activism, using her platform to create real change.

AwardsMariska Hargitay has won numerous awards for her acting and producing. She won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2006 and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Drama Series in 2007, both for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She also won a News and Documentary Emmy Award in 2019 as a producer of I Am Evidence. Additionally, she has won two People's Choice Awards and four Gracie Allen Awards for her role on SVU, and received the Crystal Nymph Award at the Monte Carlo TV Festival.

Honours & Distinctions

Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce·2013

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located next to her mother Jayne Mansfield's star.

Elly Award Honoree

Elly Awards·2017

Honored at the Elly Awards for her advocacy work.

Records & Feats

Longest-running primetime drama character in American television history

Career Milestone·2026

Hargitay has played Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since 1999, surpassing 25 seasons and 500 episodes as of 2026.

First actor to win both an Emmy and a Golden Globe for the same role on a Dick Wolf series

Awards·2007

Won Primetime Emmy in 2006 and Golden Globe in 2007 for her portrayal of Olivia Benson.