: Hargitay holds the record for the longest-running female lead in a TV drama, leading the series since 1999.
: According to Forbes , she was named the highest-paid actor on television in 2024. 2. Philanthropy and Advocacy Mariska Hargitay
: She is a certified rape counselor and produced the Emmy-winning HBO documentary I Am Evidence regarding the rape kit backlog. : Hargitay holds the record for the longest-running
: In 2025, she launched her production company, Mighty Entertainment . Her directorial debut, the documentary My Mom Jayne , received critical acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival and won Best First Documentary Feature. Philanthropy and Advocacy : She is a certified
: Founded by Hargitay in 2004, this organization supports survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse.
Mariska Hargitay is an iconic American actress and producer most famous for her record-breaking role as on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (SVU), a character she has portrayed since 1999. Beyond her acting, she is a prolific advocate for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. 1. Professional Legacy