Mariska Hargitay speaks five languages: English, French, Hungarian, Spanish, and Italian.
During her high school years at Marymount, Hargitay was not only academically active but also engaged in various extracurricular activities, including cheerleading, student government, athletics, and theater. This period laid the foundation for her multifaceted personality and passion for performance.
Her acting journey began shortly after high school, with Hargitay’s enrollment at UCLA. Crowned Miss Beverly Hills USA in 1982, she quickly found herself drawn to the world of entertainment. Despite leaving college before completing her degree, her acting career flourished. Hargitay’s involvement with the Groundlings Theatre and School in Los Angeles further honed her craft.
Why Did Mariska Hargitay Wear A Necklace?
Detective Benson’s ‘Fearlessness’ pendant on ‘Law and Order: SVU’ On the Nov. 14 episode of Law & Order: SVU, Mariska Hargitay’s character wore a necklace that made a powerful statement in support of real-life survivors of violent crimes.