Vintage Shots of Mariska Hargitay 12 photos Next GalleryMelissa Gorga & Joe Gorga 10546541 No one ever had more fun in a circle skirt and white denim jacket -- okay maybe Whitney Houston. 10546546 Look at that bod! Something tells us she got it from her mama -- Jayne Mansfield! 10546551 No one is fiercer than Olivia Benson. 10546556 Honestly, we kinda wish this was Olivia Benson's go to look. 10546561 Ah, Mariska in her element with TV's other favorite detective -- Elliot Stabler! Swoon. . . 10546566 Fighting crime is nothing compared to rocking these metallic leggings. 10546571 If we know anything about Mariska, it's that she's one tough cookie. 10546576 Just hanging out in a vineyard with leopard print. Totally normal stuff. 10546581 Solving crimes is serious business. Mariska is probably contemplating how she will save the world next. All in a day's work. 10546586 We all knew Olivia Benson could be sassy, but did we realize she could rock an emerald blazer? 10553861 Mariska Hargitay before she was known for her role as Olivia Benson. Beauty definitely runs in this family. 10553866 Mariska and her father Mickey Hargitay, a former Mr. Universe bodybuilder, had a close relationship. 10553871 Mariska Hargitay was born on January 23, 1964 in Santa Monica, California. 10553876 Mariska cherishes the memories she has of her late mother Jayne Mansfield, and feels closer to her now than ever. 10553881 Mariska is all smiles in a family portrait. We have a feeling someone was a daddy's girl. 10553886 Mariska's father was bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay -- this is one powerhouse family! 10553891 Mariska Hargitay began acting in high school, long before 'Law and Order: Special Victims Unit' was even created! 10553896 The resemblance is uncanny between Mariska and her Hollywood icon mother: Jayne Mansfield. Previous Pause Next 1 of 18
