Mariska Hargitay married Peter Hermann in Santa Barbara, California. Peter Hermann is an actor whom she met on the set of Law & Order: SVU. This marks an important personal milestone in her life.
Jayne Mansfield, Mariska Hargitay's mother, died in a car accident near New Orleans. Mariska, who was in the car, survived with a scar on her head. This event had a profound impact on Mariska's life.
Mariska Magdolna Hargitay was born in Santa Monica, California. She is the daughter of bodybuilder and actor Mickey Hargitay and actress Jayne Mansfield. This marks the beginning of her life and career.
