Arguably the most recognizable face of the Law & Order franchise, Mariska Hargitay has spent 26 years bringing tough as nails detective Olivia Benson to life. It’s a role that’s earned her both an Emmy and a Golden Globe. But her quest for justice extends far beyond her screen presence. In 2004, inspired by the powerful stories she encountered while filming Law & Order: SVU, she founded the Joyful Heart Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse. Hargitay has also testified before Congress to improve national rape kit reform and to end the backlog. As director of the new documentary My Mom, Jayne, she takes a deeply personal journey into the tragically brief life of her mother, Hollywood icon Jayne Mansfield. More:

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