Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Magdolna Hargitay is an American actress, philanthropist, producer, and director. She has starred as Olivia Benson on NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since 1999, making it the longest-running character in American primetime drama in history. Her accolades for the role include an Emmy and a Golden Globe. In 2013, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.