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Emmy Award-Winning Actress, Law & Order SVU

Mariska Hargitay Speaking Fee: $100,000 to $125,000

Emmy Award-Winning Actress, Law & Order SVU

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Mariska Hargitay
Speaking Fee:
$100,000 to $125,000

Travels From:
NYC - New York City

Primary Topic Category:
Comedy and Entertainment

Secondary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles

 

Mariska Hargitay Speaker Profile: At A Glance

As an actress, activist and advocate, Mariska Hargitay has dedicated her time, talent and resources to be an inspiration and force for change. Putting her passion for healing, education and community involvement to use, Mariska works to help not only survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse but other causes she is passionate about. In 2004, Mariska took her commitment to a higher and more personal level by founding the Joyful Heart Foundation. The Foundation's mission is to heal, educate and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse, and to shed light on these issues.

Mariska Hargitay is an acclaimed actress, producer, and philanthropist, known to millions as Olivia Benson from the television series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." Born on January 23, 1964, in Santa Monica, California, Mariska is the daughter of Hollywood icon Jayne Mansfield and bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay. Her unique upbringing, punctuated by both glamour and challenge, played a significant role in shaping the empathetic yet formidable advocate she is today. Mariska's acting career took off in the 1980s, with roles in various television series and films. However, it was her role as Detective Olivia Benson, starting in 1999, that would catapult her into stardom and earn her both critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase. The role resonated deeply with her, prompting Mariska to channel her influence into real-life advocacy for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse. In 2004, inspired by the harrowing stories of survivors who reached out to her, Mariska founded the Joyful Heart Foundation. The organization aims to transform society's response to sexual assault and abuse, support survivors, and promote healing. Her work through the foundation, coupled with her portrayal of Benson, has earned her numerous awards including an Emmy and a Golden Globe, as well as recognition from advocacy groups and law enforcement agencies. Mariska's commitment to giving back extends beyond Joyful Heart. She is an active supporter of various charities and initiatives focused on mental health, women's rights, and child welfare. She balances her advocacy with her family life, being a devoted wife and mother of three. In her keynote addresses, Mariska shares her journey from Hollywood royalty to a beacon of hope for many. She discusses the power of resilience, the importance of compassion, and her belief in the impact of storytelling. Her speeches are not only inspiring but also a call to action, encouraging audiences to become advocates for change in their own communities.
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