Happy birthday! Mariska Hargitay turns 61 today

The iconic and legendary actress turns 61 on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.

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Mariska Hargitay is celebrating her 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Hargitay, a cultural icon

Born Mariska Magdolna Hargitay in Los Angeles on January 23, 1964, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Hargitay's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Mariska hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mariska Hargitay as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Mariska, you're the best!

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