Mariska Hargitay, acclaimed for her role as Olivia Benson in ‘Law & Order: SVU,’ has deep roots in Hollywood royalty through her parents, Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay. Mansfield, a glamorous actress known for her roles in the 1950s and 60s, captivated audiences with her blonde bombshell image and larger-than-life persona. Mickey Hargitay, a Hungarian-born actor and bodybuilder, was Mr. Universe in 1955 and shared a tumultuous yet passionate relationship with Mansfield. Their union, though brief, produced Mariska, who would later carve her own path in the entertainment industry. Despite the tragic loss of her mother in a car accident when Mariska was just three years old, she inherited the spotlight and talent that defined her parents’ legacy. Today, Mariska Hargitay continues to honor their memory through her enduring presence on screen and her advocacy work off-screen, cementing her own iconic status in Hollywood.