Next Gallery: Before They Met: Vintage 'HIMYM' Cast Pics Previous 10546541 Next Vintage Shots of Mariska Hargitay No one ever had more fun in a circle skirt and white denim jacket -- okay maybe Whitney Houston. Previous 10546546 Next Vintage Shots of Mariska Hargitay Look at that bod! Something tells us she got it from her mama -- Jayne Mansfield! Previous 10546551 Next Vintage Shots of Mariska Hargitay No one is fiercer than Olivia Benson. Previous 10546556 Next Vintage Shots of Mariska Hargitay Honestly, we kinda wish this was Olivia Benson's go to look. Previous 10546561 Next Vintage Shots of Mariska Hargitay Ah, Mariska in her element with TV's other favorite detective -- Elliot Stabler! Swoon. . . Previous 10546566 Next Vintage Shots of Mariska Hargitay Fighting crime is nothing compared to rocking these metallic leggings. Previous 10546571 Next Vintage Shots of Mariska Hargitay If we know anything about Mariska, it's that she's one tough cookie. Previous 10546576 Next Vintage Shots of Mariska Hargitay Just hanging out in a vineyard with leopard print. Totally normal stuff. Previous 10546581 Next Vintage Shots of Mariska Hargitay Solving crimes is serious business. Mariska is probably contemplating how she will save the world next. All in a day's work. Previous 10546586 Next Vintage Shots of Mariska Hargitay We all knew Olivia Benson could be sassy, but did we realize she could rock an emerald blazer? Previous 10553861 Next Vintage Shots of Mariska Hargitay Mariska Hargitay before she was known for her role as Olivia Benson. Beauty definitely runs in this family. Previous 10553866 Next Vintage Shots of Mariska Hargitay Mariska and her father Mickey Hargitay, a former Mr. Universe bodybuilder, had a close relationship. Previous 10553871 Next Vintage Shots of Mariska Hargitay Mariska Hargitay was born on January 23, 1964 in Santa Monica, California. Previous 10553876 Next Vintage Shots of Mariska Hargitay Mariska cherishes the memories she has of her late mother Jayne Mansfield, and feels closer to her now than ever. Previous 10553881 Next Vintage Shots of Mariska Hargitay Mariska is all smiles in a family portrait. We have a feeling someone was a daddy's girl. Previous 10553886 Next Vintage Shots of Mariska Hargitay Mariska's father was bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay -- this is one powerhouse family! Previous 10553891 Next Vintage Shots of Mariska Hargitay Mariska Hargitay began acting in high school, long before 'Law and Order: Special Victims Unit' was even created! Previous 10553896 Next Vintage Shots of Mariska Hargitay The resemblance is uncanny between Mariska and her Hollywood icon mother: Jayne Mansfield. Previous Pause Next 1 of 18
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