Mariska Hargitay | Daughter of Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay

One could say that it has been Hollywood tradition for the children of Hollywood celebs to become actors and actresses themselves. For Mariska Hargitay, it was a no-brainer to follow in the footsteps of her famous mom and dad. Mariska’s mother was Jayne Mansfield, who was a renowned actress and her father was Mickey Hargitay, who appeared in a good number of blockbusters during the peak of his acting career.

Mariska has been able to cultivate a successful acting career for herself. Her resume as an actress includes several acting credits in iconic film and television productions. Mariska’s most notable acting appearance came in the hit television drama Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, for which she’s earned several awards and accolades. Some of Mariska’s awards include a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. She must have received several tips and pointers from her parents that helped her to become an incredibly skilled actress herself.