Meisner technique was different than anything I'd ever experienced. It's a really great way to be accountable to your craft and to yourself, but also it takes that kind of focus and dedication to learn anything. Mariska Hargitay accountablecraftdedication share on social
You've got to kick fear to the side, because the payoff is huge. Mariska Hargitay fearhavehuge Change image and share on social
Becoming a parent erased many of my negative childhood feelings and filled them in with something new. Mariska Hargitay childhooderasefeeling Change image and share on social
When we're on the street and someone drops something, I pick it up. Mariska Hargitay droppickstreet Change image and share on social
I definitely have my days where I look like I got dressed in the dark. Mariska Hargitay darkdaydress Change image and share on social
I want to be a fun mom. Not a gasping for air mom. Mariska Hargitay airfungasp Change image and share on social
Chocolate is the first luxury. It has so many things wrapped up in it: Deliciusness in the moment, childhood memories, and that grin-inducing feeling of getting a reward for being good. Mariska Hargitay childhoodchocolatedeliciusness Change image and share on social
As an actress, there were so many months, years even, when I didn't get work, when I wanted to quit. Mariska Hargitay actressmonthquit Change image and share on social
Yes. I did more research than I ever wanted to and saw some things I wish I didn't. I went on ride-alongs, spent time with Homicide, Cold Case, and SVU detectives, hung out in subways learning how to spot pervs and pick-pockets, viewed an autopsy, went to a police firing range, and witnessed court cases and I read, read, read. Mariska Hargitay alongscasecold share on social
It's a life's journey of finding ourselves, finding our power, and living for yourself, not for everyone else. Mariska Hargitay findjourneylife Change image and share on social