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Mariska Hargitay Reveals She Was Raped By A Friend In Her 30s


Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star Mariska Hargitay is opening up about a very personal story of sexual violence. In an essay published today in People, Hargitay reveals she was raped in he…

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star Mariska Hargitay is opening up about a very personal story of sexual violence. Hargitay portrays Detective Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU, in part a role in which she attempts to help victims of sexual and domestic violence heal their trauma. While on SVU, she founded Joyful Heart, a foundation to help victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse.

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