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Quote by Mariska Hargitay

“The only reason I have the career I have is that I didn't quit.”

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Mariska Hargitay, born on January 23, 1964, is an American actress. She gained fame for her role as Olivia Benson in the television series 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit', for which she has won numerous awards, including an Emmy. Hargitay is also a social activist outside of her acting career, dedicated to combating sexual violence and founded the non-profit organization 'Rescue & Restore' to help women affected by sexual violence. more

“Being fearless means busting down those walls of fear and being who you are, not who someone else thinks you are. People like to put others in a box and tell them what they can and cannot do or who they can and cannot be. No one can tell you who you are and what you are made of, only you yourself know what you are made of, and only you yourself can do the work to become who you want to be.”

People Thinking Knows Want Mean Made Can Do Wall Who You Are Boxes Fearless Busting

Author:Mariska Hargitay

“Over half a million women are raped in this country every year, and only a fraction of them report it because they're too ashamed. It’s a really screwed up world, but its not your fault, and what happened to you, it doesn't make you the monster.”

World Years Country Half Millions Happened Faults Monsters Reports Ashamed Fractions Screwed Up

Author:Mariska Hargitay

“There's so much that you can get mad about. Out of self-preservation, I focus on being grateful.”

Self Focus Grateful Mad Be Grateful Preservation Self Preservation

Author:Mariska Hargitay

“A guy at ABC told me to change my name and get a nose job. I said 'You get a nose job.'”

Said Jobs Guy Names Noses

Author:Mariska Hargitay