Quotes from Mariska Hargitay


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When I was in my early 20s, I had my hair permed. Bad idea! It turned into total frizz. My advice to women is, if you have nice hair already, don't get a perm, leave your hair alone!


Life begins at 40, and I'm living proof.


It's a new skill to have two children that want you at the same time.


The experience of being cared for is profound, and it nourishes the soul as much as the food does the body.


I think one of the mistakes actors make is we're so focused on what we're going to say.


I think because I became a mom later in life, everything in life means more.


Golf made me feel like a loser. So I dismissed it.


I want to be a fun mom. Not a gasping for air mom.


I have a nest egg, and I don't buy above my means.


As an actress, there were so many months, years even, when I didn't get work, when I wanted to quit.


I was lucky enough to have a father who said, 'Don't quit.' So I just kept going.


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.


When I was pregnant, I was so huge and people on the bus would get up for me. That made me feel so precious and valued and valuable. I try to treat everyone like they're pregnant.


Surviving and thriving in the wake of my mother's loss, I learned to believe in God. He has a plan, if you pay attention to the signs. I am inspired by the absolute proof of miracles.


There's the occasional script that just hammers you, that you can't shower off.


My heart just keeps getting bigger and bigger.


If I eat clean, I look 10 years younger.


I think people were expecting me to be that kind of glamorous sexpot. So they were always, Wow you're not what I expected.


I have so much love that I didn't even know about.


I have everything I need. Our house is very joyful.