Mariska Hargitay turns 61 and still stuns (20 GIFs)

Join us in wishing SVU Star Mariska Hargitay celebrates her happy 61st birthday. The brunette bombshell was born in Santa Monica, California. No wonder she got the genetic lottery when her parents did Playboy Model/actress Jayne Mansfield and Mr. Universe Mickey Hargitay.

Mariska is best known for her role as Detective Olivia Benson Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She’s also a huge advocate for victims of sexual assault and abuse.

In 2004 she founded Happy Heart Foundation Which helps survivors of sexual assault. We wish her nothing but the best today!