Mariska Hargitay People Quotations

When people say that I'm the frontrunner, I laugh. I'm nominated with Glenn Close - like I've got a shot.

They say that the average lifespan of an SVU detective is 4 years. People can't do it longer than that because it's so difficult.

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.

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'm a big believer that your word is your wand. You know how people say things like, 'Oh my gosh, I'm such an idiot.' I don't say things like that anymore. Those put-downs, even if they're in jest, are little bullets of negativity that you don't need in your life.

Criminals are just regular people who didn’t have time to read all the laws.

Humor is about perspective, and hanging out with people who see life through a similar lens is so important.

People who overcome their fears every day, without fanfare, without recognition. Quiet, everyday courage, that’s what I admire most.