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ActressBirth Name :
Mariska Magdolina HargitayBirth Date :
January 23, 1964Birth Place :
Los Angeles, California, USASpouse :
Peter Hermann (since 28-Aug-04)Claim to fame :
As Detective Olivia Benson in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (since 1999)
Elliot and Olivia Back to 'Law and Order: SVU', New ADA Added
June 30, 2009 09:06:34Good news come in two for "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" fans. Apart from the already confirmed return of leads Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni, a new cast is added in the form of Christine Lahti aka the Dr. Kathryn Austin of "Chicago Hope".
Chris and Mariska will reprise the roles as detectives Elliot and Olivia respectively, for two more years. This could mean two things: the show has been renewed by NBC for a 12th season or should the series get another season, then the two actors are definitely in the cards.
Mariska Hargitay Diagnosed With Partially Collapsed Lung
January 13, 2009 10:01:06A representative for Mariska Hargitay issues an exclusive conformation to Access Hollywood, informing the TV actress "has been sidelined with a pneumothorax (a partially collapsed lung)." Despite the diagnosis, "she will appear in all episodes for the rest of the season of 'Law &Order: SVU,'" her representative adds.
Meanwhile, a source has informed Mariska Hargitay currently is on vacation and her injury did not occur on the set of her hit TV show. Mariska herself didn't attend the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Sunday, January 11. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Drama, which was won by Anna Paquin of HBO's "True Blood".
Forbes Unveils List of Primetime TV's 20 Top-Earning Women
September 04, 2008 09:09:18Forbes.com has just unveiled its list of Primetime TV's 20 Top-Earning Women and sitting on the very top of the list is retired model Tyra Banks. Putting her modeling career on hold and in the meantime invading the silver screen with her daytime talk show, "The Tyra Banks Show", and serving as producer and judge on "America's Next Top Model," the beauty banked around $23 million from June 1, 2007 to June 1, 2008.
Fellow catwalk queen Heidi Klum comes 2nd on the list, taking in a reported $14 million earning from her role as host of "Project Runway," her renewed Victoria's Secret contract, designing deals and a number of advertising campaigns. Both supermodels best TV actress Katherine Heigl, best known for her role as Izzie Stevens on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy," who earned $13 million over the course of the year.
Matt Damon and Celebrity Pals Make Baby Items Donation
April 26, 2008 01:04:30Doing good deed for others is their intention. Matt Damon and some fellow celebrities are cashing in on their fame, donating their used baby items to Johnson's Celebrity Hand-Me-Down Auction. The cause, which will be kicked off on April 29 and ended on May 9, will benefit such charities as March of Dimes, Save the Children, Zero to Three and Baby Buggy.
The celebrity baby items which are being auctioned off at Johnson's Celebrity Hand-Me-Down Auction, at ebay.com/celebritymoms, among others include diaper bag, beachwood high chair, car seat, Adidas track suit outfit, and baby products. "It is important to pass certain things on from one generation to the next," said Elisabeth Hasselbeck who's among the famous parents donate their used baby items to the online auction. "I still have a children's bracelet that my mother gave to me, which I will pass on to my daughter one day. There is something priceless about having certain things around you which tell a story."
Oprah Winfrey Is the Highest Paid TV Star in the US
July 25, 2007 10:07:26
When it comes to money, Oprah Winfrey is the one with abundant. The chat show queen, who frequently listed on Forbes' Rich list, earns an estimated US$260 million a year from the famous "The Oprah Winfrey Show" for which she serves as host and supervising producer. With such amount of money, based on a list by TV Guide magazine, no doubt that she tops the list of the Highest-Paid Television Stars in the United States.
Placed just behind her at the 2nd spot is music producer Simon Cowell, who earns US$45 million for his role on the Fox network's smash hit talent show "American Idol" and his other TV projects. The rest three Highest Paid TV Stars are Judith Sheindlin, also known as Judge Sheindlin, at No. 3, taking in US$30 million thanks to her own syndicated court show "Judge Judy"; Katie Couric of "CBS Evening News" whose salary reaches US$15 million per year is placed at the 4th spot; and Zach Braff of "Scrubs" who is voted 5th, taking in US$6.3 million from the TV series.
The 59th Annual Emmy Awards, the Nominees Are in!
July 20, 2007 10:07:08
The 59th annual Emmy Awards won't be held until September 16th later this year, but the nominees are in already. "The Sopranos", "Ugly Betty", and "Grey's Anatomy" are among the series dominating the award nominees list announced Thursday July 19th.
ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" is nominated for the Drama Series award, running for the category with the likes of "Boston Legal", "Heroes", "House", and "The Sopranos". The hit dramedy series "Ugly Betty" is vying for the category of Comedy Series with "Entourage", "The Office", "30 Rock", and "Two and a Half Men" as the competitors.
Winners of the 11th Annual PRISM Awards for TV Categories
April 27, 2007 01:04:28
The Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC) has on Tuesday April 24th annually presented the PRISM Awards, which is in its 11th year. Among the many awards given, here we present the winners of the television categories.
ABC's hit series "Desperate Housewives" wins the Comedy Series, Multi-Episode Storyline award, while Fox's "Family Guy: Deep Throats" nabs the award for Comedy Series Episode category. Judith Light of the "Ugly Betty" earns the Performance in a Comedy Series award, whereas Mariska Hargitay brings home the Performance in a Drama Series Episode award thanks to her performance in NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."
Mariska Hargitay & Christopher Meloni Stay on "SVU"
January 26, 2007 09:01:46
Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni won't leave the series. They, instead, will stay on NBC's hit crime drama "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" for two more seasons.
After lengthy negotiations both stars have inked rich new deals to continue joining the series' next season. The two-year deals reportedly valued at more than $330,000 per episode for both Hargitay and Meloni.
The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Winners List
August 28, 2006 09:08:53
Numbers of Hollywood famous figures celebrated the 58th annual Primetime Emmy Awards held Sunday August 27th. Among the many attendances, there were some lucky winners.
Here the partial list of the winners presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences: Megan Mullally won Supporting Actress, Comedy Series for "Will & Grace," Tony Shalhoub nabbed the Actor, Comedy Series category for "Monk," Andre Braugher chosen as Actor, Miniseries or Movie for "Thief," and Alan Alda who brought home the Supporting Actor, Drama Series award for NBC's "The West Wing".
Hargitay and Husband Welcome A Son
June 29, 2006 01:06:05
Mariska Hargitay and her husband of two years, actor Peter Hermann, welcomed the arrival of their first child ever, a son, Wednesday June 28th, 2006 in Los Angeles.
The baby boy was born at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and weighed in at 10 pounds, 9 ounces, via C-section. Hargitay's father, actor Mickey Hargitay, also was at the hospital to welcome his grandchild.
Mariska Hargitay Expecting First Child
December 01, 2005 11:12:11Actress Mariska Hargitay, best known for her performance in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," and husband Peter Hermann are expecting their first child together.
"I can confirm that she is expecting," Hargitay's publicist, Erwin More, said briefly. Unfortunately, he provides no other details about the good news.
