I realize that you have to show up for your life. — Mariska Hargitay

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

Sometimes things in life happen that allow us to understand our priorities very clearly. Ultimately you can see those as gifts. — Mariska Hargitay

Italian culture is so deeply soaked in an appreciation of the good things in life. — Mariska Hargitay

Life begins at 40, and I’m living proof. — Mariska Hargitay

I have a more developed sense of my priorities. Life has so much more meaning now. — Mariska Hargitay

Our early dating life consisted of trying to figure out whether we were dating. — Mariska Hargitay

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

In life you have two choices. You can laugh or you can cry. You have to laugh, you have to. — Mariska Hargitay

I think God runs the show. Completely. Life proves it every day: He runs the show. — Mariska Hargitay

Losing my mother at such an early age is the scar of my soul. But I feel like it ultimately made me into the person I am today; I understand the journey of life. I had to go through what I did to be here. — Mariska Hargitay

By coming forward and sharing your story, you don’t know the countless lives you change. — Mariska Hargitay

Everything has combined to make my life in New York an amazing experience. I told my manager a few years ago that I wanted to move here and try acting in the theater. — Mariska Hargitay

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. — Mariska Hargitay

My Dad taught me that good health is all about living in gratitude. — Mariska Hargitay

When you see a girl like me bustin’ perps, there ain’t no time to be pretty. — Mariska Hargitay

It’s a new skill to have two children that want you at the same time. — Mariska Hargitay

She was just so ahead of her time, She was an inspiration, She had this appetite for life. — Mariska Hargitay

Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step. — Mariska Hargitay

I get very excited about my double stroller. Every time I look at it, I get a shot of adrenaline and joy because I think, This is real! — Mariska Hargitay

Every day is deeper and richer and more soulful. — Mariska Hargitay

I’ve got no problems with my age. I rejoice in the knowledge I have accrued and savor the greatest moments, because I know how fast it goes. — Mariska Hargitay

We’re all connected. Helping another woman is helping yourself, your mother, your sister, your children. — Mariska Hargitay

Fifty years ago my Mother stood on this stage accepting this award; She was fortunate enough to have my Dad with her. Fifty years later, I’m fortunate enough to have my Dad with me. I love you, Dad. — Mariska Hargitay

You make sacrifices to become a mother, but you really find yourself and your soul. — Mariska Hargitay

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

I’m a size 8, and I feel proud of that, because it’s healthy. I’ve never felt compelled to be a skinny actress. — Mariska Hargitay

I look at all the things life has allowed me to do, and I feel like the luckiest person in the world. — Mariska Hargitay

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. — Mariska Hargitay

When my body is strong, I feel stronger inside. I feel more capable of handling emotional situations. Usually I’m more of a inside–out person, but this was a great case of me from the outside in. — Mariska Hargitay

The only reason I have the career I have is that I didn’t quit. — Mariska Hargitay