When people are abused and assaulted, it is like the doors to their souls slam shut. The goal of Joyful Heart is to let the light, and the life, back in--to banish the darkness and let the healing begin. — Mariska Hargitay Copy Share Image
I think God runs the show. Completely. Life proves it every day: He runs the show — Mariska Hargitay Copy Share Image
It's very difficult leaving the house anytime with my baby at home. — Mariska Hargitay Copy Share Image
Sexual assault and domestic violence are difficult things to talk about. Talk about them anyway. — Mariska Hargitay Copy Share Image
Humor is about perspective, and hanging out with people who see life through a similar lens is so important. — Mariska Hargitay Copy Share Image
I have a more developed sense of my priorities. Life has so much more meaning now. — Mariska Hargitay Copy Share Image
Being fearless means busting down those walls of fear and being who you are, not who someone else thinks you are. People like to… — Mariska Hargitay Copy Share Image
In life you have two choices. You can laugh or you can cry. You have to laugh, you have to. — Mariska Hargitay Copy Share Image
Fifty years ago my Mother stood on this stage accepting this award; She was fortunate enough to have my Dad with her. Fifty years… — Mariska Hargitay Copy Share Image
If I can play a little part in the world's healing, and making it a better place than when I came, then I just… — Mariska Hargitay Copy Share Image
I think one of the mistakes actors make is we're so focused on what we're going to say. — Mariska Hargitay Copy Share Image
You should've seen my big hair in the 80's, that was a real project. — Mariska Hargitay Copy Share Image
There's so much that you can get mad about. Out of self-preservation, I focus on being grateful. — Mariska Hargitay Copy Share Image
