Mariska Hargitay’s Siblings Are Named After Her Late Famous Mom & Dad—Meet Her Family

Law & Order fans may be surprised to learn that Mariska Hargitay‘s siblings also work in Hollywood. Hargitay, who is best kown for her role as Detective Olivia Benson (now Commander) in NBC’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, has two full siblings and three half-siblings.

Hargitay is the daughter of bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay and Playboy playmate and actress Jayne Mansfield. The couple met at the Mae West Revue in 1956, where Mickey was performing. They married in 1958 and starred in four movies together:Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?, The Loves of Hercules, Promises! Promises! and L’Amore Primitivo. However, the marriage didn’t last. By 1964, the couple had divorced.

Jayne and Mickey also weren’t each other’s first spouses. Before Jayne, Mickey was married to Mary Birge...

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