Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Olivia Benson on the drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, having been on the show since 1999. Playing the role of such a focused character in the series, Hargitay is also as tough and determined in real life.

The actress gained 54 pounds while pregnant with her son August. The actress worked with trainer Jay Wright to help her lose some of the weight. Hargitay worked out for an hour, three days a week at the gym and on other days, the actress did cardio on her own. Hargitay also gives credit to her diet which consisted mostly of fresh products and low carbohydrate intake.