Mariska Hargitay's experience with sexual violence

For 25 years, Mariska Hargitay's Olivia Benson has risen through the ranks of the NYPD on "Law & Order: SVU," tracking down sexual offenders and comforting victims. Now Hargitay is opening up about her own real-life experience, saying a man raped her in her 30s. NBC's Kate Snow reports for TODAY.

January 11, 2024 | VIEW IN BROWSER On the Show TOP MOMENT Mariska Hargitay shares personal experience with sexual violence For 25 years, Mariska Hargitay's Olivia Benson has risen through the ranks of the NYPD on "Law & Order: SVU," tracking down sexual offenders and comforting victims. Now Hargitay is opening up about her own real-life experience, saying a man raped her in her 30s. NBC's Kate Snow reports for TODAY. WATCH NOW Sully reunites with rescue divers 15 years after 'Miracle on Hudson' WATCH NOW Annette Bening talks 'Nyad,' training with Olympic swimmers, more WATCH NOW Drew Barrymore skips yoga class to watch 'Wedding Singer' on TV WATCH NOW Saw it on TODAY 3RD HOUR OF TODAY Andie MacDowell talks Season 2 of 'The Way Home' WATCH NOW TODAY WITH HODA & JENNA Lily Gladstone talks 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' Golden Globes win WATCH NOW SHOP TODAY Experts say 50% of gift cards go unused: Here's how to spend them — old and new WATCH NOW Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2024 TODAY 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy | Contact