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Mariska Hargitay

PersonBorn Jan 23, 1964 (age 62) Los Angeles, California, USA

American actress, producer, and philanthropist (born 1964)

Person Rank
May 29, 2026
#171
Most popular person
Buzz Score
May 29, 2026
10.6
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Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Magdolna Hargitay (born January 23, 1964) is an American actress, director, producer, and philanthropist. She is known for her role as Olivia Benson in the NBC drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, a role she has played since 1999. Hargitay made her debut in the music video 'She Loves My Car' by Ronnie Milsap and appeared in the horror comedy film Ghoulies (1985). She had recurring roles in Falcon Crest (1988) and Downtown (1986) and has appeared in numerous films and television series. Hargitay has received several awards, including a Golden Globe, two People's Choice Awards, and a Primetime Emmy. In addition to her acting career, she founded the Joyful Heart Foundation.

Rank#171
Buzz Score10.6
Details
Known ForActing
Birthday1964
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Daily update · May 29, 2026

Mariska Hargitay ranks #171 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 10.6. Mariska Hargitay peaked at #748 of all time (Jun 16 - Jul 15, 2025). Over the past year, Mariska Hargitay has spent 9 days in the top 10.

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Mariska Hargitay

Popularity Rankings & History

Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on May 29, 2026

Overall popularity
#171
People

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
35.5
#748Overall rank
Jun 16 - Jul 15, 2025
1-Year Buzz Score
9.6
#175Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
9
Past 365 days
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Mariska Hargitay Buzz Score History
Daily Buzz Score over the last 30 days
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Mariska Hargitay Top TV Shows
Mariska Hargitay's shows ranked by Buzz Score
1
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2009 – Present
10.2
2
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited) · 1 ep · 1975 – Present
6.4
3
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Olivia Benson (uncredited) · 1 ep · 1975 – Present
6.4
4
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Olivia Benson · 594 ep · 1999 – Present
4.7
5
The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 1996 – Present
3.4
6
Law & Order
Law & Order
Olivia Benson · 7 ep · 1990 – Present
3.3
7
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · 1 ep · 2014 – Present
3.3
8
ER
ER
Cynthia Hooper · 13 ep · 1994 – 2009
3.1
9
Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Melissa (Elaine) · 2 ep · 1989 – 1998
2.7
10
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire
Olivia Benson · 1 ep · 2012 – Present
2.6
11
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest · 2 ep · 2015 – 2026
2.2
12
Chicago P.D.
Chicago P.D.
Olivia Benson · 3 ep · 2014 – Present
1.8
13
Sesame Street
Sesame Street
1969 – Present
1.4
14
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · 1 ep · 2019 – 2026
0.8
15
The View
The View
Self · 3 ep · 1997 – Present
0.7
16
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Captain Olivia Benson · 14 ep · 2021 – 2025
0.6
17
Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Guest · 2 ep · 1993 – 2015
0.6
18
Today
Today
Self · 2 ep · 1952 – Present
0.5
19
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self · 2 ep · 2014 – Present
0.5
20
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest · 7 ep · 2014 – Present
0.5
21
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self · 2 ep · 1992 – 2013
0.3
22
How To with John Wilson
How To with John Wilson
Self · 1 ep · 2020 – 2023
0.2
23
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Drew Barrymore Show
Self · 2 ep · 2020 – Present
0.2
24
Gutsy
Gutsy
Self · 1 ep · 2022
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