Testimony of Mariska Hargitay

[lordinaire1]

Mariska, You are an amazing woman. I admire you greatly for what you do. Joyful Heart has helped so many victims of rape and sexual assault. There should be no statute of limitations for rape/sexual assault, the system is all wrong. God bless you Mariska, for making a difference in these victims lives. :)xxx

[usmcsis15]

No words can explain her:)

[gefroren20]

Does Stabler know that Benson`s in Washington, D.C.???

[JustCallMeAshleyy]

Mariska, Your amazing.

This is on her website(:

[Haydee2829]

Mariska you are an extraordinary woman, you think of others and the support for that, I admire you and I love you, you are an example of life. Kisses from your friend Lililiv xo.

[Haydee2829]

Mariska you are an extraordinary woman, you think of others and the support for that, I admire you and I love you, you are an example of life. Kisses from your friend Lililiv xo.

[tclara87]

love this! shes amazing. i support her foundation

[LiziJ1987]

Mariska is such an amazing woman, i love how she fights so hard for this cause, it just goes to show what a wonderful human being she is <3 x x x

[FlorMadonna]

I'm a 19-year-old girl from Argentina, I look up to Mariska because she is a mature respectful woman, passionate for everything she does....

she has this pure essence that make her unique.... in a word she's a LADY

xo, Flor

[leledu71140]

Is it really ?

[xxcharley28xx]

Wow. Mariska I love you x x x x x x

[SaltJolie1]

It's great Mariska is a great advocate, their should be more celebrities like her that fight for change. Mariska is an angel, I believe she has given MOST of her money to the foundation she started The Joyful Heart Foundation. She's just...she should go down in history books as one of the best people around...or even possibly become a saint!!

[ob3esnlawandordersvu]

She is such a life changer

[popgrand212]

Was mariska hargitay raped in real life because in the part 1:02 she starts geting upset and in part 1:10 i think she said i remember my perp going after me for the very forst time when the first letter came and i have gotten thousands of letters sence .... so does that mean she was raped i am really interested and i would like to know plz some one reply because i want to know thanks :)

[42690sweetgirl]

@popgrand212 No I remember my breath going out of me whenI received the first letter she was talking about victims and survivors writing her that she what she was referring to

[popgrand212]

@42690sweetgirl Thanks i just couldnt hear her because she got so upset

[MrKillien]

What makes people (I'm saying people because women rape too) rape? Aside from seeking to break ones will or to feel power what is the reason why one would rape another human being? I am not asking this questions out of ignorence or errogence only to gain knowledges and understanding. I am very sorry if anyone is offended or hurt by my comment. it is not my intention at all.

[TheSVUFreak15]

Mariska is my hero!!!! she is my role model!! she is like my 2nd mom lol even tho we have never met.

[Squemma]

Gorgeous and AMAZING woman!

[bimb0cool]

I think I would've lost all faith in humanity if Mariska wasn't there to do and say the things she does/says!

She keeps inspiring me!!!!

Thank you Mariska!

[ilovebaseball5686]

Need I say more...She's *Humanly Amazin'*

[lewisbryce15]

She's such an amazing woman...

[bigkihap]

Thank you Mariska for being an advocate for us.

[bigkihap]

Thank you Mariska for being an advocate for us.

[SaltJolie1]

Mariska....she is such a great person!

[Reinspired30]

people should be like her.

[claonadh2]

A true star - not just out for what she can get - but instead making a difference with the position her role on Law and Order SVU gives her. She is a real legend.

[natashadelane]

She's such an inspiration to everyone!

[stella4eva911]

@missAdelon: i was assulted and raped to years ago, but didnt report it to the police coz i was afraid that they wouldnt take me seriously. my best friend got her e-mail somehow and wrote to her, and told her about my situation and asked for advice on my behalf. my bff didnt think she would answer, but guess what, SHE DID, and knowing i got mariskas support, i got the currage to tell the police my story :) since then shes had a special place in my heart, and she always will <3 im not kidding

[Reinspired30]

@stella4eva911 do you have her email ?

[MerytBast]

@Reinspired30 You can reach her through her website, mariska dot com.

[allarox]

Awww I felt so bad when she cried! She is truly amazing!!

[xopinkpixieox]

She is so amazing. This, right here, is why she's my idol. <3

[KellyChickeOliviaSVU]

Thats Is Why I Love Mariska! She Is Such a Great Speaker And I am Glad That She Is Here To Help!

[sublimebutterfly]

I LOVE HER!!!

[ac2377]

OMG EVERYTIME SHE JUST MAKES FALL IN LOVE W/ HER EVEN MORE. <3

[Palinlover32]

words could never explain how AMAZING this woman is.

it's absolutley unexplainable.

i love her with all my heart.

she is such a sweetheart.

when she cried . i cried . that always happens!

i agree , there really does need to be more people like her.

she does have a joyful heart.

i love you mariska.

forever&always<3

[annielorie02]

I am a believer as many of you are and I also love Mariska for the hope she gives to so many girls and women in this cruel world. I do thou would like to say that every single one of you can help if you wish to do so. One person alone can not fight this but if we all pull on the same string, we can make a difference and send a clear msg.

Well Done Mariska, to have the courage and speak up for so many who suffer in silent and to educate those who don't know any better. I am so proud.

[NikkiD19841]

I love Mariska Hargitay. She is so compassionate. If there were more people like her, the world would be a better place.

[tikasvu]

This is why so many people, I think look up to Mrs. Mariska Hargitay. Does everyone see how compassionate she is? Did anyone notice the way she choked up when she spoke about reciving the first letter. The letter that basically started JoyfulHeartfoundation. Mariska H. is a beautiful woman, not only outside, not only inside, but in heart&soul. I am giving a standing applause to Mariska Hargitay. She is actually why I reported my assult. I found my strength through her. Thank you so much Mariska.

[Magabriella22]

OMG! She is awesome

[lusmiranda]

Como não amar essa mulher????

[EOfanforever]

Wow that was an amazing speech. That's why I'm glad to call her my role model.

[csivegasfreak]

wow. i wrote a paper on this once. this is why I love her! she's so great

[trendyrbd]

i'm crying right now,don't like to see her crying

i think this world need more people like her,she's just amazing i don't even have word to explain how great she is. god bless her

[MissAdelon]

Seriously, how can I love her even MORE? It's humanly impossible!

[Dentiera]

Hey how did you rip it out? i could open it with Real Player but can't edit it. There are also question that she answered after her speech. i wanted to get those but i really cant find a way out. Help?

[svuchick1]

@daley2 I think that what you are seeing is her coat blending in with the back of the chair. And I don't think it does. If anything it's the jackets fault, but also the positioning of her arms. She looks very professional for what she is doing, so what she is wearing shouldn't even matter. It's the topic of the testimony, not of what she is wearing.

[daley2]

Okay, I love her and think she's amazing for what she's doing, and I know I'm gonna get ranked sooooooooooooo bad for this and please feel free to insult me because even as I thought it, I was like "I'm such an evil bitch!"

But does anyone else think that that outfit makes her look really really fat?

[GisaBarros]

@daley2 Well...maybe...but still...she´s great!! And beaufitul and incredible!!! anyway...

[bigbluegrl23]

@daley2 well as long as u kno ur a bitch haha

[CrimsonKate]

@daley2 Don't worry. It's the chair and poor video resolution. This story was on NBC nightly news and this same clip was shot from a different angle and it this angle is just not 100% flattering is all. no worries.

P.S. I <3 MH...that is all

[BabyGirlBenson1557]

im about to cry. lol.

I LOVE YOU MARISKA<3

[PerfectlyImperfect03]

By the time she was crying - I was ;) <3 She is. Incredible <3 Simple as.

[ashy10rox]

Incredible.

[szevasz777]

that guy behind her is peter,her husband!!he can do whatever he wants :))

love mariska!!!

[Hothamgirl]

Absolutely love her!!!! I love what she is about and the fact that she isn't afraid to speak out about it!!! <3 you Mariska

Ok what i didn't love was that guy in the background taking her picture.....i mean seriously show a little compassion and respect... this is a seriousmatter!!!

[starryxblue]

@Hothamgirl That's her husband Peter, he usually takes photos of her at events such as this, but even if he didn't, I think he's excused :)

[daley2]

@Hothamgirl That's her husband, not just some random dude.

[Hothamgirl]

@daley2 oops...well sorry for that comment

i couldn't see his face

[ilovesvu16]

@Hothamgirl Haha, That was Peter, Her husband :) I'm sure Mariska was well aware of it.

[knt070]

this is why i love mariska!

thanks for posting.

[eofanfreakusa]

I love her. That's all I can say

[WelsCatFish]

Wow. Seriously. This woman is fantastic. When she cried, it was too much. This woman is so devoted to this cause. She has done so much for this. Joyful Heart Foundation is one of the best foundation that I've ever heard about. I am not personally a victim, but the fact that I know that there's a foundation, who is there to help. There are people who could help. It's comforting. She is amazing. I wish that the women and girls that I know who didn't have the chance to be helped could be. Mariska<3

[mariskaisthebest]

When I came forward with my abuse I didn't get to have someone, be it a cop or lawyer, who fought for me, my rights and the justice I deserved...Now 15 years later, there is this amazing strength, fighter, advocate, protector...an actress, that fights for every victim and survivor there is. Some people are angels on earth...Mariska is one of those.

[xsvufanaticx3]

She is so amazing. No one is like her. The passion she has for this is amazing, and I look up to her so much because of it. <33

[gil166]

She should get into politics.

[tikasvu]

@gil166 As much as I would love her to be in Politics, they would mostly eat her alive. She would be a great politician bcuz she doesn't work on anything unless she gives it her all & utmost attention. But she doesn't need to join those sharks & besides she is so busy doing so much, she needs about eight of herselves if you ask me bcuz of all the things shes involved in. Politics I think would be too much on her plate, bcuz it takes alot of time and effort. She has the effort&heart but not time.

[splittrain]

i was there. i got a picture with here lol

[BabyGirlBenson1557]

@splittrain WOW show me show me lol

[yudani11]

She is our angel, She's there for Us... To suppor Us,,, to HELP Us... Mariska God Bless You.. Thank YOU so MUCH for all U do...U are Unique!!!, I believe there's no one like You..., U don't have an Idea Of How Much I love You..... again GOD BLESS YOU <3

[xfile054]

Mariska is the most amazing person in the world! I love her so much and to say that she is my hero is an understatement! Everyone in the world should have a heart like hers! My dream is to someday meet her in person and to be able to thank her for all of her work and dedication to her causes and to thank her for every single way she had touched my life! I LOVE YOU MARISKA!

[GisaBarros]

God! I love her so much! Not just because she´s a great actress, but because she´s just amazing, a wonderful human being! And I felt the need to applaud it too!! She´s wonderful!

[efir100]

She is brilliant, I love the compssion she has for it all... It's really inspiring and uplifting =)

[NotNKansasAnymor]

She always shows a real passion and commitment for this cause.

She did wonderful. I almost felt the need to applaud at the end.

[bestdamncc]

:').

tears up at the memory of the first letter. she just... ♥

[thesnuffyupagus]

Inspiring :)) props to MH!

[BabyGirlBenson1557]

@thesnuffyupagus agreed! =]

[Nataliethegeek]

Mariska is just simply amazing! If there was more people like her the world would be a better place!

[Butterflygirl1967]

In Mariska we trust...

[MeloniCrack]

...She is an AMAZING and GIVING and just a GOOD PERSON<3...She did a great job!!!!

[gil166]

AWESOME!!!

[singingchick21]

Thanks for posting this. Mariska was great.

[LILIANCHY]

omg she is so amaizing i love her !!!

god job Mariska :*

[Dentiera]

Thanks for putting this up!!! :) It's great, i got the chance to watch it live ^^