Photos: 'Law and Order' icon Mariska Hargitay turns 60 (25 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Mariska Hargitay, best known for her long-running role as Detective Olivia Benson on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and for being the daughter of Jayne Mansfield, turns 60 on Tuesday. Hargitay now stars on the 25th season of the crime drama. Here's a look back at her career through the years.

Mariska Hargitay and her godchildren attend the premiere of "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" in New York City on December 5, 2002. Hargitay has called "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" a "platform to effect change." Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI

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Hargitay poses for pictures at the M.A.C. Cosmetics Unveiling of Naked "Body Art" at Fashion Week Soiree in New York City on February 12, 2003. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI

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Hargitay poses for pictures as she arrives at the Readers' Choice Awards in New York City on October 9, 2003. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI

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Mariska Hargitay (L) and her father, bodybuilder and actor Mickey Hargitay, pose for pictures at the party for the 100th episode of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" in New York City on October 22, 2003. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI

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