Law & Order: SVU Star Mariska Hargitay Reveals She Was Raped -- By 'A Friend'
perezhilton.com[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] Mariska Hargitay opened up about a traumatic experience in her life for the first time ever this week.
The actress, whose iconic character Olivia Benson works to solve sexual assault cases on Law & Order: SVU, revealed in an emotional new essay published by People on Wednesday that she is a victim of rape, too.
Mariska said the assault occurred when she was in her thirties — and her rapist wasn’t a stranger. The 59-year-old shared that she had known him very well.
In fact, he was “a friend.” Related: Nigel Lythgoe Sued For Sexual Assault Again Following Paula Abdul Controversy Mariska recalled the horrific incident was all about “dominance and control” — “overpowering control.” Without naming her former pal, she continued: Heartbreaking.
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