Mariska Hargitay Speaks at The National Press Club - March 13, 2013

[@mollysarubbi5778]

Wow, she always amazes me with her brilliance, compassion, humor, beauty (inside & out), advocacy, leadership and inspiration.

[@countrymusic231]

She's unbelievable! what a woman. we need more people like Mariska in this world.

[@notfamousmakayla]

If I wasn't in school right now, I would be crying. This is so beautiful and inspiring. I aspire to be like her when I am older. Such an amazing person.

[@KimmieYou]

Ok, I've been a lurker for quite some time now and this is my first time ever signing in. I had to because I wanted to comment and say how impressed and in awe I am of this woman! Loved her since 1999 and still do! Great asset to mankind this woman is! She spoke like a true caring person and completely authentic.

[@ksico]

It's so comforting to know that someone like this beautiful soul, is fighting for us!

[@zoelaj]

This is by doubt the most inspirational woman ever. She really has a heart of gold and all her speeches are flawless, kinda like her looks; cause let's be honest, she's stunning. I love this woman to death. This is amazing

[@EmmyRossumFan94]

I love her heart she is such an amazing woman, not a lot of celebrities would take the time to create a foundation to help survivors of horrific events. God Bless, Mariska you are an amazing women who will live long on after you're gone. You remind me of Joan of arc not only of your character of SVU but in reality too, you're so brave and so clever to do all the things you've done. God Bless, Mariska.

[@soccerstacey1229]

This woman has changed my life in ways she will never know. I am fearless now because of her, and am so inspired to make a difference in others lives after watching what she does. She is so beautiful, both on the inside, and outside, and I hope that I can give back in the way that she does too. Thank you, for being my role model.

[@MorneA18]

Words cannoy express how much of an inspiration she is too me. This video truly shows the world how amazing she is. 3

[@jow8733]

her speech was inspiring... In moments like this,she reminds me why she's my role model. I'm proud of you, Mariska...

[@rizzo02481]

What a godsend she is. I am so lucky to have talked to her and gotten an email from her when I needed it most. So much love for this woman. Love you, Mariska.

[@jessicalouise4666]

I am so proud of Mariska! I am thankful that she stands up for the ones that feel like we cant, im one of them. And I totally agree with everything she has said, its all true and we need to change the way we look at these issues! I stand by Mariska and The JoyfulHeartFoundation all the way and she has my support in everything she does!

[@skynatyc]

- She's an amazing woman & role model.. Thank You, Mariska for your dedication to these matters. Thank You for No More & the Joyful Heart Foundation - NO MORE !!!

[@ckmckoy1]

Such and awesome lady. Mariska you are fantastic.

[@puppydoglover29]

This was fantastic. This is why I love Mariska. She is just so passionate. A class act all the way. I love her!

[@honestcomments8053]

Mariska is an exceptional human being. can you imagine carrying the burden of so many victims when she is only an actress. people tell her their personal stories and reach out to her because of a character she plays on TV. if it was someone else they would have ignored those victims but Mariska is helping those people. she is utilizing the platform for good purpose instead of walking away. she doesn't have to do any of this. i admire her courage and patience with her fans.

[@magdalinhollywood1215]

I wish I had a Mariska Hargitay in my life. She is amazing and I couldn't love her more.

[@allymorris3706]

I'm proud that Mariska can be the voice that survivors sometimes don't have.

[@BLACKBABYC1]

wow, this made me want to do more. I bet she never thought herself as an advocate for domestic violence and sexual assault when she was younger. Gosh, you never know what amazing things you can do if you stand up for what you believe in. She is an amazing women, she is strong and she is a powerful woman.

[@BetteDavis19]

I listened to this entire thing and was so excited to. shes so absolutely just joyous and its infectious you cant watch her without smiling she just lights up my life! besides being so insanely eloquent and passionate and truthful and being such an advocate. she didnt have to do this she has a full time career and a family but she just had to and shes executing that so beautifully I cannot even imagine the amount of peoples lives shes changed/saved, mine included. shes truly one of the celebrities that has had the most positive impact on the world. shes just so special I just cant even believe shes real. I want to be just like her. everyone on earth should want to be just like her.

[@lavendermint578]

Thank you Mariska for the work that you do.. you are an awesome role model.Thank you for your advocacy for victims of sexual violence, domestic abuse, education and awareness in our world.God bless😘

[@ahikam546]

Inspiring to see a person with so much passion towards a noble cause

[@samscello]

I love you, Mariska. Thank you for sharing your passion, intelligence, commitment and insight on this issue. I'm on the train, too.

[@lilypurnomo]

Her role in svu has inspired many women to come forward and report the abuse, her organisation has helped many victims, I can not have enough admiration for Mariska's works.

[@marianajohnson5911]

Mariska Hargitay Is a good Actress on the Law & Order Special Victims Unit knows as Olivia Benson

[@meluliss]

"We'd end up with a society where, although Congress recently authorized the Violence Against Women Act, [...] 22 Senators and a 138 Congressmen voted against it?! It's unconscionable." So well said.

[@Niccipooh1978]

I loooove her! She's so genuine and funny! Heart of gold

[@danfate6862]

I love this woman

[@mariskahargitay4life]

Mariska hargitay is my role model, I wish there were more people like her out there :)

[@MrsCassieperdue91]

U got a lot of heart mariska and have already made a difference in your life time so many girls and women who didn't talk will talk bc of you

[@SM-sp7zs]

She never surprises me.. That was an amazing speech

[@SweetButWild2010]

Mariska Is My IDOL. I Love Her!!!

[@Liranamosh]

for a person to be my idol, it takes more than a talent. it takes a good heart and a great personality. mariska has that. she is a wonderful person, everything she has done fore victims of rape and abuse is amazing!

[@angelhopevale484]

4 rapists disliked this video because since Mariska founded joyful heart now they're all scared they're gonna get caught.

[@lifesnmp3]

Aw! I want a selfie with Mariska! I am so proud of her! She is such a wonderful human being who has created an outlet for victims of sexual and domestic violence everywhere to finally have a voice. :) The world is a better place because of her!

[@jiodeyoung]

Amazing. Amazing. Good luck! You're a powerful speaker.

[@LeoraSims]

Thank-you for posting this.

[@jonathanmaitland9701]

Beautiful lady, inside and out.

[@Aussieaustin23]

What a fantastic women. So admirable.

[@Ms142dance]

Such an inspiration.

[@P4CK3RS12]

Who in the hell gave this a thumbs down?!?!

[@victoriatodd-henry97]

Mariska is just so amazing words cant even describe :)

[@HappySamis]

She is amazing!!

[@Sarahonthedanceflo]

She is flawless!

[@GisaBarros]

Proud!!

[@tvtitlechampion3238]

As of last year, the Detroit rape-kit backlog was cleared. Mariska's spotlighting this cause is indescribably helpful. Now, THAT is what legacy looks like.

[@adrianamanoel]

Proud... that's it!

[@mxreena]

Perfect person tbh

[@kaitlynwhite662]

How does she remember all this to say.

[@BradHerrera]

This is great

[@ggvlg]

amazing!!!

[@martysroom4306]

You go girl! Try to fight back those tears.

[@Melhartnz]

love how she said "burst into flames tonight" coz after that she went back to NYC and went to work

[@BigDaddyCooI]

Awesome women. A Saint.

[@tellatubbies5918]

51:20 She's right, that breast cancer analogy is so genius and enlightening.

[@abbietrosh]

just talking is the first step. that can help society in massive ways. as it stands every society in the world keeps issues like domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse behind closed doors because mainly they're scared of what they think will happen if they talk about it. at the end of the day, like Mariska said, it's just like the issue of AIDS. nobody wanted to talk about that because of the stigma and fear but look at society now on that issue. people talking changes a lot of stuff

[@paigeholloway5864]

42:41

[@megancromes1883]

shes awesome !and so is the show!;)

[@ggvlg]

What did dhe say about Mike Tyson?? could not hear it

[@redangel365]

I love how she tries to lighten the mood a little bit.

[@dawnroberts7112]

I am crazy about her!

[@vskontra]

And.. as of her name, she is even a hungarian originated fellow (: Keep up the good work!

[@whiteangel1756]

M. Hargitay is perfect woman I love her and she's my idol that's all!

[@starshollowhearted]

wish I could speak just like her to in front of people

[@blckblt85]

Oh! Ha! I didn't get that at all. Thank you!

[@THEDEN887]

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[@AnnaBanana-gz4om]

Im i the only person that didnt know She is Janes manfields daughter/

[@richardprice9007]

I hate looking at the people texting -_- so rude.

[@blckblt85]

Did she say she has 14 children?

[@rkidstv]

Mariska Hargitay has 3 kids.

[@alexandraanderson3988]

That was taken out of context she's just trying to be funny you know lighten up the mood😊

[@Sollomly-Swear.1900]

What does FOCUS really mean? Cause last time I was told it had somethin to do with a totally different thing I was taught

[@victoriatodd-henry97]

ahhh she says selfie too :)

[@kooljessie11]

Cool

[@listen2liv212]

@gabriellevictor

[@svetje454545]

me too :)

[@Meliteya82]

what does it change?... just talk

[@starshollowhearted]

poor them that they have to speak in front of eating humans

[@Sollomly-Swear.1900]

LOTS AND LOTS OF WATER BIGGER THAN THE BEATLES

[@hilickit]

i live in canada,,,but i will be ordering my pin. omg

[@TheAxellle]

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[@arielbest6305]

This is long as fuck

[@TheAxellle]

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[@Dentiera]

Actually a lot changed. Educate yourself first, then come here and talk.

[@trwent]

She is gorgeous but Diane Neal is even hotter.

[@iloveprettygirls9543]

What Diane got to do with this video? If she was hotter she would’ve made it in the industry.

[@alexandraanderson3988]

@@iloveprettygirls9543 lol

[@alexandraanderson3988]

Diane is very pretty and so is her character but no they're both gorgeous tbh