Mariska Hargitay Emotionally Reflects On Power Of Women Honor: ‘It Is So Profound’

Mariska Hargitay was honored at the 2024 Variety Power of Women event for her philanthropic work with the Joyful Heart Foundation, an organization she founded. “It is so profound, and it is such an affirmation of sticking with it, that if we don’t give up, things change,” she Access Hollywood guest correspondent Emily Orozco of the recognition for their work. Mariska also gushed over Glenn Close presenting the honor to her. “I’m so grateful that our paths crossed, because I’ve never met anyone like her,” she shared. “She’s somebody so filled with love and grace and generosity of spirit, and she’s a magnificent human.”