Mariska Hargitay, best known for her role as Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU, opened up in a rare interview in 2018 about how she copes with loss. In an interview with People, she shared her perspective on dealing with grief and how she has learned to “lean into it”.
“The way I’ve lived with loss is to lean into it,” Hargitay said. “As the saying goes, the only way out is through. In my life, certainly I’ve tried to avoid pain, loss, feeling things. But I’ve learned instead to really lean into it, because sooner or later you have to pay the piper.”
Hargitay admitted that dealing with grief hasn’t been easy, but she also emphasized that there is light at the end of the tunnel. She reflected on her mother, Jayne Mansfield, whom she described as an “amazing, beautiful, glamorous sex symbol”.
“She was just so ahead of her time. She was an inspiration, she had this appetite for life, and I think I share that with her,” Hargitay said.
The actress’s words resonate with many who have experienced loss and are navigating their own journey of healing. By acknowledging the pain and allowing themselves to feel it, individuals like Hargitay can eventually find peace and brightness on the other side.
Hargitay’s vulnerability and strength in sharing her experience with grief serve as a reminder that it’s okay to lean into the emotions that come with loss. By embracing the pain and working through it, individuals can find healing and eventually see the light at the end of the tunnel.
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