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Nov 13 2009 10:46 AM ET

Mariska Hargitay’s Charitable “Philosophy”

Megan Sorel

While she may play tough as nails detective Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, this Hollywood actress is showing off her big heart, by using her spare time to give back to women in need. Hargitay and her Joyful Heart Foundation joined forces with philosophy to build “healing kits” for women in shelters throughout the LA area to draw attention to the massive budget cuts to the state’s domestic violence services. Along with her handsome hubby Peter Hermann, celeb pals Debra Messing, Sharon Lawrence and Shohreh Aghdashloo and other volunteers, the group filled the kits with philosophy’s charity shower gel, a cozy shirt from Michael Stars and other goodies. “These kits say to a survivor: you’re not alone,” Hargitay told PEOPLE. “ I want to inspire these women with a sense of joy and possibility.” Hargitay partnered with philosophy to create a shower gel and body lotion which 100% of proceeds go to her Joyful Heart Foundation. “These products are so beautiful,” gushed a proud Hargitay. “The make women feel so good, it’s about watering your soul and heart and feeling good.” Support the cause by purchasing your own Joyful Heart shower gel, $20, from philosophy.com.– Jen Garcia

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I like her shirt, can you buy it anywhere??

- Angie on November 13th, 2009

i love her lew a order

- n on November 13th, 2009

The existence of women as Mariska Hargitay gives me hope that the world can be melhor.Mariska are beautiful in all respects, generous, he is not concerned solely with fame and beauty. She is not worried about being a sex symbol but an example of generosity and humanitarianism. Thanks Mariska.Teus fans love you.

- Andreia on November 13th, 2009

What a beautiful woman is Mariska Hargitay. I admire and wonder if other celebrities follow his caminho.Mariska be a very generous heart feliz.Além she is beautiful, the husband is gorgeous, the child is Lindo.Eu it distributes its wealth with its semelhantes.Sem doubt God is present in your life.

- Giselle on November 13th, 2009

This woman is amazing

- CAl on November 13th, 2009

She is amazing. She offers hope. Not many of the Hollywood beauties do that.

- LBW on November 13th, 2009

Mariska has the biggest and most beautiful heart! We are so blessed to have such a strong and powerful woman supporting survivors of abuse!

- Rebekah on November 25th, 2009

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