“Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” star Mariska Hargitay said she feels like a “victim of secondary trauma” after dealing with dark subject issues on the show while being part of it for more than two decades. Speaking to Interview magazine, the 60-year-old actress said playing detective Olivia Benson on the hit NBC series for 25 years has been a “process” of learning how to sift out the material she has to deal with about sex crimes on the show that were “ripped” from real-life headlines. “When I started the show, I wasn’t aware of how deeply it would go into me,” Hargitay said during a chat for the magazine with Selena Gomez. “My husband Peter [Hermann] is always like, anytime I go anywhere, my first question is, ‘What’s the crime rate here?’ So it’s on the brain.”  “There’s been times when I didn’t know how to protect myself, and I think I was definitely a victim of secondary trauma from being inundated with these stories and knowing that they were true,” she added. “Those were the parts that I didn’t know how to metabolize, just because of the sheer volume of it.” Mariska Hargitay says “I was definitely a victim of secondary trauma” after acting on “Law & Order: SVU” for so long. “When I started the show, I wasn’t aware of how deeply it would go into me. My husband Peter [Hermann] is always like, anytime I go anywhere, my first question… pic.twitter.com/hAaM8iknk8 — Variety (@Variety) September 24, 2024 “That’s also why I started Joyful Heart [Foundation], so I would feel like, well, at least I’m doing something about it,” Hargitay continued, noting the non-profit she created in 2004. The mission statement of her organization said it is “to transform society’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, support survivors’ healing, and end this violence forever.” “While we understand that our vision may not be achievable in our lifetimes, we firmly believe that violence and abuse are preventable,” it added. ”In support of our vision and mission, we have developed and adopted a set of values and guiding principles that inform and inspire our approach to all that we do…” At one point, the actress also said, through her part in the show, she’s learned a lot about “sexual assault, domestic violence,” and “child abuse.” “I learned that one in three women will be assaulted, and one in six men,” Hargitay said. “That’s what started the foundation for me. That’s when I started going, ‘I have to do something,’ because the show was obviously tackling the subject matter, but when I learned the statistics, I said, ‘Why isn’t everyone talking about this?’ And if I didn’t know, I figured nobody knows what an epidemic violence against women is.” Related: Mariska Hargitay Halts Filming ‘SVU’ When Lost Little Girl Mistakes Her For A Real Cop, Asks For Help

Krispy Kreme is offering an incredible deal to all of its customers: free coffee and cheap doughnuts. This place knows how to celebrate National Coffee Day. For all of those who love coffee and doughnuts, September 29 is the day for you. The deal will apply to hot or iced coffee. Read on to see how to lock in on this incredible deal. National Coffee Day View this post on Instagram A post shared by Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (@krispykreme) This Sunday, September 29 is National Coffee Day and Krispy Kreme is offering a sweet deal for it. PEOPLE shares that “customers can grab a free medium coffee with any purchase” on National Coffee Day. Also, there is even more good news. “The deal applies to hot or iced drinks, and there is no purchase minimum.” To take advantage of this incredible deal, customers simply need to “plug in the promo code COFFEE if ordering online.” And free coffee is not the only great Krispy Kreme deal they offer. Additionally, customers can get “a dozen original glazed doughnuts for just $2 when they purchase any full-priced dozen.” Free coffee and two-dollar doughnuts, do deals even get better than that? Krispy Kreme Isn’t The Only One With Deals Krispy Kreme isn’t the only one celebrating National Coffee Day. Dunkin‘ is also giving out free iced or hot coffee with any purchase and Peet’s Coffee is “treating guests to a free small coffee or cold brew.” However, Krispy Kreme’s deal is a little sweeter because of their additional $2 doughnuts. Not to mention that “customers can choose from a variety of fall-flavored goodies” as well. Lately, there have been several new treats introduced at Krispy Kreme that fans want to get their hands on. There is the Golden Harvest Collection, released September 16, that has four new and returning treats. Those treats include the Maple Buttercream Doughnut, Oatmeal Kreme Pie Doughnut, Salted Caramel Cheesecake Doughnut, and Spiced Apple Filled Doughnut. Let’s also not forget their Barbie x Krispy Kreme Collection treats, featuring four new Barbie-themed doughnuts. Those doughnuts are Barbie Pink, Malibu Dream Party, Barbie Berries ‘n Kreme, and Barbie Sweet 65th Doughnut. With all of that goodness happening be sure to run over to your nearest Krispy Kreme and snag all these deals on National Coffee Day. The source of the featured image is here. The post Krispy Kreme Is Celebrating National Coffee Day With An Amazing $2 Deal appeared first on InspireMore.

Sophia Loren is an iconic beauty and one of the most well-known Italian stars of all time. She began her career in Hollywood in the 1957 film The Pride and the Passion, alongside Frank Sinatra and Cary Grant. Four years later, she won an Oscar for her role in Two Women. She was the first actress in history to win the award for a non-English-speaking role. Her Hollywood career continued for nearly sixty years when she made her final film appearance in the 2020 film The Life Ahead. While she hasn’t made a move in a few years, she continues to be the picture of beauty, elegance, and grace. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Giorgio Armani (@giorgioarmani) Sophia Loren Recently Celebrated Her 90th Birthday On September 20, Sophia Loren celebrated her milestone 90th Birthday with family and friends, including famed fashion designer Giorgio Armani. Giorgio shared a video of the party on Instagram with the caption, “A very special 90th birthday celebration for Sophia Loren.” The star wore a gorgeous outfit from the Giorgio Armani Privé collection. Fans Shared Well-Wishes With The Beauty Icon One wrote, “Sophia Loren, an actress of undeniable talent and dazzling beauty. I wish you all the best, Madame.” Another agreed, “Happy Birthday to the woman who inspired my whole life absolutely stunning at 90.” This fan was impressed, “90 years old and still so beautiful. She’s a real lady.” In addition to being an actress, Sophia is also a talented chef. The restaurant that shares her name in Milan, Italy, also sent greetings on Instagram, ” Happy Birthday Sophia! 90 years of elegance and charm. We’re ready to celebrate your special day at our restaurants.” Per People, she once told AARP: The Magazine of Turning 90, “When I look in the mirror, I cheer for myself. I don’t ask, ‘Are you great?’ or ‘Are you beautiful?’ No! It’s how I feel inside, how secure I am, how happy I am. That’s what matters.”  This story’s featured image is by John Springer Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images. The post Sophia Loren Is All Smiles As She Steps Out For Lavish 90th Birthday Party, Watch appeared first on InspireMore.

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Our Top 10 Rita Coolidge Songs list looks back at the songs of a brilliant female vocalist who specialized in her own interpretations of classic songs across all musical genres. Covering songs written by artists such as Neil Young, Carole King, Boz Scaggs, and so many others, Rita Coolidge has enjoyed a very successful musical career since the early 1970s. Rita Coolidge is a Grammy Award-winning artist and one of a few select who have had the privilege of singing a James Bond theme song. An honor usually reserved for the hot artist at the time of release. Before she enjoyed The post Top 10 Rita Coolidge Songs appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.