To millions of TV viewers, Mariska Hargitay is Olivia Benson, the tough but compassionate NYPD captain who has been tackling crimes for the past 26 years on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Away from the cameras, Hargitay channels that same fierce dedication into her real-world role as a powerful advocate for survivors of sexual assault.

The new look is courtesy of hairstylist Chris McMillan, who likely added some temporary extensions for the night. But first, colorist Cassie Cohen ensured Hargitay's color was fresh for the red carpet and complemented her stunning Carolina Herrera gown. Related: 7 Best Root Touch-Ups for Gray Hair, According to Celebrity Hairstylists

Special Victims Unit' actress and the 'Younger' actor wed in August 2004Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann made a red carpet appearance with their three children at Cannes 2025The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit actress previously told PEOPLE that she's "so grateful that I'm an older mom"The couple welcomed their first child together in 2006,

The actress shared the news while celebrating the debut of her new film about her famous mom, Jayne Mansfield.

Mariska Hargitay also shares a bombshell secret about the identity of her real father in the documentary 'My Mom Jayne.'

The late actress Jayne Mansfield became a regular at the Cannes Film Festival in the 1950s and ‘60s, sometimes photographed on the Croisette with her husband, Mickey Hargitay, and on at least one occasion accompanied by her pet pooch.