Being the daughter of a sex symbol like Jayne Mansfield comes with a lot of pressure. Mariska Hargitay is beautiful, but her famous roots have led to more criticism of her appearance than other actresses might get. "[Her mother] died when I was 3 years old, " Hargitay told Ladies Home Journal (per Joyful Heart Foundation). "She was celebrated for her curves and for being feminine."

She recalled a photo of her mother sitting in a director's chair with her measurements listed on the back: 40-21-35. "When I look at that picture part of me says, 'Mom, I love your sense of humor,'" Hargitay said. "But the other part of me says, 'No, your name is supposed to go there. Your body is not who you are.' I don't think women should label themselves based on the way they look."

Hargitay's unique experience shaped her perception of a woman's beauty.