BLOWS ME AWAY, etc.
It's not just her dark, strong beauty and SPLENDID physique. Some physically beautiful woman have little personal appeal. But MH conveys great personal warmth as well. And although her SVU role as Benson doesn't let her display it much, she also has considerable charm. You definitely see that in her ER performances, in which the character was softer and (granted) a little ditzy:).
Plus, if you ever see MH on a talk show, that's where her best qualities shine. She has a certain assurance, reflecting that she's comfortable in her skin. But she also has a sense of humor that's often self-deprecating. Both qualities are at least as hot as the sun:) --
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