Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order

Law & Order SVU: The Real Reason Why Olivia Benson Changed Mariska Hargitay's Life
Mariska Hargitay has brought the brave Olivia Benson to life on the screens of Law & Order: SVU. Without a doubt, after all these years in the role, the actress's life has drastically changed.
Law And Order: SVU’s Mariska Hargitay Reveals Why It Was Challenging To Work With Christopher Meloni (And More) Early On: ‘We Have To Sacrifice'
T hroughout the long-running Law & Order franchise, many actors have come and gone, with very few sticking around for 20+ years. Mariska Hargitay has been the face of Law & Order:
Ageless beauty: This is what ‘Law and Order’ actress Mariska Hargitay looks like today
Few actors can boast a television career as enduring and impactful as Mariska Hargitay’s. For over 25 years, she has portrayed Detective Olivia Benson on NBC’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (SVU). Hargitay took on the role in 1999 at age 35, and today, at 61, she remains one of TV’s most celebrated and recognizable stars.
Real-Life Couples of ‘Law & Order: SVU’: These Are Their Stories
They track down the bad guys and investigate heinous crimes on-screen, and they have been for nearly 26 years, but behind the scenes, the stars of Law & Order: SVU get to experience their own happy love stories away from all of the horror they endure on camera.
How Mariska Hargitay Constantly Proves She’s the Real-Life ‘SVU’ Character Olivia Benson
Mariska Hargitay isn’t a police officer in real life, but the actress is constantly proving she’s the real-life version of her ‘SVU’ character, Olivia Benson
‘Law & Order SVU’: The 1 Actor Mariska Hargitay Wanted to Return so She Could Get Closure
Mariska Hargitay once opened up about the one character in ‘Law & Order SVU’ that ended up changing Olivia Benson forever.
SVU’s Mariska Hargitay and Chris Meloni’s Sweetest Quotes About Each Other
Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni met on the set of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 1999 — and decades later their bond is still going strong. For years, fans wanted their characters, Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler,
Mariska Hargitay Traces 'Very Close' Friendship and 'Chemistry' with Christopher Meloni Back to Their Joint “SVU ”Audition
The actress said she knew from “minute one” that she and Meloni would be “very important people in each other’s lives"
After Law And Order: SVU Gave Carisi The 'Wake-Up Call' He Needed, Peter Scanavino Talked Filming His Most Emotional Moments With Mariska Hargitay
The actor opened up about Carisi finally coming clean to Benson.
Mariska Hargitay Reveals the Real Reason She Stays on Law & Order SVU
The television universe has witnessed numerous successful series, but few have achieved the longevity and cultural impact of Law & Order: SVU. At the heart of this phenomenon is Mariska Hargitay, whose portrayal of Olivia Benson has left an indelible mark on millions of viewers.
Mariska Hargitay Thought Differently About Olivia Benson After She Became a Mother
Mariska Hargitay once opened up about what it was like to play Olivia Benson as mother for the first time in ‘Law & Order SVU ...
‘I Don’t See Any Reason It Can’t Go 30 Seasons.' Ice-T Is Bullish About Law And Order: SVU’s Future, But How Long Will The Show Go On?
SVU is as strong as ever in the midst of its 26th season in the 2025 TV schedule. It’s hard to believe that the show ...
Which Law & Order: SVU Character You Are, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
In honor of Mariska Hargitay's birthday, see which Law & Order: Special Victims Unit character resonates with your zodiac sign, according to astrologer Lisa Stardust.