It's safe to say that some TV shows couldn't function without their main characters. No one can imagine Doctor Who without the Doctor at the center of its adventures, or Grey's Anatomy without Meredith Grey, even though Shondaland is trying to prove otherwise today with the show's 20th season.
Even if Olivia Benson's name doesn't appear in any Law & Order: Special Victims Unit titles, every single viewer now associates the show with her. Thanks to Mariska Hargitay's dedication to the role, no one has any reason to believe that she'll be leaving the show anytime soon, but some fans still fear that may happen.
How Many Seasons Are in Law & Order: Svu?
Already surpassing the original Law & Order series in terms of seasons, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has successfully survived the anniversary and has now been renewed for its 26th season on NBC. The loyal viewers,...
Even if Olivia Benson's name doesn't appear in any Law & Order: Special Victims Unit titles, every single viewer now associates the show with her. Thanks to Mariska Hargitay's dedication to the role, no one has any reason to believe that she'll be leaving the show anytime soon, but some fans still fear that may happen.
How Many Seasons Are in Law & Order: Svu?
Already surpassing the original Law & Order series in terms of seasons, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has successfully survived the anniversary and has now been renewed for its 26th season on NBC. The loyal viewers,...
- 5/13/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Law & Order Svu has teased a possible romance between Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler for years now. Actor Chris Meloni revealed his thoughts not too long ago about a relationship between the two characters actually happening.
Chris Meloni felt his relationship with Mariska Hargitay was the show’s currency Mariska Hargitay and Chris Meloni | Chris Delmas / Getty Images
Meloni and Hargitay were aware of their chemistry the moment they met. The two formed a quick bond with each other even before doing their screentest. One of their first memories together was Meloni making Hargitay laugh by telling her a story. Their bond was only solidified after auditioning together, which would create a friendship that would last for decades.
“I walked in, saw him, and I went, ‘That guy. That’s the guy.’ It went deep, very fast. We both knew that it was something big,” Hargitay told People not too long ago.
Chris Meloni felt his relationship with Mariska Hargitay was the show’s currency Mariska Hargitay and Chris Meloni | Chris Delmas / Getty Images
Meloni and Hargitay were aware of their chemistry the moment they met. The two formed a quick bond with each other even before doing their screentest. One of their first memories together was Meloni making Hargitay laugh by telling her a story. Their bond was only solidified after auditioning together, which would create a friendship that would last for decades.
“I walked in, saw him, and I went, ‘That guy. That’s the guy.’ It went deep, very fast. We both knew that it was something big,” Hargitay told People not too long ago.
- 5/9/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Mariska Hargitay is fighting for the return of a fired Law & Order: Svu co-star. She seemed to know that this would be a mistake and wished her intuition had been listened to. So, who is this co-star in question and is there any hope? Keep reading for more details.
Mariska Hargitay Fighting For Return Of Fired Svu Co-Star
Law & Order has been extremely successful, spawning several spinoffs that have had just as much success if not more. Svu has been on for twenty-five seasons and it is not slowing down anytime soon. Mariska Hargitay plays the key role of Olivia Benson and shows that women can do literally anything. She has been in good company with Ice-t and Christopher Meloni, who exited after Season 12 only to come back later in the series. Then, in Season 13, Kelli Giddish joined the cast as Amanda Rollins where she stayed until Season...
Mariska Hargitay Fighting For Return Of Fired Svu Co-Star
Law & Order has been extremely successful, spawning several spinoffs that have had just as much success if not more. Svu has been on for twenty-five seasons and it is not slowing down anytime soon. Mariska Hargitay plays the key role of Olivia Benson and shows that women can do literally anything. She has been in good company with Ice-t and Christopher Meloni, who exited after Season 12 only to come back later in the series. Then, in Season 13, Kelli Giddish joined the cast as Amanda Rollins where she stayed until Season...
- 5/6/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
Sophia Bush, an American actress, stands at an average height for an American woman, measuring 5ft 4in (162.6 cm).
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Sophia Bush, standing at 5ft 4in, dazzles in a custom Harbison Studio ensemble at the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards, April 9, 2024 (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Actress’s Perspective on Body Standards
In a 2008 interview with Health Magazine, the Supercross actress discussed the unrealistic body standards in the entertainment industry, noting that despite being a size 2, she’s considered curvy.
It’s weird: In our business, I’m a size 2 and considered curvy…ou can look...
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Sophia Bush, standing at 5ft 4in, dazzles in a custom Harbison Studio ensemble at the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards, April 9, 2024 (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Actress’s Perspective on Body Standards
In a 2008 interview with Health Magazine, the Supercross actress discussed the unrealistic body standards in the entertainment industry, noting that despite being a size 2, she’s considered curvy.
It’s weird: In our business, I’m a size 2 and considered curvy…ou can look...
- 5/5/2024
- by Jan Stromsodd
- Your Next Shoes
Law & Order Svu stars Kelli Giddish and Mariska Hargitay have grown close with each other over the years. So much so that Hargitay invited Giddish and other co-stars to a bit of a Svu exclusive slumber party.
Kelli Giddish once reflected on the bond of her ‘Law & Order Svu’ cast Kelli Giddish | Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images
Giddish was welcomed with open arms when she was first cast in Svu. It could’ve been an intimidating process for the actor. Although she’d been on Svu before, being cast as detective Amanda Rollins would’ve seen Giddish signing on to the show as a regular. She’d be joining Mariska Hargitay, Ice-t, and others, who all already knew each other for decades. Fortunately, they immediately made Giddish feel like she was a part of the family.
“No, I mean, they really love what they do, everybody there. And it’s...
Kelli Giddish once reflected on the bond of her ‘Law & Order Svu’ cast Kelli Giddish | Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images
Giddish was welcomed with open arms when she was first cast in Svu. It could’ve been an intimidating process for the actor. Although she’d been on Svu before, being cast as detective Amanda Rollins would’ve seen Giddish signing on to the show as a regular. She’d be joining Mariska Hargitay, Ice-t, and others, who all already knew each other for decades. Fortunately, they immediately made Giddish feel like she was a part of the family.
“No, I mean, they really love what they do, everybody there. And it’s...
- 5/4/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
From Detective to Diva Mariska Hargitay’s Stunning Transformation Known for her iconic role as Det. Olivia Benson in Law & Order: Svu, Mariska Hargitay has recently left fans awe-struck with her latest fashion spread. Swapping her police badge for high couture, Mariska looks every bit the supermodel in her new breathtaking photoshoot. A Brand New Look for the Veteran Actress According to Mariska herself, I mean, I’ve never worn anything like this, as she told journalists regarding her chic new style. The transformation features Mariska Hargitay in a sequence of eye-catching outfits that are a stark departure from her somber
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- 5/3/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Mariska Hargitay is opening up about her relationship with Christopher Meloni, that teased kiss on Law & Order: Svu that didn’t happen, Kelli Giddish‘s exit, and more.
Of her chemistry with Christopher, Mariska shared, “Our chemistry is undeniable. It’s just the way it is,” she says.
Keep reading to find out more…
She then brought up that teaser, which showed Benson holding Stabler’s face and appeared like they would end up kissing. However, when that episode aired, the face hold wasn’t even featured.
Why was it shown in a teaser and not in the show? Mariska said, “To be honest with you, Chris and I thought it should go one way and the powers that be didn’t, so it got changed at the last minute, that near kiss. Obviously Dick [Wolf] gets final say. It’s his show and he didn’t want that.
Of her chemistry with Christopher, Mariska shared, “Our chemistry is undeniable. It’s just the way it is,” she says.
Keep reading to find out more…
She then brought up that teaser, which showed Benson holding Stabler’s face and appeared like they would end up kissing. However, when that episode aired, the face hold wasn’t even featured.
Why was it shown in a teaser and not in the show? Mariska said, “To be honest with you, Chris and I thought it should go one way and the powers that be didn’t, so it got changed at the last minute, that near kiss. Obviously Dick [Wolf] gets final say. It’s his show and he didn’t want that.
- 5/1/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
When a little girl can’t find her mother in a pocket park in New York City, she inexplicably runs crying straight into the arms of Mariska Hargitay. Though Hargitay’s in the middle of shooting a scene from “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” she doesn’t hesitate. She scoops up the child and begins circling the playground looking for the missing mom.
She doesn’t stop to think about the cast and crew, all of whom are waiting at the other end of the park, hoping to finish the scene before the sunlight reappears from behind the clouds.
Hargitay isn’t NYPD Capt. Olivia Benson, but after portraying her for 25 years on the NBC procedural, their names, and some of their qualities, are synonymous. Benson’s compassion radiates from Hargitay. It’s evident from the moment we meet: Just one day on the set of “Law & Order: Svu,...
She doesn’t stop to think about the cast and crew, all of whom are waiting at the other end of the park, hoping to finish the scene before the sunlight reappears from behind the clouds.
Hargitay isn’t NYPD Capt. Olivia Benson, but after portraying her for 25 years on the NBC procedural, their names, and some of their qualities, are synonymous. Benson’s compassion radiates from Hargitay. It’s evident from the moment we meet: Just one day on the set of “Law & Order: Svu,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Law & Order Svu did a lot for Ice-t’s acting career when casting him on the show way back in 1999. But it was a good thing Ice-t was cast in his more mature years. If he was approached for the show when he was younger, he might’ve turned it down.
What Ice-t learned about himself doing ‘Law & Order Svu’ Ice-t | Ron Adar/ /Getty Images
Ice-t is one of Svu‘s veterans, having been a part of the show from the beginning. Acting wasn’t anything new to Ice-t when he was first approached for the project. But the series’ creator Dick Wolf was concerned Ice-t would have issues with playing a police officer.
“When Dick Wolf put me on the show, he said, ‘Ice, you don’t like the cops, do you?’ I said, ‘Not all of ‘em. I ain’t got problems. Some of ‘em are cool.
What Ice-t learned about himself doing ‘Law & Order Svu’ Ice-t | Ron Adar/ /Getty Images
Ice-t is one of Svu‘s veterans, having been a part of the show from the beginning. Acting wasn’t anything new to Ice-t when he was first approached for the project. But the series’ creator Dick Wolf was concerned Ice-t would have issues with playing a police officer.
“When Dick Wolf put me on the show, he said, ‘Ice, you don’t like the cops, do you?’ I said, ‘Not all of ‘em. I ain’t got problems. Some of ‘em are cool.
- 4/30/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Law & Order Svu welcomed Kelli Giddish onto the team full-time in its thirteenth season. Giddish would remain on the show for over a decade until her recent departure in 2022. Her partner Mariska Hargitay was especially saddened by the news, as she developed a close bond with Giddish over the years.
How Kelli Giddish was different than Mariska Hargitay’s past partners Kelli Giddish and Mariska Hargitay | Jason Howard/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images
Hargitay had seen many Law & Order stars come and go over the years. She even outlasted the show’s original lead Chris Meloni, who left the series for a decade before returning in Organized Crime. Giddish was another co-star she had to say goodbye to after their long journey together. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Hargitay touched on what Giddish meant to her.
“Oh god, Kelli. I love Kelli, she’s my girl. She is one of...
How Kelli Giddish was different than Mariska Hargitay’s past partners Kelli Giddish and Mariska Hargitay | Jason Howard/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images
Hargitay had seen many Law & Order stars come and go over the years. She even outlasted the show’s original lead Chris Meloni, who left the series for a decade before returning in Organized Crime. Giddish was another co-star she had to say goodbye to after their long journey together. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Hargitay touched on what Giddish meant to her.
“Oh god, Kelli. I love Kelli, she’s my girl. She is one of...
- 4/28/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Mariska Hargitay is well-known for her Law & Order Svu character Olivia Benson. Mariska actually is a lot more like Olivia Benson than a lot of fans realize, and advocates for sexual abuse victims in real life too.
The Me Too movement took a huge loss today in New York, and the Law & Order star is heartbroken over the court’s decision in the Harvey Weinstein case.
Harvey Weinstein – Verdict Overturned
Harvey Weinstein’s guilty verdict in his 2018 rape case in New York has been overturned and thrown out.
Weinstein’s lawyer argued that the judge in the case didn’t give Harvey a fair shake, and made it nearly impossible for a jury to come to a fair verdict.
The Supreme Court unfortunately agreed that Weinstein’s character was put on trial, rather than cold hard facts in the rape case.
On Thursday April 25 the official announcement came that...
The Me Too movement took a huge loss today in New York, and the Law & Order star is heartbroken over the court’s decision in the Harvey Weinstein case.
Harvey Weinstein – Verdict Overturned
Harvey Weinstein’s guilty verdict in his 2018 rape case in New York has been overturned and thrown out.
Weinstein’s lawyer argued that the judge in the case didn’t give Harvey a fair shake, and made it nearly impossible for a jury to come to a fair verdict.
The Supreme Court unfortunately agreed that Weinstein’s character was put on trial, rather than cold hard facts in the rape case.
On Thursday April 25 the official announcement came that...
- 4/27/2024
- by Amanda Austin
- Celebrating The Soaps
Mariska Hargitay is a real-life detective in some people’s eyes!
While filming one of the final episodes of Season 25 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit on April 10 in New York City, the 60-year-old actress was approached by a little girl who believed her to be a real police officer based on the badge she was wearing as part of her character’s outfit.
An eyewitness told People that the little girl had been separated from her mother in the Anne Loftus Playground in Fort Tryon Park and went to Mariska for help, who stopped production for 20 minutes and helped the child find her mother, consoling them both.
Keep reading to find out more…
The little girl had no idea there was a show being filmed, nor did she recognize Ice-t, the witness noted.
Law & Order: Svu airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. Et on NBC. Find out...
While filming one of the final episodes of Season 25 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit on April 10 in New York City, the 60-year-old actress was approached by a little girl who believed her to be a real police officer based on the badge she was wearing as part of her character’s outfit.
An eyewitness told People that the little girl had been separated from her mother in the Anne Loftus Playground in Fort Tryon Park and went to Mariska for help, who stopped production for 20 minutes and helped the child find her mother, consoling them both.
Keep reading to find out more…
The little girl had no idea there was a show being filmed, nor did she recognize Ice-t, the witness noted.
Law & Order: Svu airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. Et on NBC. Find out...
- 4/18/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay hasn’t only been the star of the show. She’s also directed quite a few episodes herself. One actor recently commented on what he thought about Hargitay’s directorial skills.
Kevin Kane on Mariska Hargitay as a director Mariska Hargitay and Kevin Kane | Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images
Kane has been a recurring character in Law & Order Svu. He’s known now on the show as detective Terry Bruno. But this wasn’t the first time Kane appeared in Svu, as he’s played a variety of characters over the years. In an interview with Collider, Kane recently revealed what it was like becoming a permanent part of Svu history.
“It felt amazing and really unexpected,” Kane said. “I had done an episode that Mariska directed a few years before, and I was prepping our series Life & Beth. I was on a director scout in New Orleans,...
Kevin Kane on Mariska Hargitay as a director Mariska Hargitay and Kevin Kane | Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images
Kane has been a recurring character in Law & Order Svu. He’s known now on the show as detective Terry Bruno. But this wasn’t the first time Kane appeared in Svu, as he’s played a variety of characters over the years. In an interview with Collider, Kane recently revealed what it was like becoming a permanent part of Svu history.
“It felt amazing and really unexpected,” Kane said. “I had done an episode that Mariska directed a few years before, and I was prepping our series Life & Beth. I was on a director scout in New Orleans,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“Law & Order” crossovers never fail to open up sweet opportunities where our favorite characters from different “Law & Order” universes get to meet and interact with each other. As a result of this, crossover episodes has become something that the long-running show’s dedicated fandom “L&o” occasionally yearn for. Well, “Law and Order’s” latest addition Tony Goldwyn wants this too.
Tony Goldwyn – Wants Kerry Washington To Guest Star On “Law & Order”
“Scandal’s” Tony Goldwyn recently joined “Law & Order” as District Attorney Nicholas Baxter after Sam Waterston’s Jack McCoy retired from the role.
So far, warming up to the detectives and adjusting to his new role, whilst harboring humongous ambitions, has been his character’s driving force. In real life, Goldwyn has his ambitions too.
You may remember Goldwyn as President Fitzgerald Grant from “Scandal” – yeah, the one who got entangled with Kerry Washington’s...
Tony Goldwyn – Wants Kerry Washington To Guest Star On “Law & Order”
“Scandal’s” Tony Goldwyn recently joined “Law & Order” as District Attorney Nicholas Baxter after Sam Waterston’s Jack McCoy retired from the role.
So far, warming up to the detectives and adjusting to his new role, whilst harboring humongous ambitions, has been his character’s driving force. In real life, Goldwyn has his ambitions too.
You may remember Goldwyn as President Fitzgerald Grant from “Scandal” – yeah, the one who got entangled with Kerry Washington’s...
- 3/24/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Mariska Hargitay and Ice-t are reminiscing about Law & Order: Svu.
The co-stars sat down for an interview with Entertainment Weekly about the show’s 25th season, and the 25 year reign of the series.
If you didn’t know, Ice-t is now the longest-running male actor on a primetime TV series, and Mariska is the longest-running actor on a primetime series overall.
Click through to find out what they had to say…...
The co-stars sat down for an interview with Entertainment Weekly about the show’s 25th season, and the 25 year reign of the series.
If you didn’t know, Ice-t is now the longest-running male actor on a primetime TV series, and Mariska is the longest-running actor on a primetime series overall.
Click through to find out what they had to say…...
- 2/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Law & Order: Svu’s Latest Case Thrusts Fin and Bruno Into Uncharted Territory — Exclusive Sneak Peek
Law & Order: Svu‘s Sgt. Odafin Tutuola has been a sex-crimes cop for decades. But as tonight’s episode (NBC, 9/8c) proves, every once in a while, even he gets pitched a curveball.
In the exclusive clip above from “The Punch List,” Fin and Det. Bruno visit a man they believe was sexually assaulted the night before. But they run into quite a bit of interference, starting with the fact that the man — played by guest star David Krumholtz (Numb3rs, The Plot Against America) — claims to have absolutely no knowledge of the attack or the circumstances surrounding it.
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In the exclusive clip above from “The Punch List,” Fin and Det. Bruno visit a man they believe was sexually assaulted the night before. But they run into quite a bit of interference, starting with the fact that the man — played by guest star David Krumholtz (Numb3rs, The Plot Against America) — claims to have absolutely no knowledge of the attack or the circumstances surrounding it.
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- 2/1/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Law & Order Svu changed Mariska Hargitay’s life in more ways than one. In addition to the show being her breakthrough role, it also unexpectedly helped her find her soulmate.
Mariska Hargitay was told she wouldn’t be able to find a partner on ‘Law & Order’ Peter Hermann and Mariska Hargitay | Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
During Hargitay’s single years, the actor found it difficult finding the one. The long hours she had to work in Law & Order limited the amount of time she could go out on dates. A friend of Hargitay’s tried to convince her to have more of a life outside of work. Especially since it was unlikely Hargitay would find a potential suitor at her job.
“She threw a dinner party for me and she was like, ‘Mariska, you need to get out more’ … I could never go anywhere because 15 hours a day, 16 hours a day [on set] every day,...
Mariska Hargitay was told she wouldn’t be able to find a partner on ‘Law & Order’ Peter Hermann and Mariska Hargitay | Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
During Hargitay’s single years, the actor found it difficult finding the one. The long hours she had to work in Law & Order limited the amount of time she could go out on dates. A friend of Hargitay’s tried to convince her to have more of a life outside of work. Especially since it was unlikely Hargitay would find a potential suitor at her job.
“She threw a dinner party for me and she was like, ‘Mariska, you need to get out more’ … I could never go anywhere because 15 hours a day, 16 hours a day [on set] every day,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Law & Order Svu has had a couple of rappers make guest appearances on their show over the years. But Ice-t recently shared he was hoping for one familiar emcee to return to the long-running franchise.
Ice-t hopes to see this rapper-turned-actor back on ‘Law & Order’ Ludacris and Ice-t | NBCUniversal / Getty Images
There have been a few hip hop artists who were invited on to Law & Order Svu. Among them were stars like Method Man and Snoop Dogg, who are also known for their respectable acting careers. Ice-t credited producer Dick Wolf’s eye for talent for spotting the latent potential in the musicians he’s cast.
“The one thing about Dick Wolf [productions] is they understand how musicians translate into acting — they have no fear of that. I think Dick Wolf’s theory is, ‘If you could be a star at something, you could be a star at anything,’” Ice-t told Billboard.
Ice-t hopes to see this rapper-turned-actor back on ‘Law & Order’ Ludacris and Ice-t | NBCUniversal / Getty Images
There have been a few hip hop artists who were invited on to Law & Order Svu. Among them were stars like Method Man and Snoop Dogg, who are also known for their respectable acting careers. Ice-t credited producer Dick Wolf’s eye for talent for spotting the latent potential in the musicians he’s cast.
“The one thing about Dick Wolf [productions] is they understand how musicians translate into acting — they have no fear of that. I think Dick Wolf’s theory is, ‘If you could be a star at something, you could be a star at anything,’” Ice-t told Billboard.
- 1/31/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Law & Order: Svu’s Episode 3 Will Be ‘Very Different’ From the Norm, Guest Star David Krumholtz Says
David Krumholtz is no stranger to the Law & Orderverse: He guest-starred in the original series and played a mushroom-obsessed murder suspect in Svu Season 12. But when he shows up Thursday in the current season’s Episode 3, he told TVLine, you should expect something a little out of the ordinary.
First off, in the same way that Kelli Giddish played a rape victim years before she became Det. Amanda Rollins, Krumholtz is portraying a completely new character. “I’m a victim this time, but I won’t give anything else away,” Krumholtz said at a recent celebration of Svu‘s 25th season.
First off, in the same way that Kelli Giddish played a rape victim years before she became Det. Amanda Rollins, Krumholtz is portraying a completely new character. “I’m a victim this time, but I won’t give anything else away,” Krumholtz said at a recent celebration of Svu‘s 25th season.
- 1/28/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Law & Order: Svu was a bit of new territory for hip-hop artist Ice-t. When he first met the cast, he noticeably kept a bit of distance. But little did the rapper know he’d be working with his Law & Order for 25 seasons now.
Ice-t failed to hang out with his ‘Law & Order’ co-stars at first Ice-t, Chris Meloni, Richard Belzer, Diane Neal, Dann Florek, B.D. Wong, Mariska Hargitay | NBC Universal / Getty Images
Ice-t couldn’t have known Law & Order was going to last as long as it has when he was first cast. The actor has always shared that he was originally only supposed to be on the show for four episodes.
“Here it is, we’re starting the 22nd season. I can’t really explain it, man,” Ice-t said not too long ago on Straight Up Steve Austin.
But Ice-t doesn’t mind the show’s longevity.
Ice-t failed to hang out with his ‘Law & Order’ co-stars at first Ice-t, Chris Meloni, Richard Belzer, Diane Neal, Dann Florek, B.D. Wong, Mariska Hargitay | NBC Universal / Getty Images
Ice-t couldn’t have known Law & Order was going to last as long as it has when he was first cast. The actor has always shared that he was originally only supposed to be on the show for four episodes.
“Here it is, we’re starting the 22nd season. I can’t really explain it, man,” Ice-t said not too long ago on Straight Up Steve Austin.
But Ice-t doesn’t mind the show’s longevity.
- 1/27/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Few assistant district attorneys have left as indelible a mark on Law & Order: Svu as Rafael Barba. Even fewer have left as indelible a mark on Svu‘s Capt. Olivia Benson.
Fans of the NBC procedural will remember that Raúl Esparza played the prickly public servant for several seasons. During that time, Barba and Benson grew close; when he left the show in Season 19, after helping the distraught mother of a terminally ill child end her son’s life, his departure was fraught.
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Fans of the NBC procedural will remember that Raúl Esparza played the prickly public servant for several seasons. During that time, Barba and Benson grew close; when he left the show in Season 19, after helping the distraught mother of a terminally ill child end her son’s life, his departure was fraught.
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- 1/22/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
[This story contains spoilers for the season 25 premiere of Law & Order: Svu.]
Law & Order: Svu opened its landmark 25th season by getting the band back together, celebrating the christening of Rollins (Kelli Giddish) and Carisi’s (Peter Scanavino) baby. And, of course, that happy moment was counterbalanced by a nightmare of a case — the disappearance of a teenage girl in broad daylight.
The NBC series, along with its Law & Order siblings and Wednesday night’s three Chicago dramas — all from Universal TV and Wolf Entertainment — are among the first scripted series to return to the air after the end of strikes by writers and actors (aside from a handful of fall dramas that had banked episodes before the labor actions began). Peter Jankowski, president and COO of Wolf Entertainment and an executive producer of all six shows (along with CBS’ FBI triumvirate, which returns in February) says that the company’s team and each series’ showrunners took...
Law & Order: Svu opened its landmark 25th season by getting the band back together, celebrating the christening of Rollins (Kelli Giddish) and Carisi’s (Peter Scanavino) baby. And, of course, that happy moment was counterbalanced by a nightmare of a case — the disappearance of a teenage girl in broad daylight.
The NBC series, along with its Law & Order siblings and Wednesday night’s three Chicago dramas — all from Universal TV and Wolf Entertainment — are among the first scripted series to return to the air after the end of strikes by writers and actors (aside from a handful of fall dramas that had banked episodes before the labor actions began). Peter Jankowski, president and COO of Wolf Entertainment and an executive producer of all six shows (along with CBS’ FBI triumvirate, which returns in February) says that the company’s team and each series’ showrunners took...
- 1/19/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The stars are stepping out to celebrate 25 seasons of Law & Order: Svu!
Mariska Hargitay and Ice-t posed for photos together while arriving at the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 25th Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday night (January 16) in New York City.
Fellow cast members in attendance included Christopher Meloni and wife Sherman Williams, Peter Scanavino, Kelli Giddish and husband Beau Richards, Tamara Tunie, Stephanie March, Ainsley Seiger, David Krumholtz, and Dann Florek.
Mariska‘s husband Peter Hermann and Ice-t‘s wife Coco Austin were also in attendance.
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Mariska recently talked to People about Svu‘s big milestone.
“I have two diametrically opposed answers. One is I can’t believe it’s been 25 years, a quarter of a century!” Mariska shared. “And the other is, I can’t see it any other way. I can’t imagine the show ending, and can’t imagine not going...
Mariska Hargitay and Ice-t posed for photos together while arriving at the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 25th Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday night (January 16) in New York City.
Fellow cast members in attendance included Christopher Meloni and wife Sherman Williams, Peter Scanavino, Kelli Giddish and husband Beau Richards, Tamara Tunie, Stephanie March, Ainsley Seiger, David Krumholtz, and Dann Florek.
Mariska‘s husband Peter Hermann and Ice-t‘s wife Coco Austin were also in attendance.
Keep reading to find out more…
Mariska recently talked to People about Svu‘s big milestone.
“I have two diametrically opposed answers. One is I can’t believe it’s been 25 years, a quarter of a century!” Mariska shared. “And the other is, I can’t see it any other way. I can’t imagine the show ending, and can’t imagine not going...
- 1/17/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Mariska Hargitay is a major Swiftie, and she’s sharing her favorite track from Taylor Swift‘s discography!
The 59-year-old actress has attended Taylor‘s Eras Tour twice, and she also appeared in the Grammy winner’s music video for “Bad Blood” back in 2015.
During a new interview with People, Mariska revealed that her favorite Taylor song is “The Man” from the Lover album. She explained why the song is so important to her.
Keep reading to find out more…
The song began playing during her cover shoot for the magazine, and she immediately exclaimed, “I love this song!” Mariska requested to hear it one more time.
“I love Taylor Swift so much,” she told People. “I love what she stands for. I love her music. It’s been an anthem for all ages. I think she is a magnificent creature on this planet and such an important cultural soul.
The 59-year-old actress has attended Taylor‘s Eras Tour twice, and she also appeared in the Grammy winner’s music video for “Bad Blood” back in 2015.
During a new interview with People, Mariska revealed that her favorite Taylor song is “The Man” from the Lover album. She explained why the song is so important to her.
Keep reading to find out more…
The song began playing during her cover shoot for the magazine, and she immediately exclaimed, “I love this song!” Mariska requested to hear it one more time.
“I love Taylor Swift so much,” she told People. “I love what she stands for. I love her music. It’s been an anthem for all ages. I think she is a magnificent creature on this planet and such an important cultural soul.
- 1/13/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Mariska Hargitay is opening up about a traumatic experience.
The 59-year-old Law & Order: Svu star shared her story with People in a new, powerful essay.
“A man raped me in my thirties. It wasn’t sexual at all. It was dominance and control. Overpowering control,” she began.
Keep reading to find out more…
“He was a friend. Then he wasn’t. I tried all the ways I knew to get out of it. I tried to make jokes, to be charming, to set a boundary, to reason, to say no. He grabbed me by the arms and held me down. I was terrified. I didn’t want it to escalate to violence. I now know it was already sexual violence, but I was afraid he would become physically violent. I went into freeze mode, a common trauma response when there is no option to escape. I checked out of my body.
The 59-year-old Law & Order: Svu star shared her story with People in a new, powerful essay.
“A man raped me in my thirties. It wasn’t sexual at all. It was dominance and control. Overpowering control,” she began.
Keep reading to find out more…
“He was a friend. Then he wasn’t. I tried all the ways I knew to get out of it. I tried to make jokes, to be charming, to set a boundary, to reason, to say no. He grabbed me by the arms and held me down. I was terrified. I didn’t want it to escalate to violence. I now know it was already sexual violence, but I was afraid he would become physically violent. I went into freeze mode, a common trauma response when there is no option to escape. I checked out of my body.
- 1/10/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Taylor Swift is sharing her love for Mariska Hargitay‘s new cat!
The 59-year-old actress recently got a new cat and named it Karma, after Taylor‘s song on Midnights.
On Thursday, Mariska took to Instagram to share some adorable photos of the feline, prompting a response from Taylor!
Keep reading to find out more…
The “Out of the Woods” singer reacted to Mariska‘s cat name in the comments section of her Instagram post on Saturday (December 2). The songstress wrote: Are you serious?!!!! Nothing has ever come more full circle ⭕️ Love This So Much!!
The 59-year-old actress recently got a new cat and named it Karma, after Taylor‘s song on Midnights.
On Thursday, Mariska took to Instagram to share some adorable photos of the feline, prompting a response from Taylor!
Keep reading to find out more…
The “Out of the Woods” singer reacted to Mariska‘s cat name in the comments section of her Instagram post on Saturday (December 2). The songstress wrote: Are you serious?!!!! Nothing has ever come more full circle ⭕️ Love This So Much!!
- 12/3/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Mariska Hargitay got a new cat recently, and the name she chose was inspired by her friend Taylor Swift!
If you recall, Taylor actually has a cat named Olivia Benson after the actress’ Law & Order: Svu character.
Mariska and Taylor have become friends over the years, with the actress appearing in the singer’s “Bad Blood” music video. She also of course attended the The Eras Tour movie premiere!
See Mariska Hargitay’s new cat and find out it’s name…
“Karma is a Cat @taylorswift Meet Karma. My Cat.
If you recall, Taylor actually has a cat named Olivia Benson after the actress’ Law & Order: Svu character.
Mariska and Taylor have become friends over the years, with the actress appearing in the singer’s “Bad Blood” music video. She also of course attended the The Eras Tour movie premiere!
See Mariska Hargitay’s new cat and find out it’s name…
“Karma is a Cat @taylorswift Meet Karma. My Cat.
- 12/1/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
These cats need a playdate! On Thursday, Mariska Hargitay shared a photo of her new pet cat on social media — and revealed that she named it Karma after a Taylor Swift lyric. It’s a full-circle moment for the kitties (and celebrities), since Swift named one of her own feline friends after Hargitay’s character in Law and Order: Svu: Olivia Benson.
“Karma is a Cat @taylorswift Meet Karma. My Cat.,” Hargitay wrote on Instagram, quoting the lyrics to the Midnights song with hashtags #MeAndKarmaVibeLikeThat and #KarmaIsACat.
“Please bring this baby to work,...
“Karma is a Cat @taylorswift Meet Karma. My Cat.,” Hargitay wrote on Instagram, quoting the lyrics to the Midnights song with hashtags #MeAndKarmaVibeLikeThat and #KarmaIsACat.
“Please bring this baby to work,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
The stars are hitting the red carpet in New York City!
America Ferrera and husband Ryan Piers Williams joined Mary J. Blige and Mariska Hargitay on the red carpet at the 2023 Glamour Women of the Year Awards held on Tuesday evening (November 7) at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
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Other stars in attendance included Brooke Shields, Chloe Moretz, Millie Bobby Brown, Selma Blair, Ayo Edebiri, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Malin Akerman, AnnaSophia Robb, Lauren Sanchez, Chelsea Handler, Abbott Elementary actresses Quinta Brunson and Lisa Ann Walter, And Just Like That actresses Karen Pittman and Sarita Choudhury, Real Housewives of New York City stars Brynn Whitfield and Ubah Hassan, influencer Olivia Ponton, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kenya Moore, fashion blogger Olivia Palermo, model Aoki Lee Simmons, Girls actress Jemima Kirke, The Vampire Diaries actress Kat Graham, Tony winner Alex Newell, comedian Amber Ruffin,...
America Ferrera and husband Ryan Piers Williams joined Mary J. Blige and Mariska Hargitay on the red carpet at the 2023 Glamour Women of the Year Awards held on Tuesday evening (November 7) at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Keep reading to find out more…
Other stars in attendance included Brooke Shields, Chloe Moretz, Millie Bobby Brown, Selma Blair, Ayo Edebiri, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Malin Akerman, AnnaSophia Robb, Lauren Sanchez, Chelsea Handler, Abbott Elementary actresses Quinta Brunson and Lisa Ann Walter, And Just Like That actresses Karen Pittman and Sarita Choudhury, Real Housewives of New York City stars Brynn Whitfield and Ubah Hassan, influencer Olivia Ponton, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kenya Moore, fashion blogger Olivia Palermo, model Aoki Lee Simmons, Girls actress Jemima Kirke, The Vampire Diaries actress Kat Graham, Tony winner Alex Newell, comedian Amber Ruffin,...
- 11/8/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Mariska Hargitay is sharing a touching story about meeting a young girl named after her TV persona and trading Taylor Swift-inspired friendship bracelets!
The 59-year-old Law & Order star made an appearance at the 2023 Women’s Media Center award ceremony on Thursday (October 19). Prior to the event, Mariska had a fun encounter!
Keep reading to hear Mariska’s story…
While out for a jog earlier in the day, Mariska ran into a familiar face and made a new friend.
“I saw my friend’s daughter, and she introduced me to her best friend, who was named after Olivia Benson,” she told People.
“And so I met this little girl, and she was named after me, and we sat there on the street and I gave her my ‘Fearless’ bracelet that I got at the [Eras Tour] movie. And the other one I gave my ‘Olivia Benson’ bracelet. I had two of them on,...
The 59-year-old Law & Order star made an appearance at the 2023 Women’s Media Center award ceremony on Thursday (October 19). Prior to the event, Mariska had a fun encounter!
Keep reading to hear Mariska’s story…
While out for a jog earlier in the day, Mariska ran into a familiar face and made a new friend.
“I saw my friend’s daughter, and she introduced me to her best friend, who was named after Olivia Benson,” she told People.
“And so I met this little girl, and she was named after me, and we sat there on the street and I gave her my ‘Fearless’ bracelet that I got at the [Eras Tour] movie. And the other one I gave my ‘Olivia Benson’ bracelet. I had two of them on,...
- 10/21/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
In a heartwarming display of family bonding, actress Mariska Hargitay, best known for her role as NYPD detective Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, was spotted enjoying a special outing with her son, August Hermann, during the 2023 U.S. Open.
The 59-year-old star and her 17-year-old son were seen relishing in all the high-intensity action from their court-side seats at the prestigious sporting event, before Mariska’s husband, Peter Hermann, 56, could join them in the stands.
Mariska Hargitay Sits Courtside with 16-Year-Old Son August at the U.S. Open — See the Rare Shot! https://t.co/KjtDfhqGNw
— People (@people) September 7, 2023
Hargitay and August have made the U.S. Open together a mother-son ritual, attending the event together for the past three years. This year’s match was the quarter-final match between Frances Tiafoe and opponent Ben Shelton at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York.
The 59-year-old star and her 17-year-old son were seen relishing in all the high-intensity action from their court-side seats at the prestigious sporting event, before Mariska’s husband, Peter Hermann, 56, could join them in the stands.
Mariska Hargitay Sits Courtside with 16-Year-Old Son August at the U.S. Open — See the Rare Shot! https://t.co/KjtDfhqGNw
— People (@people) September 7, 2023
Hargitay and August have made the U.S. Open together a mother-son ritual, attending the event together for the past three years. This year’s match was the quarter-final match between Frances Tiafoe and opponent Ben Shelton at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York.
- 9/9/2023
- by Anita T. Holman
- Uinterview
“The contradictions are extreme and resonate to me in the current unsettling political situation,” admits Bradley Whitford about the bleak reality of “The Handmaid’s Tale.” For our recent webchat he continues, “There seems to be a backlash to what should be described as liberal democracy. It’s interesting to see how a character like this is trying to navigate that world.” Watch the exclusive video interview above.
The dystopian drama for five seasons has explored a world where low fertility rates have led to the east coast of America being run as a religious totalitarian government under the name ‘Gilead.’ With women forced to live as concubines and slaves. The most recent season sees June (Elisabeth Moss) continuing to live as a refugee in Canada.
SEEYvonne Strahovski interview: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
The former “West Wing” star plays Commander Joseph Lawrence, one of Gilead’s architects. At times he has shown compassion,...
The dystopian drama for five seasons has explored a world where low fertility rates have led to the east coast of America being run as a religious totalitarian government under the name ‘Gilead.’ With women forced to live as concubines and slaves. The most recent season sees June (Elisabeth Moss) continuing to live as a refugee in Canada.
SEEYvonne Strahovski interview: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
The former “West Wing” star plays Commander Joseph Lawrence, one of Gilead’s architects. At times he has shown compassion,...
- 6/16/2023
- by Matt Noble
- Gold Derby
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