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Mariska Hargitay Reveals She Almost Starred On This Hit '90s Comedy: Luckily, a psychic had a preview of her future.
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Mariska Hargitay Reveals She Almost Starred On This Hit '90s Comedy
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NBC Begins Olivia Benson’s Much-Needed Reckoning In Law & Order: SVU: Law & Order: SVU kicked off season 28 with an episode that set Mariska Hargitay's Olivia ...
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NBC Begins Olivia Benson’s Much-Needed Reckoning In Law & Order: SVU
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A 'Bensler' reunion? How to watch 'Law & Order: SVU' Season 28: Before the "Law & Order: SVU" Season 28 premiere, Mariska Hargitay teased a reunion with ...
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A 'Bensler' reunion? How to watch 'Law & Order: SVU' Season 28
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Taylor Swift crashes Mariska Hargitay's 'Law & Order SVU' sketch at the Emmys: Two Olivia Bensons on screen at the same time!
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Taylor Swift crashes Mariska Hargitay's 'Law & Order SVU' sketch at the ...
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Why Law & Order: SVU’s Mariska Hargitay Thought She Was ‘Getting Fired’: Mariska Hargitay revealed during an appearance on The Today Show that she feared she was ...
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Why Law & Order: SVU’s Mariska Hargitay Thought She Was ‘Getting Fired’
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Mariska Hargitay Says She Should Have Been A Comedian Instead of ‘America’s Sweetheart Sex Cop’
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Mariska Hargitay Says She Should Have Been A Comedian Instead of ...
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Mariska Hargitay’s ‘Mind Blown’ After Surprise on ‘Law & Order’ Set: Mariska Hargitay was left stunned after an epic surprise from Melissa McCarthy on the 'Law & ...
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Mariska Hargitay’s ‘Mind Blown’ After Surprise on ‘Law & Order’ Set
Key FactsMelissa McCarthy Surprises Mariska Hargitay on SVU Set
Apr 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Melissa McCarthy made a surprise guest appearance on Law & Order: SVU as Jasmyn Jewell.

  • Her character, a flirtatious professional fighter, assists Captain Olivia Benson in a murder investigation.

  • McCarthy used a disguise to secretly arrive on set, keeping the role hidden until filming.

  • Mariska Hargitay’s shocked reaction led to an impromptu change in the scene’s dialogue.
    • Holy mother of Christ! Are you f***ing kidding me? Oh my God!!
    — Mariska Hargitay exclaimed this on the set of Law & Order: SVU when Melissa McCarthy surprised her; from an on-set Instagram video.
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Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay reunite on 'Law & Order: SVU' set: Christopher Meloni shared a selfie with Mariska Hargitay, teasing his return for the ...
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Key FactsLaw & Order: SVU Set for Its 27th NBC Season
Aug 5, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • According to Mental Floss, the series officially became primetime television’s longest-running drama with its season 21 premiere in 2019.

  • The U.N. website says the show was the first television series to film at the United Nations in New York City in 2009, and that episode drew 9.5 million viewers at its premiere.

  • The series has received 23 Emmy nominations and won six awards, including Mariska Hargitay’s 2006 honor for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

  • John Munch, portrayed by Richard Belzer, first appeared on Homicide: Life on the Street in 1993 and remained there throughout its seven-season run before the character appeared in other series as well.
    • I obviously had my role to play on television, but I felt a great responsibility to these brave women and men and wanted them to know that they had been heard and that they could have hope.
    — Mariska Hargitay – from a note on the Joyful Heart Foundation's website about why she started the foundation
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Law & Order: SVU Fan-Favorite Is Set To Return After Getting Axed From Main Cast: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is bringing back a character who fans ...
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Law & Order: SVU Fan-Favorite Is Set To Return After Getting Axed From ...
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