Law & Order Svu‘s Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler have been shipped together for years, now. Mariska Hargitay has been fielding questions about the two characters coming together almost since the show’s inception. But lately, she’s grown more fascinated with another kind of shipping.
Mariska Hargitay reveals the kind of ‘shipping’ she wants ‘Law & Order Svu’ fans to really focus on Chris Meloni and Mariska Hargitay | Eric Liebowitz/Getty Images
Hargitay and Meloni’s characters have been involved in a sort of ‘will they, won’t they’ sub-plot for decades. At one point, this pairing seemed unlikely. Meloni’s Stabler was married with kids, then Meloni would leave the show entirely. This allowed Hargitay’s Benson to explore other romantic interests in the show, which had been rarely touched on before.
Benson’s love interests seldom worked out, however, and the character is still single and married to her work in Svu.
Mariska Hargitay reveals the kind of ‘shipping’ she wants ‘Law & Order Svu’ fans to really focus on Chris Meloni and Mariska Hargitay | Eric Liebowitz/Getty Images
Hargitay and Meloni’s characters have been involved in a sort of ‘will they, won’t they’ sub-plot for decades. At one point, this pairing seemed unlikely. Meloni’s Stabler was married with kids, then Meloni would leave the show entirely. This allowed Hargitay’s Benson to explore other romantic interests in the show, which had been rarely touched on before.
Benson’s love interests seldom worked out, however, and the character is still single and married to her work in Svu.
- 5/11/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
For Johnny Depp, acting was the last thing on his mind before he ended up in Wes Craven’s Nightmare on Elm Street. The feature ended up giving Depp the successful Hollywood career that he currently enjoys. But the actor was very fortunate to end up in the horror flick despite Craven’s unfavorable opinion towards him.
Wes Craven liked almost nothing about Johnny Depp before casting him in ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Nick Corri, Amanda Wyss, Johnny Depp, and Heather Langenkamp | Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images
Audiences first saw Depp on the big screen in Craven’s 1984 classic Nightmare on Elm Street. The actor ended up being cast as the boyfriend to the film’s final girl Nancy Thompson, played by Heather Langenkamp. It was a role he acquired that even Depp would tell people was a fluke.
“It was divine intervention. When I moved to L.A.
Wes Craven liked almost nothing about Johnny Depp before casting him in ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Nick Corri, Amanda Wyss, Johnny Depp, and Heather Langenkamp | Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images
Audiences first saw Depp on the big screen in Craven’s 1984 classic Nightmare on Elm Street. The actor ended up being cast as the boyfriend to the film’s final girl Nancy Thompson, played by Heather Langenkamp. It was a role he acquired that even Depp would tell people was a fluke.
“It was divine intervention. When I moved to L.A.
- 5/11/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Are Benson and Stabler breaking up once more?*
This week’s news that Season 5 of Law & Order: Organized Crime will stream on Peacock — instead of on NBC, where Seasons 1-4 aired — begs questions regarding interaction between Oc and its sister series Law & Order: Svu.
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Namely: Will the Dick Wolf series’ big crossover events happen anymore?
Svu characters have shown up on Oc, and vice versa,...
This week’s news that Season 5 of Law & Order: Organized Crime will stream on Peacock — instead of on NBC, where Seasons 1-4 aired — begs questions regarding interaction between Oc and its sister series Law & Order: Svu.
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Namely: Will the Dick Wolf series’ big crossover events happen anymore?
Svu characters have shown up on Oc, and vice versa,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
More than a decade after winning a guest acting Emmy for her work as quirky lawyer Elsbeth Tascioni on CBS’s “The Good Wife,” Carrie Preston is now seeking lead category recognition for reprising the character on the same network’s “Elsbeth.” If she is included the upcoming Best Drama Actress lineup, she will make Emmys history as the first performer ever nominated as a lead for a winning dramatic guest role.
Preston was awarded the 2013 Best Drama Guest Actress Emmy for her seventh of 14 “Good Wife” appearances, which were spread over six seasons. After landing a second bid for that series in 2016, she showed up in five episodes of the Paramount+ spinoff “The Good Fight,” with her last appearance occurring one month before the series finale in November 2022. “Elsbeth” premiered this February and has already been renewed for a second season.
At this point, only three performers (all women...
Preston was awarded the 2013 Best Drama Guest Actress Emmy for her seventh of 14 “Good Wife” appearances, which were spread over six seasons. After landing a second bid for that series in 2016, she showed up in five episodes of the Paramount+ spinoff “The Good Fight,” with her last appearance occurring one month before the series finale in November 2022. “Elsbeth” premiered this February and has already been renewed for a second season.
At this point, only three performers (all women...
- 5/10/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Elliot Stabler’s story is ending on NBC… but the story is not over.
Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 5 has secured an official renewal for the 2024-2025 season, but the Christopher Meloni-fronted drama will move to Peacock.
The decision means that Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Stabler are being split up again. Due to their shows being under the NBCUniversal window, Meloni and Hargitay will probably continue to crossover between both shows.
Law & Order: Organized Crime has consistently lagged behind Law & Order: Svu and the original Law & Order on Thursdays, but that can be attributed to the later 10/9c timeslot.
The series has always been available the next day on Peacock, so there’s a good chance it has been attracting healthy viewership on the streaming platform given that the show has earned a renewal.
Unlike the other two Law & Orders on NBC, Organized Crime has adopted a more serialized approach,...
Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 5 has secured an official renewal for the 2024-2025 season, but the Christopher Meloni-fronted drama will move to Peacock.
The decision means that Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Stabler are being split up again. Due to their shows being under the NBCUniversal window, Meloni and Hargitay will probably continue to crossover between both shows.
Law & Order: Organized Crime has consistently lagged behind Law & Order: Svu and the original Law & Order on Thursdays, but that can be attributed to the later 10/9c timeslot.
The series has always been available the next day on Peacock, so there’s a good chance it has been attracting healthy viewership on the streaming platform given that the show has earned a renewal.
Unlike the other two Law & Orders on NBC, Organized Crime has adopted a more serialized approach,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Paul Dailly
- Monsters and Critics
Law & Order Svu has helped give Mariska Hargitay a platform where she could change lives, much like the show changed hers. Her passionate championing of women’s rights especially have led some to wonder if Hargitay is a feminist. It’s a label she wondered about herself.
What Mariska Hargitay thought of the word feminist New York, NY – April 10: Mariska Hargitay is seen at the film set of the ‘Law and Order: Special Victims Unit’ TV Series on April 10, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images)
Svu features Hargitay’s Olivia Benson often solving a variety of crimes. This includes domestic cases and crimes against women. Her reaction to the Svu fanbase inspired her to create the Joyful Heart foundation, which is dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence in real life. In an interview with Bust, given the actor’s activism, Hargitay was asked...
What Mariska Hargitay thought of the word feminist New York, NY – April 10: Mariska Hargitay is seen at the film set of the ‘Law and Order: Special Victims Unit’ TV Series on April 10, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images)
Svu features Hargitay’s Olivia Benson often solving a variety of crimes. This includes domestic cases and crimes against women. Her reaction to the Svu fanbase inspired her to create the Joyful Heart foundation, which is dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence in real life. In an interview with Bust, given the actor’s activism, Hargitay was asked...
- 5/10/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Get ready for a gripping episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” as Season 25 Episode 13, titled “Duty to Hope,” airs on NBC at 9:00 Pm on Thursday, May 16, 2024. In this intense installment, the Svu team is on a race against time to track down a pattern assailant before his crimes escalate to murder.
As the search for the assailant intensifies, tensions run high within the team. Detective Fin finds himself grappling with the emotional fallout when he must contend with the suspect’s aggrieved son, adding an extra layer of complexity to the investigation.
Meanwhile, Ada Carisi feels the pressure to close the case quickly in order to ease public concern, but the stakes are higher than ever as the clock ticks down. With each passing moment, the urgency to apprehend the assailant mounts, leaving no room for error.
Join the Svu team as they navigate the twists and turns of this high-stakes case,...
As the search for the assailant intensifies, tensions run high within the team. Detective Fin finds himself grappling with the emotional fallout when he must contend with the suspect’s aggrieved son, adding an extra layer of complexity to the investigation.
Meanwhile, Ada Carisi feels the pressure to close the case quickly in order to ease public concern, but the stakes are higher than ever as the clock ticks down. With each passing moment, the urgency to apprehend the assailant mounts, leaving no room for error.
Join the Svu team as they navigate the twists and turns of this high-stakes case,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
It’s official: There will no longer be an all Law & Order Thursday night on NBC. For its fifth season, Law & Order: Organized Crime is moving to the streaming service, Peacock. That breaks it up from airing Thursday nights after Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU, which also means that chances are there won’t be many (if any) crossovers. And of course, that leads to the inevitable question of what that means for the will they/won’t they slow burn of Detective Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) and Svu‘s Captain Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay). Organized Crime was created by Dick Wolf, Matt Olmstead, and Ilene Chaiken. It follows the detectives of the Organized Crime Control Bureau as they take on New York City’s most vicious and violent criminal syndicates. It brought Meloni back to the world of Law & Order in 2021, via a two-part crossover with...
- 5/9/2024
- TV Insider
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 25 Episode 13 “Duty to Hope” May 16 2024 Preview & Spoilers
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 25 Episode 13 episode titled Duty to Hope!
Find out everything you need to know about the Duty to Hope episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Duty to Hope Season 25 Episode 13 Preview
Get ready for an intense and gripping episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” airing on NBC at 9:00 Pm on May 16, 2024. In “Duty to Hope,” the Svu team is on a race against time to track down a pattern assailant before his crimes escalate to murder. With lives on the line, the pressure is on to stop the perpetrator before it’s too late.
Meanwhile, Fin finds himself navigating a delicate situation when he must contend with...
Find out everything you need to know about the Duty to Hope episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Duty to Hope Season 25 Episode 13 Preview
Get ready for an intense and gripping episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” airing on NBC at 9:00 Pm on May 16, 2024. In “Duty to Hope,” the Svu team is on a race against time to track down a pattern assailant before his crimes escalate to murder. With lives on the line, the pressure is on to stop the perpetrator before it’s too late.
Meanwhile, Fin finds himself navigating a delicate situation when he must contend with...
- 5/9/2024
- by News
- TV Regular
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
NBCUniversal’s Emmy FYC House is set to return for its third annual pop-up activation at The Aster in Los Angeles from May 16 through May 22.
Additionally, on Wednesday night, Peacock will host their official FYC event for “The Traitors,” a reality show where contestants move into a castle and compete on challenges to earn money for a prize pot. The event will take place at the Ebell in Los Angeles. The panelist list includes host/producer Alan Cumming, as well as exec producer Toni Ireland and Sam Spector, the wardrobe stylist.
At the Aster, the NBCU FYC Emmy showcase features brands including Peacock, NBC, Bravo and Universal Studio Group. The event aims to highlight creatives from their Emmy-eligible shows.
There will be opportunities for TV Academy and guild members to look at props, costumes and behind-the-scenes photos from various series.
Confirmed guests include Alison Brie, Andy Cohen, Carson Daly, Chance the Rapper,...
Additionally, on Wednesday night, Peacock will host their official FYC event for “The Traitors,” a reality show where contestants move into a castle and compete on challenges to earn money for a prize pot. The event will take place at the Ebell in Los Angeles. The panelist list includes host/producer Alan Cumming, as well as exec producer Toni Ireland and Sam Spector, the wardrobe stylist.
At the Aster, the NBCU FYC Emmy showcase features brands including Peacock, NBC, Bravo and Universal Studio Group. The event aims to highlight creatives from their Emmy-eligible shows.
There will be opportunities for TV Academy and guild members to look at props, costumes and behind-the-scenes photos from various series.
Confirmed guests include Alison Brie, Andy Cohen, Carson Daly, Chance the Rapper,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety Film + TV
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
May kicked off with Variety celebrating the Power of Women New York, where Glenn Close helped honor – and have some fun on the red carpet with – Mariska Hargitay. In Sydney, Anya Taylor-Joy stunned in a gold ensemble at the “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” premiere and Austin Butler was in Beverly Hills taking part in an Emmy FYC event for “Masters of the Air.”
Daniel Radcliffe celebrated his first Tony nomination for his work in “Merrily, We Roll Along” at the awards’ annual nominees press junket. And that was John Legend in a “Barbie”-pink suit performing at City Year Los Angeles’ 13th annual Spring Break gala.
Keep checking back here all month long for more celeb photos from Hollywood, New York and beyond.
Daniel Radcliffe celebrated his first Tony nomination for his work in “Merrily, We Roll Along” at the awards’ annual nominees press junket. And that was John Legend in a “Barbie”-pink suit performing at City Year Los Angeles’ 13th annual Spring Break gala.
Keep checking back here all month long for more celeb photos from Hollywood, New York and beyond.
- 5/6/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
It's hard to imagine Law & Order: Special Victims Unit without Mariska Hargitay's Olivia Benson and Christopher Meloni's Elliot Stabler. Whether they work together or not, the early seasons of the show built a strong foundation not only for their working partnership, but also for a complicated interpersonal dynamic.
Of course, viewers were initially drawn to Svu because of the big franchise name and the scandalous element of sex crimes. But the majority stayed for Bensler, whether they were together or separated by circumstance. What many casual viewers don't know is the secret behind the origin of these iconic characters.
Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler Names Origin
Although nepotism is a burning issue for many celebrities in the industry right now, there is nothing wrong with honoring your loved ones through the projects you create. Dick Wolf, being the TV industry titan that he is, had enough creative freedom...
Of course, viewers were initially drawn to Svu because of the big franchise name and the scandalous element of sex crimes. But the majority stayed for Bensler, whether they were together or separated by circumstance. What many casual viewers don't know is the secret behind the origin of these iconic characters.
Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler Names Origin
Although nepotism is a burning issue for many celebrities in the industry right now, there is nothing wrong with honoring your loved ones through the projects you create. Dick Wolf, being the TV industry titan that he is, had enough creative freedom...
- 5/5/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Sophia Bush, an American actress, stands at an average height for an American woman, measuring 5ft 4in (162.6 cm).
Sophia Bush Overview Actress’s Perspective on Body Standards Height Comparison with Other Actresses Advocating for Body Positivity and Empowerment Personal Life and Relationships Career Highlights and Net Worth Sophia Bush: Facts, Rumors, and Everything in Between Sophia Bush’s Quotes About Life, Love, and Success Elegance and Glamour: Sophia Bush’s Show-Stopping Appearance at Maxim Event
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...
Sophia Bush Overview Actress’s Perspective on Body Standards Height Comparison with Other Actresses Advocating for Body Positivity and Empowerment Personal Life and Relationships Career Highlights and Net Worth Sophia Bush: Facts, Rumors, and Everything in Between Sophia Bush’s Quotes About Life, Love, and Success Elegance and Glamour: Sophia Bush’s Show-Stopping Appearance at Maxim Event
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
Mariska Hargitay’s Unyielding Efforts to Keep Kelli Giddish on Svu The recent departure of Kelli Giddish from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has sparked significant discussions amongst fans and co-stars alike. One of the most poignant aspects of this development involves Mariska Hargitay, who plays Olivia Benson on the show. Her efforts to retain Giddish exemplify the deep connections formed on the set. “I exhausted every outlet that I had but unfortunately it did not work out for Amanda Rollins,” Hargitay sorrowfully noted in a moving testament to her attempts to keep her colleague on board. The Emotional Impact
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- 5/4/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Law & Order Svu star Mariska Hargitay has shown no signs of slowing down after 25 years of playing Olivia Benson. But playing a character as long as Hargitay has runs a risk of being typecast. It was a risk, however, that Hargitay didn’t seem to care about.
Mariska Hargitay embraces being Olivia Benson Mariska Hargitay | Raymond Hall/Gc Images
Not even Hargitay would’ve imagined she’d end up playing Svu detective Olivia Benson for so long. The character has changed Hargitay’s life in more ways than one, giving her the kind of acting career she strived to achieve for decades. Then Olivia Benson would go on to motivate Hargitay’s activism, inspiring her to create the Joyful Heart Foundation. Joyful Heart would go on to help real victims of sexual and domestic abuse, allowing Hargitay to personally reach real-life people who needed help.
It’s why Hargitay...
Mariska Hargitay embraces being Olivia Benson Mariska Hargitay | Raymond Hall/Gc Images
Not even Hargitay would’ve imagined she’d end up playing Svu detective Olivia Benson for so long. The character has changed Hargitay’s life in more ways than one, giving her the kind of acting career she strived to achieve for decades. Then Olivia Benson would go on to motivate Hargitay’s activism, inspiring her to create the Joyful Heart Foundation. Joyful Heart would go on to help real victims of sexual and domestic abuse, allowing Hargitay to personally reach real-life people who needed help.
It’s why Hargitay...
- 5/4/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Law & Order Svu star Mariska Hargitay took a break from solving dark crimes on her hit show when she appeared in The Love Guru. The feature was a lighthearted comedy based on a character created by Mike Myers. Myers and Hargitay would eventually become good friends, which led to Hargitay’s involvement in the film.
But when they met each other for the first time, Hargitay didn’t know what to make of Myers.
How Mariska Hargitay reacted to Mike Myers Mike Myers | Patrick McMullan / Getty Images
Myers’ The Love Guru was based on a character the comedian came up with in the 90s named Guru Pitka. Before the character’s cinematic debut, the Austin Powers star spent much of his time workshopping and refining the persona on the comedy circuit. Hargitay once confided that she became a part of the Guru’s comedic act before the pair had even officially met.
But when they met each other for the first time, Hargitay didn’t know what to make of Myers.
How Mariska Hargitay reacted to Mike Myers Mike Myers | Patrick McMullan / Getty Images
Myers’ The Love Guru was based on a character the comedian came up with in the 90s named Guru Pitka. Before the character’s cinematic debut, the Austin Powers star spent much of his time workshopping and refining the persona on the comedy circuit. Hargitay once confided that she became a part of the Guru’s comedic act before the pair had even officially met.
- 5/4/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Variety held their annual Power of Women event Thursday, May 2 at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, in New York City. Honorees included Anitta, Mariska Hargitay, Shonda Rhimes, and Amy Schumer, along with presenters that included Glenn Close, Bela Bajaria, Bruna Marquezine, and Sascha Seinfeld.
IndieWire caught up with Francesca Scorsese, who’s featured as an “Up Next” talent in Variety’s issue, on the event’s red carpet, where she reflected on working with Luca Guadagnino in HBO’s 2020 limited series “We Are Who We Are.” “He’s the most amazing, sweetest guy. Very eccentric, but that’s the best part about him,” Scorsese said. “It was really cool because I got to experience another filmmaker. You know what I mean? I grew up being on my dad’s film sets and seeing his directing style and just like literally just like living in that world.”
“I saw similarities but...
IndieWire caught up with Francesca Scorsese, who’s featured as an “Up Next” talent in Variety’s issue, on the event’s red carpet, where she reflected on working with Luca Guadagnino in HBO’s 2020 limited series “We Are Who We Are.” “He’s the most amazing, sweetest guy. Very eccentric, but that’s the best part about him,” Scorsese said. “It was really cool because I got to experience another filmmaker. You know what I mean? I grew up being on my dad’s film sets and seeing his directing style and just like literally just like living in that world.”
“I saw similarities but...
- 5/3/2024
- by Vincent Perella
- Indiewire
Mariska Hargitay’s Passionate Advocacy for Co-star Kelli Giddish Amid the dramatic twists and turns of Law & Order: Svu, one storyline that captured the attention of fans was the departure of Kelli Giddish, who has been a pivotal part of the show since her introduction in 2011 as Detective Amanda Rollins. In August 2022, it was confirmed that Kelli Giddish would be leaving the show in Season 24. Her departure sparked a significant reaction from both fans and co-stars alike. Mariska Hargitay, who plays Captain Olivia Benson, was reportedly at the forefront, challenging the decision made by the show’s executives.
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- 5/3/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
When a somber mood sets over the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit set, one could feel the emotional weight of departures that not even the show’s strong leads could prevent. The Heartfelt Exit of Kelli Giddish Kelli Giddish’s announced departure from Law & Order: Svu, after portraying beloved character Detective Amanda Rollins for 12 years, struck fans profoundly. Her farewell Instagram post highlighted her deep connection to both the character and the Svu community, expressing gratitude for the years she spent with the team and marking her exit as a ‘great privilege’. The dynamics within the show’s leadership, however,
The post Why Mariska Hargitay Couldn’t Stop Kelli Giddish’s Law & Order Svu Exit first appeared on TVovermind.
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- 5/3/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Mariska Hargitay’s Powerless Moment Against Dick Wolf’s Decision Mariska Hargitay, admired for her long-standing role as Olivia Benson and as an executive producer on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, faced a situation where even her considerable influence couldn’t sway a significant decision. Despite her efforts and continued advocacy, she was unable to prevent the departure of her co-star Kelli Giddish, who portrayed Det. Amanda Rollins. I had conversations with Dick , and Kelli also had them, and obviously we all wanted her to stay, Hargitay said, highlighting the extensive, yet unsuccessful attempts to keep Giddish on the show. Unfortunately,
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- 5/3/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
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
Anitta is one of Variety’s Power of Women honorees this year!
The 31-year-old Brazilian singer looked lovely on the red carpet at the annual event on Thursday afternoon (May 2) in New York City.
Anitta was joined by fellow honorees Amy Schumer, Mariska Hargitay, and Shonda Rhimes, as well as event host Amber Ruffin and special guest Glenn Close.
Later in the day, Anitta attended the Global Citizen Now event at Spring Studios.
In her interview for the Variety feature, Anitta talked about how a recent mystery illness changed her outlook on both life and music.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Now I appreciate death so much. I thought I was going to die. And if I did, I wanted to be sure I left behind a body of work that I felt truly represented me and the sounds I love. I’d already had the hits; I already did it by the numbers.
The 31-year-old Brazilian singer looked lovely on the red carpet at the annual event on Thursday afternoon (May 2) in New York City.
Anitta was joined by fellow honorees Amy Schumer, Mariska Hargitay, and Shonda Rhimes, as well as event host Amber Ruffin and special guest Glenn Close.
Later in the day, Anitta attended the Global Citizen Now event at Spring Studios.
In her interview for the Variety feature, Anitta talked about how a recent mystery illness changed her outlook on both life and music.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Now I appreciate death so much. I thought I was going to die. And if I did, I wanted to be sure I left behind a body of work that I felt truly represented me and the sounds I love. I’d already had the hits; I already did it by the numbers.
- 5/3/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
All the pieces are in place for Rollins to return if Law & Order: Svu decides to bring her back full-time.
Rollins has helped with a few cases before, but there was a difference: she had a full-time job elsewhere.
On Law & Order: Svu Season 25 Episode 11, Rollins was bored out of her mind during her first day of unemployment, but an Svu case came along. The only thing standing in her way now is Benson.
Mariska Hargitay said in a recent interview that she was lobbying to get Rollins back on set for Season 26. Hargitay had tried to keep the character in the cast when Rollins was written out the first time but was overruled.
No new deal has been inked yet, but Svu did a great job setting everything up so Rollins can either recur more regularly or return to Svu.
Amanda Rollins was one of Svu's most popular secondary characters,...
Rollins has helped with a few cases before, but there was a difference: she had a full-time job elsewhere.
On Law & Order: Svu Season 25 Episode 11, Rollins was bored out of her mind during her first day of unemployment, but an Svu case came along. The only thing standing in her way now is Benson.
Mariska Hargitay said in a recent interview that she was lobbying to get Rollins back on set for Season 26. Hargitay had tried to keep the character in the cast when Rollins was written out the first time but was overruled.
No new deal has been inked yet, but Svu did a great job setting everything up so Rollins can either recur more regularly or return to Svu.
Amanda Rollins was one of Svu's most popular secondary characters,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Jack Ori
- TVfanatic
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” star Mariska Hargitay gave a powerful speech on Thursday in New York during Variety‘s Power of Women event, presented by Lifetime. The two-time Emmy winner, who celebrated 25 years of “Svu” this year, was honored at the event for her work as an advocate for sexual assault survivors.
Hargitay took the stage at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum following an introduction by her close friend, Glenn Close. After many years of acting, “she still finds the heart, the art and the power in her craft,” Close said of Hargitay.
With the New York rape conviction for Harvey Weinstein recently overturned, Hargitay themed her speech around the impossibility of reversing her own strongly-held convictions about listening to survivors and fighting back.
“I want to talk today about reversing convictions,” Hargitay said. “It’s impossible to reverse my conviction that survivors matter, that what happened to us matters,...
Hargitay took the stage at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum following an introduction by her close friend, Glenn Close. After many years of acting, “she still finds the heart, the art and the power in her craft,” Close said of Hargitay.
With the New York rape conviction for Harvey Weinstein recently overturned, Hargitay themed her speech around the impossibility of reversing her own strongly-held convictions about listening to survivors and fighting back.
“I want to talk today about reversing convictions,” Hargitay said. “It’s impossible to reverse my conviction that survivors matter, that what happened to us matters,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Maya Rudolph and Jake Gyllenhaal are both returning for a Saturday Night Live threepeat.
The actors have been tapped to host SNL‘s final two episodes of Season 49, NBC announced Thursday.
More from TVLineSVU's Mariska Hargitay Reveals the Real Reason Benson and Stabler Didn't Kiss in Season 24Svu's Mariska Hargitay Is Trying to Get Kelli Giddish Back for Season 26Nbc's Bid on NBA Package May Include 2 Primetime Games Per Week (Report)
Rudolph — who previously served as an SNL cast member for seven years, and now leads Apple TV+’s Loot — is up first, hosting the May 11 installment. It will be her third time hosting,...
The actors have been tapped to host SNL‘s final two episodes of Season 49, NBC announced Thursday.
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Rudolph — who previously served as an SNL cast member for seven years, and now leads Apple TV+’s Loot — is up first, hosting the May 11 installment. It will be her third time hosting,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit- Pictured: (l-r) Mariska Hargitay, Ice T — (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC) For over two decades, Ice-t has worked alongside Law & Order: Svu star Mariska Hargitay, the heart and soul of the show both on-screen and off. Hargitay joined the series in its premiere season back in 1999, with Ice-t arriving a season later. Their long partnership gives Ice-t unique insight into Hargitay’s talent, both as an actor and as a director of numerous episodes throughout the show’s run. (Click on the media bar below to hear Ice-t) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ice_T_Mariska_SVU_.mp3 Law & Order: Svu airs Thursday nights 8/7c on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock.
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- 5/2/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Get ready for an emotionally charged episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” as Season 25 Episode 12, titled “Marauder,” airs on NBC at 9:00 Pm on Thursday, May 9, 2024. In this gripping installment, Agent Sykes finds herself grappling with the anniversary of her sister’s disappearance, struggling to cope with the unresolved trauma.
Meanwhile, Benson becomes immersed in a cold case from Manhattan, sensing that it could hold the key to providing closure for both herself and Agent Sykes. As the two investigators delve deeper into the case, they uncover shocking truths and unexpected connections that shed new light on the mysteries of the past.
With powerful performances and compelling storytelling, “Marauder” promises to deliver an unforgettable viewing experience for fans of the long-running series. Join Benson, Agent Sykes, and the rest of the Svu team as they navigate the complexities of justice and seek solace in the face of tragedy.
Meanwhile, Benson becomes immersed in a cold case from Manhattan, sensing that it could hold the key to providing closure for both herself and Agent Sykes. As the two investigators delve deeper into the case, they uncover shocking truths and unexpected connections that shed new light on the mysteries of the past.
With powerful performances and compelling storytelling, “Marauder” promises to deliver an unforgettable viewing experience for fans of the long-running series. Join Benson, Agent Sykes, and the rest of the Svu team as they navigate the complexities of justice and seek solace in the face of tragedy.
- 5/2/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 25 Episode 12 episode titled Marauder!
Find out everything you need to know about the Marauder episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Marauder Season 25 Episode 12 Preview
In the upcoming episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” titled “Marauder,” airing on NBC at 9:00 Pm on May 9, 2024, viewers are in for an emotionally charged and suspenseful installment.
Agent Sykes, portrayed by Jamie Gray Hyder, finds herself grappling with personal demons as the anniversary of her sister’s disappearance weighs heavily on her mind. Struggling to cope with the unresolved trauma, Sykes navigates through a storm of emotions while attempting to maintain her composure in the face of professional challenges.
Meanwhile, Captain Olivia Benson,...
Find out everything you need to know about the Marauder episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Marauder Season 25 Episode 12 Preview
In the upcoming episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” titled “Marauder,” airing on NBC at 9:00 Pm on May 9, 2024, viewers are in for an emotionally charged and suspenseful installment.
Agent Sykes, portrayed by Jamie Gray Hyder, finds herself grappling with personal demons as the anniversary of her sister’s disappearance weighs heavily on her mind. Struggling to cope with the unresolved trauma, Sykes navigates through a storm of emotions while attempting to maintain her composure in the face of professional challenges.
Meanwhile, Captain Olivia Benson,...
- 5/2/2024
- by News
- TV Regular
If you were frustrated when former Law & Order: Svu partners Benson and Stabler didn’t smooch in a pivotal Season 24 episode, get in line behind the procedural’s star.
“Chris [Meloni] 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,” Svu‘s Mariska Hargitay tells Variety in a new interview.
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“Chris [Meloni] 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,” Svu‘s Mariska Hargitay tells Variety in a new interview.
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- 5/1/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
The impresario behind the Law & Order franchise, Dick Wolf, once threatened to fire Svu star Mariska Hargitay when she cut her hair, according to Variety. He also told her there’s no crying in TV. But after 25 seasons of Svu, Hargitay told the trade mag, “He makes me stronger,” while acknowledging their working relationship has been “ugly at times.”
Hargitay told Variety that she and Wolf now have a “beautiful, mutual respect” and that in spite of “gnarly” negotiations, he has become something of a paternal figure to her,...
Hargitay told Variety that she and Wolf now have a “beautiful, mutual respect” and that in spite of “gnarly” negotiations, he has become something of a paternal figure to her,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.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.
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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.
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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
Bensler fans all remember that Law & Order: Svu promo for Season 24 Episode 12 where Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) are holding each other’s faces and look like they’re just about to kiss. When the episode aired, this emotional Benson and Stabler scene never happened. After much fanfare, Hargitay reveals key details about this almost lip lock in a new interview. “To be honest with you, Chris [Meloni] 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,” the actress tells Variety. “Obviously Dick [Wolf] gets final say. It’s his show and he didn’t want that.” Ever since Stabler’s return to Benson’s world after his abrupt exit a decade ago and his wife Kathy’s tragic death, Bensler fans have been hoping that the former partners would finally get together.
- 5/1/2024
- TV Insider
If Kelli Giddish’s imminent Law & Order: Svu encore whets your appetite for a lot more Amanda Rollins, know that series front woman Mariska Hargitay sees you — and is doing what she can to make that happen.
Former series regular Giddish reprises her role as Rollins this Thursday, May 2, when a runaway bride calls Svu for help on the day of her wedding, and Rollins pitches in on her day off.
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Former series regular Giddish reprises her role as Rollins this Thursday, May 2, when a runaway bride calls Svu for help on the day of her wedding, and Rollins pitches in on her day off.
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- 5/1/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
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 has put its cast through some difficult episodes. Actors like Mariska Hargitay have been very candid in the past about how the show’s darker subject matter affected her. But Kelli Giddish might’ve been even more disturbed by certain episodes, especially ones involving children.
How Kelli Giddish dealt with the tougher episodes of ‘Law & Order Svu’ Kelli Giddish | Arturo Holmes/WireImage
Giddish knew what she was signing up for when she was first cast in Svu. She’d already guest-starred on Law & Order Svu as another character four years prior to landing the role of Amanda Rollins. She even appeared in Wolf’s other spin-off Criminal Intent. But guest-starring on the show was much different than being a series-regular.
As detective Rollins, Giddish was consistently exposed to more than a few haunting crimes. Some of which could be hard to shake off when Giddish could relate to them personally.
How Kelli Giddish dealt with the tougher episodes of ‘Law & Order Svu’ Kelli Giddish | Arturo Holmes/WireImage
Giddish knew what she was signing up for when she was first cast in Svu. She’d already guest-starred on Law & Order Svu as another character four years prior to landing the role of Amanda Rollins. She even appeared in Wolf’s other spin-off Criminal Intent. But guest-starring on the show was much different than being a series-regular.
As detective Rollins, Giddish was consistently exposed to more than a few haunting crimes. Some of which could be hard to shake off when Giddish could relate to them personally.
- 5/1/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Barbra Streisand left a comment on Melissa McCarthy‘s Instagram page that has truly shocked everyone who has seen it so far.
Melissa attended Center Theatre Group’s Ctg Gala on Sunday night (April 28) and looked gorgeous in a white dress and blazer. She attended the event with director Adam Shankman and they posed together on the red carpet.
The next day, Melissa shared photos on Instagram from the event.
“Pastels only to honor the incredible @matthewbourne13 at the @ctgla gala last night with this fella @adamshankman !! Thiiiiis much closer to my dream of dancing on stage...
Melissa attended Center Theatre Group’s Ctg Gala on Sunday night (April 28) and looked gorgeous in a white dress and blazer. She attended the event with director Adam Shankman and they posed together on the red carpet.
The next day, Melissa shared photos on Instagram from the event.
“Pastels only to honor the incredible @matthewbourne13 at the @ctgla gala last night with this fella @adamshankman !! Thiiiiis much closer to my dream of dancing on stage...
- 4/30/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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
When it comes to being a diehard fan of NBC‘s long-running crime procedural, Law & Order: Svu, knowing every detail about Olivia Benson’s (Mariska Hargitay) cases might seem like a requisite, but perhaps there are little-known facts to yet to be uncovered. Below, we’re breaking down 10 things you didn’t know about Svu ranging from filming locations to a character being the namesake for a superstar’s pet. Security Clearance In 2009, Svu was the first episodic series ever permitted to film on location at U.N. headquarters in New York City. Jailhouse Rock The show has filmed at a real working prison in Goshen, New York, and employed specially made drones for key scenes. Raymond Hall/Gc Images The Way It Is The series currently films on the former Law & Order stages in Manhattan, commemorated with a street sign — Law & Order Way. Craftsman Peter Scanavino has a...
- 4/28/2024
- TV Insider
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
Updated May 9: Peacock has confirmed the show’s move from NBC and noted that John Shiban will return as showrunner.
Previous: NBC’s loss is Peacock’s gain — again.
Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Peacock is putting the finishing touches on a deal that would see Law & Order: Organized Crime move from NBC to the streamer for a fifth season consisting of 10 episodes.
Reps for Peacock, NBC, producers Universal Television and executive producer Dick Wolf declined to comment, as a deal has yet to officially close.
Marking a return to the L&o world for franchise favorite Chris Meloni, Organized Crime has overperformed on Peacock with the streamer serving as the streaming home for all things Dick Wolf. Once the deal is formalized, Peacock will now have a Wolf original series to go with next-day episodes of NBC’s already renewed L&o flagship as well as Svu.
Previous: NBC’s loss is Peacock’s gain — again.
Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Peacock is putting the finishing touches on a deal that would see Law & Order: Organized Crime move from NBC to the streamer for a fifth season consisting of 10 episodes.
Reps for Peacock, NBC, producers Universal Television and executive producer Dick Wolf declined to comment, as a deal has yet to officially close.
Marking a return to the L&o world for franchise favorite Chris Meloni, Organized Crime has overperformed on Peacock with the streamer serving as the streaming home for all things Dick Wolf. Once the deal is formalized, Peacock will now have a Wolf original series to go with next-day episodes of NBC’s already renewed L&o flagship as well as Svu.
- 4/25/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Get ready for a gripping episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” as Season 25 continues with Episode 11 titled “Prima Nocta,” airing at 9:00 Pm on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, exclusively on NBC. In this intense installment, viewers will be drawn into the heart-wrenching story of a runaway bride who reaches out to the Svu for help on the day of her wedding.
As the Svu team springs into action to assist the distressed bride, Rollins steps up to lend a hand, even on her day off. With tensions running high and emotions running wild, the episode promises to deliver a rollercoaster of twists and turns as the team unravels the truth behind the bride’s desperate plea for help.
Filled with suspense, drama, and powerful performances, “Prima Nocta” is a must-watch for fans of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” Don’t miss out on the action, airing at 9:00 Pm on Thursday,...
As the Svu team springs into action to assist the distressed bride, Rollins steps up to lend a hand, even on her day off. With tensions running high and emotions running wild, the episode promises to deliver a rollercoaster of twists and turns as the team unravels the truth behind the bride’s desperate plea for help.
Filled with suspense, drama, and powerful performances, “Prima Nocta” is a must-watch for fans of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” Don’t miss out on the action, airing at 9:00 Pm on Thursday,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
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.
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The little girl had no idea there was a show being filmed, nor did she recognize Ice-t, the witness noted.
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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.
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The little girl had no idea there was a show being filmed, nor did she recognize Ice-t, the witness noted.
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- 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
Yes, Virginia, there is an Olivia Benson.
The line between Mariska Hargitay’s on- and off-screen lives recently became really blurry, when a young girl reportedly interrupted a Law & Order: Svu location shoot in New York City to ask the actress to help her find her mother.
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The line between Mariska Hargitay’s on- and off-screen lives recently became really blurry, when a young girl reportedly interrupted a Law & Order: Svu location shoot in New York City to ask the actress to help her find her mother.
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- 4/17/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Olivia Benson to the rescue! Mariska Hargitay isn’t a real-life cop, but that didn’t stop her from stepping into protector mode when a little girl needed help. The Law & Order: Svu star was filming an episode of the popular NBC drama in a New York City park when a child who’d been separated from her mother mistook her for an actual police officer.
Hargitay apparently didn’t miss a beat when the girl approached her, according to reports. She swiftly paused filming to help the child find her mom, with whom she was soon reunited.
Mariska Hargitay is seen taking a break from filming ‘Law and Order: Svu’ help a child at the Fort Tryon Playground on April 10, 2024 in New York City | Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images
Hargitay, 60, was filming a scene for Law & Order: Svu Season 25 in Manhattan’s Fort Tryon Playground on April...
Hargitay apparently didn’t miss a beat when the girl approached her, according to reports. She swiftly paused filming to help the child find her mom, with whom she was soon reunited.
Mariska Hargitay is seen taking a break from filming ‘Law and Order: Svu’ help a child at the Fort Tryon Playground on April 10, 2024 in New York City | Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/Gc Images
Hargitay, 60, was filming a scene for Law & Order: Svu Season 25 in Manhattan’s Fort Tryon Playground on April...
- 4/17/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Law & Order: Svu is taking Maddie’s (Alison Elaine) kidnapping case—which haunted the squad, especially Captain Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) —to trial, with a twist! In the April 18 episode, “Combat Fatigue,” the squad is on edge. “It’s going to start off with a twist. You might be like, ‘Oh no, they put the end of the episode at the beginning,'” Peter Scanavino (who plays Ada Sonny Carisi) tells TV Insider. “But what you think is the end is just the beginning, and it just gets kind of weirder and weirder from there. And you really get to see the insane psychology behind George from Canada.” This trial will challenge Carisi, especially when it comes to “going up against somebody that is unorthodox but still trying to do that within the rules of the criminal justice system,” teases the star. As a sneak peek, which you can watch above,...
- 4/17/2024
- TV Insider
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