Why Mariska Hargitay Wanted Law and Order: Svu to Tackle Benson’s Physical Limitations
Twenty seasons.
Mariska Hargitay has played Olivia Benson for 20 seasons of Law & Order: Svu.
The NBC drama is now tied with the original Law & Order and Gunsmoke as the longest-running scripted live-action series, and Hargitay has been there since the start.
It's a momentous accomplishment, one the Emmy-winning actress is reflecting on.
"It's just been amazing and a gift," Hargitay told E! News.
"And for me, especially, so fresh.
We've talked about this a little bit before, that I've been on the same show for 20 years and yet I feel like with all the cast changes, I keep getting to be on a new show with new energies and all these new, all these amazing actors.
It has been an unspeakable...
