News about Mariska Hargitay

Law & Order: Organized Crime is FINALLY renewed for a fifth season - but the SVU spinoff is leaving NBC for a new network

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 25, 2024
Law & Order: Organized Crime fans can breathe a sigh of relief after the series was renewed for a fifth season. Sources said the show is finalizing a deal for an upcoming season featuring 10 episodes, which is significantly fewer than previous seasons, according to Deadline. Last month, it was reported that the series' renewal wasn't certain due to its relatively low ratings and multiple changes in showrunners.

What is Third Man Syndrome? Inside the spooky phenomenon where people in danger feel a presence by their side which helps them survive - only to discover there was nobody there

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 25, 2024
Third Man Syndrome is a phenomenon that occurs in times of distress and crisis and people have reported feeling it during near death experiences. People from around the world have reported a spirit or unknown presence that provides comfort, solace or support during traumatic experiences and it sometimes even guides them to safety. The term, which is sometimes referred to as The Third Man Factor, resurfaced on social media after it was referenced in an episode of Law & Order SUV last month.

Mariska Hargitay is mistaken for real-life cop as she helps lost child reunite with her mother while filming Law & Order: SVU in New York City

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 17, 2024
Mariska Hargitay sprung to action to help reunite a lost child with her mother after getting mistaken for an on-duty police officer in New York City . While filming the final episodes of season 25 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit last week, the two-time Emmy winner, 60, put her more than two decades portraying a member of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) on TV to good use. Like her character, Captain Olivia Benson, the actress quickly provided comfort to the lost little girl, who 'was completely oblivious to the film crew,' an eyewitness told People . The witness noted that the 'little girl had been separated from her mother in the Anne Loftus Playground in Fort Tryon Park and enlisted Hargitay for help' after noticing the police badge on her belt.

Mariska Hargitay shines a light on Sexual Assault Awareness Month in a slender silhouette at the Empire State Building in NYC

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 5, 2024
Mariska Hargitay spoke out on behalf of the victims of sexual assault as she helped shine a light on the issue at the Empire State Building in New York City on Friday. The Law and Order: In an eloquent speech before deciding to abandon the switch, a SVU actress and activist, 60, whose Joyful Heart Foundation received a generous gift from Taylor Swift earlier this week, spoke of the work she has done for 20 years. 'My head just exploded when I first noticed the country's sexual assault and domestic violence statistics on SVU,' said actress Olivia Benson, who has appeared as detective and now Captain Olivia Benson on the hit police show for a quarter-century.

Vanessa Ray of Blue Bloods admits she and her partner Landon Beard adopted a baby last year, and Mariska Hargitay's husband Peter Hermann assisted them in the process

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 1, 2024
Vanessa Ray of Blue Bloods revealed this week that she and her husband Landon Beard had adopted their first child, a baby boy, this year, much later than last year. Isaac Ray Beard was born on November 7th and the actress, 42, told PEOPLE on Thursday that the adoption was a 'whirlwind' for the couple. As Peter Hermann and his partner Mariska Hargitay's two adopted children of their own, she said she and her co-star Peter Hermann 'graciously' led them through the process.

Mariska Hargitay and Ice-T hit the mean streets of New York City to film Law & Order: Special Victims Unit ahead of show's 25th anniversary

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 1, 2024
When filming scenes for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in New York City on Thursday morning, Mariska Hargitay and Ice-T were caught. When filming on new episodes of the fan-favorite police procedural series, the 60-year-old actress and her 66-year-old costar were seen in costume as Captain Olivia Benson and Sergeant Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola. In the chilly East Coast winter weather, the Primetime Emmy Award-winning performer, who recently gave her the best wishes on her birthday, stayed warm while wearing a black trench coat over a matching crewneck jacket.

Ice-T turns 66!Mariska Hargitay leads stars wishing longtime Law & Order: Special Victims Unit co-star a happy birthday - and wife Coco pays sweet tribute too

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 17, 2024
With Mariska Hargitay and wife Coco leading tributes, Ice-T was clearly feeling the birthday love as he approached 66 on Friday, February 16. The O.G. is a magazine that publishes articles about women. Original Gangster's long-serving Law & Order: Mariska a co-star on the Special Victims Unit shared a special b-day note to him from the beginning of their hit crime drama series. 'I'm on the set, on a Friday,' the actress, 60, said while looking straight into the camera, while other cast members and crew members worked on a scene just feet away.' We're shooting in the morgue today, but it's a special day today,' she continued. 'You want to know why? It's a good day, and it's a day to celebrate because it's Ice-T's birthday.'

This weekend, we have the 20 best shows to watch On Demand: From Netflix to Channel 4: Our experts sift through thousands of choices so you don't have to

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 16, 2024
In our analysts' picks of the best shows to watch On Demand right now, ripping thrillers, romantic comedies, and period dramas are all included. The experts have chosen their top 20 shows to watch this weekend, as well as reviewing new launches. Find out what to watch this weekend by clicking here.

Mariska Hargitay wears statement suede coat for Knicks game with her son August Hermann in New York City

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 9, 2024
On Thursday evening, Mariska Hargitay watched the New York Knicks face the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden. The 60-year-old performer was joined by her son, August Hermann, 17, as they watched the home team lose to the visitors with a score of 108-122. During the game, the Primetime Emmy Award-winning actress, who recently attended a star-studded anniversary bash, wore a striped button-up shirt underneath a light brown trench coat.

Mariska Hargitay, 60, enjoys RARE outing with son August, 17, as the duo snag courtside seats to New York Knicks game

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 31, 2024
On Tuesday night, Mariska Hargitay enjoyed a rare outing with her 17-year-old son August Hermann. The actress, 60, - who recently celebrated Law & Order: SVU's 25th anniversary - snagged courtside seats to the New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden. The pair were seated next to Michael J. Jennifer Grey, Fox, his wife Tracy Pollan, and Dirty Dancing actress Jennifer Grey are among the many guests on the show.

After walking the runway at New York Fashion Week, Ice-T and Coco Austin's daughter Chanel Nicole, 8, now has an AGENT

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 17, 2024
Chanel, Ice-T and Coco Austin's daughter, is only eight years old, but she already has a following in Hollywood. The couple announced that their daughter had recently hired an agent. You should know that Chanel and Ryan Buggle [who plays Noah, the son of Mariska Hargitay's Olivia Benson] have the same agents.' We didn't even know that there was. Coco, 44, told People, she just got an agent.

Mariska Hargitay wows in a sparkling silver gown at the Law & Order: SVU's 25th anniversary bash in NYC alongside Ice-T, Christopher Meloni and Kelli Giddish

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 17, 2024
Mariska Hargitay looked nothing less than stunning in her shimmering silver gown as she reunited with her Law & Order: SVU castmates to mark a significant milestone in their beloved crime drama, which has been broadcast on NBC since 1999. The 59-year-old Golden Globe winner's return to an anniversary party, including Ice-T, Christopher Meloni,Kelli Giddish, and Dann Florek, was greeted with joy as she reconnected with costars from her past and present, including Ice-T, Christopher Meloni,Kelli Giddish, and Dann Florek. She wowed in her stunning frock, adorned with chunky sequins, hugging every curve of her empathetic frame. The mother-of-three, who was with her husband Peter Hermann at the galah, styled her chic ensemble with black strappy heels and her lustrous brunette locks in glamorous waves.

Mariska Hargitay was caught filming Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in Brooklyn, just one day after a friend assaulted her in her 30s

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 12, 2024
Now that the holiday season has come, many are returning to work, including Law & Order's Special Victims Unit's Mariska Hargitay. On Thursday, January 18 at 9 p.m. ET, the 59-year-old actor was seen filming new scenes for the show's 25th season. The actress was shot and killed by a friend just one day after she revealed she had been assaulted by a relative when she was in her 30s.

After Taylor Swift's song Karma, Mariska Hargitay's daughter, Amaya, 12, helped name their Siamese cat: 'She wasn't having it any other way.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 11, 2024
Mariska Hargitay had a little help finding the newest addition to her family, an adorable Siamese cat, after Taylor Swift's 2022 visit to Karma in a 'full circle' moment back in November. With support from her 12-year-old daughter Amaya Hermann, who 'wasn't having it any other way,' the 59-year-old Emmy winner chose the 'fitting, fair, and flawless' moniker.'

Mariska Hargitay, 59, reveals she was raped by a friend in her 30s and says she 'checked out of her body' during terrifying assault

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 10, 2024
Mariska Hargitay has admitted that she was assaulted by a relative while she was in her 30s. Law & Order: During the horrific assault in a heartbreaking first-person essay for People, a SVU actress, now 59, 'checked out of her body.'

Mariska Hargitay of Law & Order: SVU says she is 'stronger than I've ever been' as she approaches 60: 'I'm so proud of it and I'm grateful'

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 10, 2024
As she approaches her 60th birthday, Mariska Hargitay proudly announced that she is 'better than I've ever been.' The actress, who was in possession of People magazine's most recent issue, spoke out about her impending triumph: "I'm proud of it and I'm grateful." She will reach her 60th birthday in two weeks and will mark the 25th anniversary of her hit series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in September.

Olivia Benson's cat has a higher net worth than her NFL boyfriend Travis Kelce, with the feline worth approaching $97 million compared to the Chiefs' $40 million

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 8, 2024
Travis Kelce has already had to endure chuckles about his international superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift 'putting him on the map,' but it's likely that the Kansas City Chiefs star would also have to battle with her cats for fame. Despite being a two-time Super Bowl champion, Kelce's fortune isn't to blame for the pop star's felines. According to AllAboutCats.com, Swift's cat Olivia Benson, who she adopted in 2014, ranks third on the Forbes-style Ultimate Pet Rich list. That makes the cat, named after Mariska Hargitay's 'Law & Order: SVU', more valuable than Swift's tight end beau.

Mariska Hargitay shares RARE selfie with son August, 17, as they enjoy a family safari in Kenya with Peter Hermann

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 4, 2024
Mariska Hargitay and her partner Peter Hermann took their son on a safari in Kenya over the holidays in August. The law and Order: The Special Victims Unit actress, 59, and her Younger alum husband, 56, largely escape from the spotlights that the entertainment industry revolves around. But this holiday was an exception, and Mariska - who named her new cat after Taylor Swift's song Karma - snapped a selfie in a jeep while the family explored the nature preserve.

Taylor Swift is mocked by Gen Z for 'cringe' comment with too many exclamation marks and emojis (but millennials leap to her defence!)

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 4, 2023
Taylor Swift, 33, recently commented on a blog by actress Mariska Hargitay, who revealed that after Taylor's song 'Karma' she referred to her new cat. Taylor remarked about it being a 'full circle moment' as her cat is named after Mariska, but Gen Z was quick to condemn Taylor. One wrote, "No one in history has ever used the full circle emoji."

Taylor Swift 'loves' that Mariska Hargitay named her new cat after her song Karma: 'Nothing has ever come more full circle!'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 4, 2023
In an Instagram post honoring a touching feline tribute, Taylor Swift finally replied to Mariska Hargitay tagging her. The Law & Order: Last Thursday, a SVU producer-star, who will be turning the big 6-0 next month, revealed that she had adopted an adorable Siamese cat and named the kitty after one of the 33-year-old pop star's songs.

Mariska Hargitay names her cat Karma in honor of Taylor Swift's hit song - after singer named her feline Olivia Benson after Law & Order: SVU star: 'Karma is a cat!'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 30, 2023
Taylor Swift's followers are going crazy over the name of Mariska Hargitay's new cat. Since the song on Swift's album Midnights, the Siamese feline has been named Karma. Olivia Benson, one of Shake It Off singers' most popular cats, is named after Mariska's portrayal of Law and Order: SVU.

Mariska Hargitay cuts a chic figure alongside a stylish Jane Fonda ahead of being honored at the Women's Media Awards in New York

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 20, 2023
On Thursday, Mariska Hargitay and Jane Fonda were as chic as ever at the Women's Media Awards, hosted at The Whitby Hotel in New York. The Law & Order SVU 59 actress turned into a chic figure in a maxi grey skirt paired with white heels. A black leather jacket was draped over her shoulders. Mariska, who recently attended a Taylor Swift concert with her daughter, wore her brunette tresses in light curls for the evening.

As they stand in the stands during a US Open match, Mariska Hargitay was seen on rare public outing with her son August 17, 17 years old

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 8, 2023
Mariska Hargitay was seen on a rare outing with her son, August 17, in Queens, New York, on Thursday afternoon. The Law And Order: During the 2023 US Open, a woman named SUV as a 59-year-old woman and her eldest child eagerly took part in all the high-intensity sport from courtside seats. Until her husband Peter Hermann, 56, joined them in the stands, the actress had some one-on-one time with August.

Mariska Hargitay's husband Peter Hermann's 19 years with her partner: the best dance of my life.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 29, 2023
On the couple's 19th wedding anniversary, Mariska Hargitay posted a throwback snapshot of her wedding night with husband Peter Hermann. The 59-year-old actress, who participated in the 4th Annual Joyful Heart Walk earlier this month, posted a snapshot of her first dance with her 56-year-old husband from their wedding on August 28, 2004. '19 years.' Best dance of my life. When tagging photographer Lara Porzak, Hargitay captioned the photo as "only dance of my life."