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Mariska Hargitay, who plays Olivia Benson on, and Chris Meloni, who recently returned to the franchise as Elliot Stabler on, know that fans are eager for the two former partners to ignite their romance onscreen. But Meloni played coy about whether or not that will happen when both shows return to NBC in September. “I think it’s going to be a collaborative effort between both showrunners and Mariska and I to figure it all out.

’s historic 23rd season followed by the return of with its second installment. Ahead of the big night, NBC released a dramatic new teaser for ’s back-to-back episodes, which shows Olivia Benson’s (Mariska Hargitay) life in danger. Picking up after the events of the action-packed season 22 finale, a congressman played by Ben Rappaport is identified as a suspect in the sex-for-housing case. “Congressman Howard, you’re a sexual predator.

Just kiss already! That’s what Law & Order fans have been yelling at Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson for years, and their latest set photo only leaves the shippers wanting more.

Is it hot in here or no???

Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay are sending fans into a frenzy with a steamy behind-the-scenes snapshot.Over the weekend, one Twitter user posted photos showing Meloni and Hargitay on set, portraying their iconic characters — Detectives Elliot Stabler an Olivia Benson — in a passionate kissing scene.«Can y'all imagine if one day @Chris_Meloni and @Mariska posts a picture like this pretending they are kissing with the caption #Rehearsing,» the fan wrote.

Law & Order verse to reprise his role as Elliot Stabler on as well as his own series, , fans of the series reawakened their hopes that the detective would begin a romantic relationship with his former partner Olivia Benson (Hargitay). Well, it looks like the actors are dead-set on giving the people what they want.

Mariska Hargitay has starred as Lieutenant Olivia Benson on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit for 22 seasons and counting, and we couldn't imagine the series without her. MORE: Law & Order fans hopeful new spin-off will see the return of this fan favouriteBut what do you know about the 56-year-old TV star's life away from NBC drama? From her famous parents to her loving husband and three adorable children, find out everything you need to know about Mariska Hargitay's family here. . . Charlotte

Mariska Hargitay has got jokes! The 57-year-old “Law & Order: SVU” star had some fun toying with fans in an Instagram video on Thursday.

Mariska Hargitay has got jokes! The 57-year-old star had some fun toying with fans in an Instagram video on Thursday. She first thanked fans for their support after she shared that she'd sustained multiple leg injuries in a previous post. «I want you to know I'm fine, I'm fine, I'm fine, no surgery, thank god,» she shared. Hargitay then went on to reference the mysterious letter that Detective Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) wrote to her character, Detective Olivia Benson, on the show, the

Olivia Benson is impressed. Mariska Hargitay reached out to an 11-year-old girl who made headlines for foiling an attempted kidnapping with wisdom she learned from watching Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

is halfway through its first season, Christopher Meloni is opening up to ET’s Kevin Frazier about what drew him back to Dick Wolf’s TV universe, where things are headed for Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) following their emotional reunion, and why his butt may need a publicist of its own. When it was first announced that Meloni would be reprising his role as Stabler in an all-new spinoff, it came as a huge surprise to longtime fans of the franchise, especially after the actor

She may be known to SVU fans as Detective Olivia Benson, but to Mariska Hargitay’s father, she was just his daughter. Mariska, who has starred on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since 1999, is the daughter of bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay and Playboy Playmate Jayne Mansfield.

SVU fans may be surprised to learn that Mariska Hargitay’s mother, Jayne Mansfield, is a Hollywood veteran just as famous as she is (if not more.) Mariska, who has starred as Detective Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since 1999, is the daughter of bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay and Playboy Playmate Jayne Mansfield.

Law & Order fans may be surprised to learn that Mariska Hargitay‘s siblings also work in Hollywood. Hargitay, who is best kown for her role as Detective Olivia Benson (now Commander) in NBC’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, has two full siblings and three half-siblings.

With more than 30 years in Hollywood, Mariska Hargitay‘s plastic surgery opinions have changed over time. Though Hargitay, who is best known for her role as Detective Olivia Benson on NBC’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, hasn’t confirmed any procedures she’s done, she’s made it known that she’s not opposed to plastic surgery by any means—though she does prefer the more “natural look.”

Law & Order fans have shipped Detective Olivia Benson and Detective Elliot Stabler since season 1, but what about the actors who play them? Have Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni ever dated? Sorry to disappoint, SVU fans, but it looks like Hargitay and Meloni’s on-screen chemistry stays on screen.

She’s played Detective Olivia Benson for more than a decade, but Law & Order fans may be surprised to know that Mariska Hargitay‘s parents, Mickey Hargitay and Jayne Mansfield, are just as famous as her. Yup. Detective Benson comes from Hollywood royalty.

He may be known as Detective Elliot Stabler to Law & Order fans, but Christopher Meloni‘s kids just know him as dad. Meloni, who shares two children with his wife Sherman Williams, made his debut as Detective Stabler in the Law & Order spinoff, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, in September 1999.

Now you know! Taylor Swift revealed the whereabouts of her cat Meredith after fans questioned why they hadn’t seen the beloved pet in photos.

Christopher Meloni has made his long-awaited return to the world “Law & Order” and now says that a romance between fan-favourites Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler isn’t off the table.

If they don’t know already, fans may be surprised to learn that Mariska Hargitay‘s husband is Peter Hermann, a.k.a. Charles Brooks from Younger. But how did they meet? And what’s their relationship like? Well, we answer those questions ahead.

She may be Detective Olivia Benson to Law & Order fans, but to Mariska Hargitay‘s kids, she’s just known as mom. Hargitay, who has starred on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit for the past 20-plus years, is the mother of three children with her husband, Peter Hermann.

is Danielle Moné Truitt as Sgt. Ayanna Bell, who is put in charge of a newly formed task force to bring criminal masterminds down, including Richard Wheatley (Dylan McDermott) and the people behind the murder of Elliot Stabler’s (Christopher Meloni) wife.

Mariska Hargitay and Chris Meloni joined forces in an emotional crossover event between and the new spinoff, Olivia Benson (Hargitay) and Elliot Stabler (Meloni) finally reunited in the two-hour event, which saw the shocking death of Stabler's wife, Kathy (Isabel Gillies), sparking Stabler's quest for justice. It was the reunion fans had been waiting almost a decade for after Meloni exited nine years ago. To celebrate the moment, both Meloni and Hargitay posted to Instagram. Sharing a throwback

Stabler and Liv, together again — but not on great terms. Christopher Meloni‘s character made his long-awaited return during on the Thursday, April 1, episode of Law & Order: SVU, making his first appearance since his 2011 exit from the show.

Since his rise to fame as Detective Elliot Stabler in the Law & Order franchise, fans have wondered about who Christopher Meloni‘s wife Doris Sherman Williams is and how they met before he became one of the most successful stars on television.

An unbreakable bond — on and off screen. Mariska Hargitay and Chris Meloni first met on the set of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 1999, when they were cast as Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler, respectively.

Christopher Meloni is opening up about what fans are most looking forward to in his return to Law & Order – Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson’s reunion.

Christopher Meloni returns as Stabler in “Law & Order: Organized Crime.” In the series, premiering April 1 (9 p.m.

Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler are finally back together. NBC has released the first promo, which teases the long-awaited reunion, in Law & Order: SVU‘s April 1 two-hour crossover event.

We’re just a few short weeks until Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler are officially together again on our screens!

A reunion 10 years in the making. #SVU and #OrganizedCrime crossover event, April 1 on @NBC pic.twitter.com/TGJGj6RSyx

Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni chat with each other during a break from filming on Monday (February 8) in New York City.

NBC has set a date when Christopher Meloni will return as Elliot Stabler to the Law & Order television franchise.

Christopher Meloni's anticipated return as Elliot Stabler on has been set for a two-hour crossover event starting Thursday, April 1 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, NBC announced Thursday, reuniting him with Mariska Hargitay's Olivia Benson after nearly a decade.Meloni will then launch into his spinoff at 10 p.m.

teasing their long awaited reunion as Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler. The two actors have been teasing fans with selfies on their respective Instagrams as they have started filming new episodes together.