Mariska Hargitay on Being the Longest Running Female Character in a TV Drama

Mariska Hargitay tells Drew what it's been like to be part of the longest-running drama on TV and gushes over her husband Peter Hermann.
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Mariska Hargitay on Being the Longest Running Female Character in a TV Drama
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[@smileyfan16]

Mariska is a ray of sunshine and a unicorn. She is such a good person. I love her so much. She deserves everything.

[@hallmarkaddict8455]

100% facts!! 👏👏👏

[@mjrotondi5086]

Smileyfan16. You don't even know her. Idol worship is so corny. You know NOTHING about her, never have and never will. THIS IS AN ACTRESS, ACTING ON A TV TALK SHOW.

[@claudinefaure4897]

@@mjrotondi5086 ???????

[@itravisoni]

We don't know what kind of person She is. We like to watch Her work on SVU though. I pray for Her daily.

[@abrilflores0057]

​@@mjrotondi5086what a hate you have

[@aliciarenee2218]

The way Mariska talks about her husband is so beautiful! That was truly a match made in heaven!! She’s a wonderful person all around

[@rietakahashi3820]

Yes i can listen to the story all day.

[@jazzyjaz9108]

Benson is one of the best and most influential characters to ever exist. Love her❤

[@alexandraanderson3988]

Agreed

[@johntirado-glover3574]

Drew is killing it with her talk show. This is her purpose, her time. A true transparent individual who hasn't let her past define her. Sending a lot of love, and continued success with the show, plus with everything you touch in life. Awesome human being 🙆‍♂️

[@anastasiaguadagnino77]

Mariska is literally my favorite celeb she is everything! What a gem

[@AVintageNerd]

On my first date with my husband we stopped at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. We lite candles for our loved ones. He’s not a very religious man so it just made it extra special. We both felt pulled to go inside. 3 years later we married there. 17 yrs married now with three kids. He’s my favorite person. I feel very lucky and I wish that for everyone who wants it ❤️

[@sleek1297]

I absolutely love Mariska, she’s so beautiful inside and out. Hands down my favorite actress

[@originaltommy]

Damn that is definitely the best thing I've seen all day long. Love Drew, Love Mariska. It's so refreshing to watch 'celebrities' being real. Thank you so much!

[@belindaalvarez840]

Mariska is my Hero!!! seen an episode of L&O SVU made see that what happen to me was not right! i felt it was wrong, but i didn't know what it was! until i saw that episode!! I would Love to meet her! That would be a dream come true!

[@myetthwe2098]

I am so sorry about what you've gone through. Whatever it was, it never should've happened. I hope that you find the strength and support you need to deal with your trauma. It might not mean much coming from a stranger on the Internet, but I'm sending love and prayers to you.

[@bohobutterfly7911]

Amen to that!! Mariska deserves all the happiness, I wish her all the health & happiness for her!! Also, true about what Drew's done with her show. You're a ray of sunshine as well ❤️✌️

[@debbieleewilham8515]

She is one of my Hero's, For Real.She is our advocate for abused ppl n it's wonderful how she represents 💛

[@djstonedog]

Earlier this week I was watching a movie both her parents (Mickey Hartigay and Jayne Mansfield) were in called "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter"...it was such a fantastic and very, very funny movie. Both were a delight to watch (go check it out you guys!). I can see where Marishka gets her talents and looks from. I wish her even more continued joy and success.

[@liveicelive]

I love Mariska and SVU! I also Peter and Younger!! Two of my favorites!! 😁❤️🥰

[@lloydhollins3802]

Mariska is the best actress around on a powerful show like Law and Order SVU. Love you Mariska and Thank you and Ice T for sticking around so many years.❤

[@angelwings7930]

It’s a sick show about rape. Wake up.

[@lloydhollins3802]

@@angelwings7930 If it a sick show why it been around 23 seasons. If you don't like this show it ok. The show has a lesson to learn for everyone. You Wake Up this is what's happening in the world.

[@alexandraanderson3988]

Now that I’m older I’m kind of surprised He sticked around for that long since he’s a rapper. Not a fan of his rap career I only found out he was a rapper as I got older but I’m glad now he stayed cause of his fin character he’s so hilarious and funny without even trying lol they both do actually😊

[@chloehaywood2236]

Totally random but I love Mariska’s outfit, the grey jacket with the black is 👌🏼

[@mirandayanka7430]

Put the respect on her name 😎 what an actual queen I love her so much

[@nicoleperez3134]

I love MH. She is amazing!!! My spouse and I enjoy watching SVU. I have the best memories when we would escape the world and rent hotel rooms and binge watch SVU. I love this show!!!

[@oliviamarie2004]

When she talked about Bob Saget I almost cried

[@alexandraanderson3988]

Yeah and he came on the show too so sad 😞

[@mallorytx]

What a lovely woman. I’m sorry to say I had no idea who she was until I watched this clip. I don’t watch allot of prime time network television though. Thanks Drew, this was a delightful little chat to witness and a great way to get to meet Mrs. Mariska (sorta, lol). ☺️

[@judycunningham5687]

Love her!! She is a legend in night show on t.v.!!

[@andypike1234]

I´m stunned. I guess true love still existis. Happy for her.

[@royestondsouza4069]

Can't imagine she's Jayne Mansfield's daughter. She matters and has made such a huge positive impact on us.....with her larger than life persona and her magnificent performance on SVU....and more importantly, the relevance of this series....in this nasty society that we live in. I love you Mariska...hope someday I can meet you...in the flesh!!!

[@melrox8809]

I love Mariska & Peter. Also love Drew Barrymore.

[@Veromac100]

This made me so emotional ! I love Mariska and I love Drew!!

[@jeanetteschock4744]

One of my favorite people ❤

[@jordanlash2268]

Congrats very deserveing. Amazing human being

[@AnnieWarbux]

(Drew's talk show...) Mariska, "It's a Love Show!"❣ Sweet🤗

[@weneverchange]

And the show just keeps getting better and better 😍

[@johnpatterson4816]

Bravo Mariska!!!Your'e one of the best characters on TV. Been a fan of SVU since the beginning. Keep up the great work.

[@vickystewart3328]

Love her so much! I’ve watched this show from day one. She’s a bad ass! Love love love her! This show is awesome 😊 I love the fact that they always go the extra mile for the victims and usually justice is done! I kinda wanted to see her and Elliott Stabler get together as a couple but that would have messed up the whole storyline. But then again?

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

I tried, but just couldn’t keep watching after Chris left. The writing went downhill and the grittiness disappeared.

[@rietakahashi3820]

She’s the reason I still watch svu after all these years

[@lizalee6666]

There is still hope for me! Single and 33! I can make it happen ♥️

[@melissamonaghan5044]

Always hope you’ll get their when the time is right let it come that way don’t chase or force it ❤

[@holliejacobs1833]

omg u can tell how obsessed with her husband she is, love to see it

[@dalpowers]

I Love Her And she knew she was in Love In Church On My Bday!! 😜😱❤️💯

[@moirasim7738]

Mariska is so authentic and vulnerable, which lends itself to receiving love. Kudos all around

[@mandyfernandez]

She is the bestt and so is Drew ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rebeccamoney1589]

I LOVE THIS STORY ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌟

[@brettwescott2793]

There's always a handful of episodes you remember from SVU the Bob Saget episode is one of them

[@alexandraanderson3988]

Aww Bob I wasn't a big fan of him nor did I watch full house as much but I remember him for their sos sad. Rip!🙏🙏🙏

[@robinmiller5217]

I would love to meet her in person a spend a whole day with her in NYC

[@alexandraanderson3988]

Omg I always thought about that if I ever got to meet her. If we could spend not necessarily the whole day together but take part of the day to go to a like restaurant and have a meal not that she’ll have for me or take time out of her busy schedule to hang out with me😁😂😭

[@claudinefaure4897]

@@alexandraanderson3988 OMG ! I used to be a visitor in New York and I never never thought about that...well I'm the kind person who crosses the street when there's some instalment on the sidewalk ...

[@Barracuda24-f3w]

So beautiful inside and out! My favorite.

[@piroskafustos7525]

Nagyon szeretem Mariskát. Fantasztikusan játszik!

[@loriwingfield]

I remember on ER - she was great on this show too!

[@carlyt99]

Love LASVU!! And she as Olivia is my favorite character on that show!!!

[@Felicia_The_Creative]

I love her! She’s so pretty!❤

[@williamlarson275]

Love her

[@pana6572]

Love you Ms Mariska and GOD bless you 🙏🙌❤️ my favorite detective Boss Lady 🙌 Law &Order SVU

[@Existentialnausea]

If I could pick a mom other than my mom, I'd pick Mariska

[@alexandraanderson3988]

Wouldn’t that be nice😊

[@oliviamarie2004]

When she talked about her Husband Peter I thought yes I need a love like that

[@gaylelizabeth]

Mariska and Peter ♥️ divine Love ♥️

[@Garsons-oq4lh]

Fun fact: Gunsmoke (1955-1975) produced 635 episodes in its 20 seasons. SVU will not surpass that until the 19th episode of its twenty-ninth season. Due to the actors' strike season 25 will be short at 13 episodes but then if seasons 26-28 maintain a 22 episode count. However, because Mariska missed 6 episodes in season 8, she will not surpass 635 until the 3rd episode of season 30.

[@Brianchristenson-g6w]

The reunion with Benson and Stabler was so awesome

[@inescintron1445]

I LOVE YOU TO MS DREW BERRY MOORE ❤️ 💓 💖 💗 💕 ♥️ ❤️ 💓 💖 💗 💕 ♥️ ❤️ 💓 💖 💗 💕 ♥️ ❤️

[@inescintron1445]

SHE'S BEAUTIFUL AND A GREAT ACTRESS 👍 👌 😍

[@jamierogers9721]

I feel like best friends just happened here 🤣🤣❤️

[@77jellowoman]

We love you!!!! Both of you!!! 🤣

[@inescintron1445]

I LOVE HER ❤️

[@abe_froman8360]

I'm almost certain that obnoxiously large flower Drew is wearing squirts water.

[@fuzzywuzzy9885]

😂 I was thinking that too! 😂

[@hallmarkaddict8455]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FOER7]

Omg I love her so much I'm a fan of hers she is amazing in acting or in real life I just love hearing her voice she is awesome happy birthday mariska and thanks drew fo4 having mariska om ur show u r lucky girl and her friend ally don't look 87 is she fr she looks like she in her 30s I'm amazed I'm shook

[@alexandraanderson3988]

The Comment she made on her turning 87 got me laughing 😆😁😅 but I know she was probably just kidding

[@FOER7]

@@alexandraanderson3988 lol

[@shutoshkarmakar]

Yes Mariska

[@Starlexis8]

She SVU'd the Eggleston mother goose and found me Scarlet then Deanna

[@armandoucles5346]

At certain tones and volumes in Mariska's voice, I can hear her legendary mom Jayne Mansfield.

[@Starlexis8]

Joyfully Utopic

[@brittv9525]

loveeee

[@karencicconex586]

I Love it 【❤️】👏

[@carlesbofarullandreu497]

Magnífica entrevista

[@mandilorenify]

💖 you mummy Mariska xxx xx

[@klaus-dieterkoch363]

Nelson Sardelli was with mother Jayne in Germany in 1963, while filming HOMESICK FOR ST. PAUL.

[@raywhittaker3426]

I have always had the hotts for her she is so beautiful ❤️

[@Starlexis8]

The foundation of truth

[@michaelhogg324]

Bob was so AWESOME and is still missed to this day! Goodbye and Godspeed Danny Tanner!

[@Whitewolf1827]

I love you mariska

[@perryjones7771]

JANE IS SO PROUD OF YOU.

[@marrivera5032]

where can i see it complete?

[@ChloeArgo]

Nice show, Drew. New sub :)

[@lisab9590]

❤️

[@RockerRed]

👍👍Thank you! Thank you!👍👍💚

[@richard-en2dx]

❤

[@100samanthamarie]

Has anyone else ever thought she looks like The Caso Cerrado Judge????? 😆 They could be fraternal twins.

[@alexandraanderson3988]

Who?

[@100samanthamarie]

@@alexandraanderson3988 You don’t know Dr. Polo. It’s a question for asking Latinos (Mexicans, Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Dominicans). :)

[@kendravoracek3636]

❤❤

[@alexandraanderson3988]

Not to be rude or offensive 😢😮 but she kind of looks like a teddy 🧸 bear here I could just hold and squeeze her tbh 😩🫂🤗😊😁 aww 🥰❤ lmaooo she's seems so sweet

[@MoreGraceJohansson]

I’m Drew wanting to know all about Mariska and Peter’s first date lmaooo

[@coreymishler6337]

Happy Northern Hemisphere Spring 21 March

[@melissamonaghan5044]

If I ever have a daughter I will be namer her Mariska

[@Starlexis8]

@Drew Barrymore = DB = KP

[@rossanaglasgow2561]

Law and Order SVU the BEST TV series ever

[@legendary2553]

I love u Olivia benson

[@robinmiller5217]

I'm German and Irish

[@CountryWatchdog]

Please correct this IMMEDIATELY, Drew Barrymore Show. This is NOT true. It ONLY applies to primetime TV characters, not characters across all parts of the schedule. For instance, Marlena Evans on "Days of Our Lives" is definitely in the running for longest running female character in a TV drama. SPECIFY, Drew Barrymore. Say "Primetime TV."

[@carrieb1414]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 wow. Who tf cares

[@CountryWatchdog]

@@carrieb1414 People who care about actual history. Not the alternate version that "The Drew Barrymore Show" producers, and by extension, through her omission, Mariska Hargitay herself, made up.

[@carrieb1414]

@@CountryWatchdog lol geez. Lighten up.

[@jdjd2124]

She also played Spencer's mom in Pretty Little Liars!

[@alexandraanderson3988]

Who?

[@Buzzbar94]

Nope.... Lesley Fera played Spencer's mum although they do share a strong resemblance.

[@creativesoulwriter8864]

No, but the actress who does has said she gets mistaken for Mariska a lot.

[@Ryan-zt2xw]

Olivia Benson is the most iconic female character in TV history. I can’t think of anyone else who comes close

[@alexandraanderson3988]

Yeah totally agree

[@paullong4853]

😀

[@Dabman007]

She is even more beautiful than her younger self

[@zahrazaveri8140]

🤍 4:00

[@davidwatson3456]

That's Jane's Mansfields daughter

[@inescintron1445]

💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@tudorjason]

PRIMETIME TV drama! Some daytime female characters have been or were on TV longer.

[@carrieb1414]

Lol so? 😂

[@franciscoporras9332]

Check her in on KZbin

[@henny8883]

Love her but why did law and order even have to do Florida like that???

[@franciscoporras9332]

Please look for the Mexican actress Alma Delia Fuentes,looks like her 🤔👀☝️😭

[@debbieleewilham8515]

5 yrs. Oh 'ell no I m wit you got to go see ya bye bye 😊😂👏