Mariska Hargitay on Naming Her Cat After Taylor Swift's "Karma" and 25 Years of Law & Order: SVU

Mariska Hargitay dishes on Molly Shannon sending her a video for her birthday, the surprise party her husband threw her that involved her children singing to her and what she's looking forward to in the new season of Law & Order: SVU.
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Mariska Hargitay on Naming Her Cat After Taylor Swift's "Karma" and 25 Years of Law & Order: SVU
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[@lolRhiannon]

The impact Mariska and her show has made on the culture around assault on women, women taking control of their lives and bodies - she changed the game and has done so for decades.

[@doublefeature]

thank you for mentioning this! she does such amazing things behind the scenes w/ victims. so many people could have just left this as an acting job but she has such a great heart.

[@kayleenward5526]

OLIVIA is my girl crush❤😅 and I love that there's also been some episodes about men being victims of assault or abuse. That's something that doesn't get brought to the table enough. And the awareness exposing how child predators work their young victims is gutwrenching yet educational. I've watched reruns over and over and over again & it still never ever gets old!!! Love me some OLIVIA BENSON 💕

[@nicksiii]

​@@kayleenward5526she's my girl crush too❤

[@myrddinmekel206]

I don't know if you've seen other recent interviews. If not, please do because I think that the reason why she didn't leave her acting job is also partly because of a personal experience.

[@maggmail6]

Well said!!

[@sharonshin4574]

Awesome interview with Mariska!! Can’t believe she is sixty!! She is GORGEOUS!! Love Law and Order SVU!!! Her cat is cute. Karma is a pretty name.

[@batiabensenor6179]

❤

[@LaineMann]

SHE’S. SIXTY!!!!!?

[@DeAnnaYork-jf9yu]

​@@LaineMannYea!!!! She looks amazing!!!!

[@dragonboy718]

@@LaineMann with a 12 yo son?

[@Ritapita73]

Mariska is every bit the Goddess her mother was. L&O is life.

[@gergemall]

Yes ❤

[@carina9295]

And the Governator was her TV movie dad…

[@pacsnc]

Beautiful woman!!

[@Buzzbar94]

Something else her husband did for her 60th was to repair and restore her mother's old piano as a gift. There is a photo of Jayne both at the piano and also the piano restored at the venue Mariska's party was held. Such a beautiful gesture for her husband to do on such an important milestone.

[@m.g.7475]

Jesus, he's a dreamboat for that. Nevermind his double handsomeness.

[@777butterscotch]

What a sweet soul she makes me so happy

[@javierav8930]

She’s the one person I would be completely starstruck to see

[@Kryptonian4449]

Marisha out here aging like fine wine 🍾 🍇.

[@seanohall1201]

Met her last year when I was working on Blue Bloods and she is this genuine in real life at work. This woman is an absolute gem

[@susanbarkdoll2575]

When my pregnant daughter-in-law was stabbed repeatedly in broad daylight in a park, jeopardizing the lives of her 3-year-old toddler and unborn child, her only thoughts that maintained her strength were Olivia Benson's lines from SVU. That show has done SO much for women. I hope she realizes the great things she has down. Thank you and keep the hope going.

[@charlottegordon8959]

Oh my god. I hope she’s ok. I can’t imagine 😢

[@doublefeature]

ICON. mom was an icon, she's an icon. protect her at all costs. she does so much great work behind the scenes w/ victims. we have tvs playing at work and i have been watching the marathon USA is doing w/ SVU. have so many people come in and be like 'SVU? love it.' she's BELOVED.

[@mhkb24]

I always felt connected to Mariska because of her moms accident happening in my home town and to see her hit these big milestones after tragedy at a young age is truly wonderful.

[@helenlloren5172]

I came here to look for videos of her. I watch SUV every day. I'm a girl, and i can't help but feel obsessed with her. 😭😭 She's truly amazing ❤❤❤

[@emilyo.5309]

I'm 35 and started watching Law and Order and Law and Order SVU kind of young. I've grown up with SVU. Love her as Olivia so much!

[@Annapurna818]

My favourite actress.

[@heathermiller5765]

Mine too! 😁 Season to season, the cast of SVU as a whole has been great, and she still stands out. Absolutely love her 🥰

[@wishingonthemoon1]

Omg I love her so much. She’s gorgeous, kind, and just a boss.

[@jademeyer8155]

I'm 26 years old and started watching SVU last year and am obsessed.

[@ba5660]

I had the chance to get a quick word with her at a knicks game, she’s amazing

[@victorianovak7479]

Mariska is the best. She is my hero on and off screen

[@anniedonikian6468]

She looks so real for sixty wow 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@shahartley]

I met her before. She's one of the most genuine people around.

[@nattywho]

She seems like such a down to earth person and I love me some Law & Order…all of them!!! Love that interaction with she and Taylor and her cat is beautiful!!!

[@cynthiariley1782]

wow she looks litterally 35 years old! beautiful woman like her mother!❤

[@mareir]

She looks so more like her mom as she gets older. Love them both. ❤

[@trb1589]

25 years of the same show is unreal

[@Snippets-of-Mendi]

Awe... I couldn't click on this video fast enough. Such a fan of Mariska. In fact, every time my husband and I visit NYC from Washington State I am constantly on the lookout hoping to run into filming. Happy 60th Birthday Mariska! You look better than ever! ❤

[@lashendawest7509]

We love mariska hargitay and jimmy fallon

[@margholtz]

She has such a sweet, magical voice, I can listen to her for hours...

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Awesome interview love mariska she is one of most beautiful women on tv so real, and genuine love her spirit been watching Law ,and order SVU for years shes definitely doesnt look like shes almost 60 she don't look a day over 40 congratulations on the 25th season👏🏽👏🏽❤.

[@Bernicemarie]

The fact that Mariska named her cat after Taylor (after Taylor named her cat after Mariska’s character) is so sweet. Mariska is an icon and does so much behind the scenes and cares for victims ❤

[@Karrikua]

Aww she’s so sweet

[@wegotthis247]

She’s simply AWESOME🙌🙌🏻🙌🏼🙌🏽🙌🏾🙌🏿 It’s GREAT to have a show 3 generations of women in my family have watched. lol lol how much Ice-T has evolved, along with many others lead by Mariska!!!

[@casseyboo89]

She’s gorgeous. Honestly looks like shes in her mid- 40’s. And her outfit and hair snap

[@chrissybee4713]

Love her! She is so lovely.

[@heathermiller5765]

Her character Olivia is so intense, so to see how different she is IRL is just elating. Love her and her energy 😊❤

[@michaelhiggins1692]

Her, Salma Hayek, and J-Lo just keep getting better with age

[@Liegh00]

This woman is Gorgeous 😍❤️♥️🥰King Mariska

[@somerset8088]

Beloved. The perfect modifier to describe this Queen of NYC. Love Mariska ❤

[@kt9166]

Mariska is so fortunate to be doing exactly what she loves, with people she loves, and for 25 years! And SVU has eclipsed the flagship series in that it stands for empowering women and children. I know Dick Wolf is proud of what they have done and will continue to do. Mariska and Ice will travel together into TV history together.

[@COMPFUNK2]

Last night’s SVU was insane.

[@stevenklein3195]

Such a great show!! She looks incredible!! Watch it whenever I can. She is SVU !!

[@Courtneyhuggins1]

Oh she look so beautiful! Can’t believe she’s 60!!! Don’t even look it! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@pah3108]

🗣️BEST TV MOMENT, from Olivia Bentson, SVU "BTW, I have a donut, this year..." 😆🤣😁😂

[@RichRobben1]

Holy smokes!!! 60 looks incredible!!! What an amazing performer and woman!!! And she is looking more and more like her mom, everytime I see her

[@lilianahuwu956]

SHES AMAZING AND DESERVES THE WORLD. I went down the rabbit whole of other interviews and I feel her energy and voice don't change. she's so lovely.

[@danielleryan196]

SVU tapes in my neighborhood regularly and I am always hoping I will run into Mariska ❤

[@theglamourghoul5308]

She is just so lovely. 🥰

[@christinespiers-wy9kr]

What a sweet interview!❤

[@wegotthis247]

RIGHT!!!

[@christinespiers-wy9kr]

Great interview! We love watching her on TV! Ice Cube is hilarious!😂

[@Liegh00]

M from South Africa and I would die for this woman😍❤️my God

[@KayleeUnplugged]

Same! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@nicksiii]

I lovvvve Mariska Hartigay ... Her and Ice T MAKE SVU ... They are so great together (although I was sad when stabler left) and I do miss munch 😢 he was brill on the show *long time fan here... I'm 33 and literally grew up watching this show* Mariska is sooo stunning... Can't believe she's 60!! She doesn't look it!! I'm so glad this show has survived ... I never want it to end!!!

[@lamindy]

It's so pleasantly weird to see her all playful and frolicy here when her Law and Order character is so serious. I love it!

[@rebruc3806]

She smiles just like her mother. Beautiful women. She seems like she would be a good friend to have. Thx&see ya😁

[@camillemcdonald7319]

Seen every episode of SVU!! LOVE HER AND THE CAST!! ❤❤❤

[@mshockey73]

I had no idea she was Jane Mansfield's daughter. She's lovely!

[@pawprintz7166]

I have something fun. Mariska Hargitay named her new cat "Karma". I have a cat named "Karma" as well, but the picture of her cat looks like my cat "Schrodinger" & he's a Tonkinese.

[@fayetawhiti3053]

I love ,and admire her so much,what a beautiful woman. She's still looks absolutely gorgeous,and she owns it. Much love.❤️

[@dyms2034]

Omg LOVE Mariska!! Im SO excited for this new season 🎉❤

[@samanthasoul-ley5975]

I LOvE her SO much!!! Happy Birthday beautiful!

[@exohglo]

The QUEEN - we love you so much Mariska

[@janweaver579]

Lovely woman ❤

[@bobbytrevino2066]

This lady is amazing!!! ❤ love her acting

[@leilaniaileenlove]

I first heard her voice in my favorite movie of all time, "Tales From Earthsea" by Goro Miyazaki ❤❤❤

[@kimberley-xu8ff]

Kudos to Olivia Benson and Mariska Hargitay. Happy belated Birthday 🎂 Love and Prayers from Canada 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸🙏✝️🕯🕊

[@Yeshelovesme]

I love this woman… so beautiful and elegant and 60.. happy birthday mi girl crush♥️💙😂

[@aaliyahalexis3676]

Wowww absolutely gorgeous! I love me some Olivia Benson 🥰 Congrats to 25 years of SVU and to your success🤍

[@RockFan89]

I never knew her mom was Jayne Mansfield. wow

[@MelissaM-lo5hi]

Really? News to me to. Cool.!

[@sunny5ma]

Finally an enjoyable guest ❤❤ what a nice change lol... love Mariska do much, she's a true queen 💖🥰💖🥰💖

[@user-zi4ig1id8q]

She's just a lovely human being ❤

[@luckygardeniasdashboardcon9214]

She is the Best!!

[@rosadee3476]

When I tell you I love this woman!!!🙌🏽💙🙌🏽💙

[@foxmcloud9901]

I always be a big fan of mariska hargitay she is my favorite actress on law and order suv

[@naschellep]

I love her so much ❤️

[@Virgoqueen920]

I love her!! 60!! 🤯 She’s amazing!

[@gergemall]

Pretty lady ❤

[@Vvgghgbbvc]

She looks so pretty, someone is bending her right for sure. Congratulations! She looks happy too, so good to see her again. ❤

[@sandrasetin1721]

Love her!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@malpete]

Love her eversince ❤️❤️❤️

[@jupitermoonacres]

I want to be friends with her!

[@leathification]

Beautiful and iconic portrayal of a genuine heroine! Olivia Benson ROCKS!!!

[@clvc216]

I just love her

[@bratzie_]

I love her so much

[@rutendovalerianyikadzino]

I love love Mariska ❤❤❤

[@karencallesto9321]

Amazing love her❤

[@Allicia41]

Oh I just LOVE her

[@dianehartung5954]

My don is in love with her!!!!❤❤❤

[@MG-et7lx]

Love her❤😊

[@lynnmccreary6750]

Love her!

[@carmelcohen7638]

My favourite TV show

[@user-mn5od6pd1m]

Great actress Mariska,

[@nancynelson8862]

she is stunning

[@virginiaparedes1077]

Mariska girl I love 💕 you, I’m still watching the series always , take care. 🤚👍👍👍👍🌺👏👏👏👏🤗✨🦋✨🙏🇪🇨🙏💥

[@barbara_silva83]

Mariska she is really amazing!!!!!!!!!!!❤

[@LorrethaCain]

Love you guys❤

[@sarahhejab6596]

Love you Mariska

[@jamiebryant8788]

I love SVU!

[@roadrider_2771]

No way you’re 60 🤯🥰😍😍😍😍 Happy Birthday!!!!

[@deviantash]

How is she 60? Damn she is gorgeous!!!

[@cdman40]

We named our little toy poodle after her character, Olivia on law and order SVU since my wife and I are both big fans.

[@richardfox9130]

Raquel Welch beauty, Timeless!

[@katiechisholm]

Idc how famous Taylor Swift is…she had to have been ecstatic when she found out MH named her cat after her song.