A Badge of Honor: Even Off-Screen, Mariska Hargitay is Olivia Benson
Even when the cameras aren't rolling, Mariska Hargitay, the woman behind the iconic Captain Olivia Benson, steps up as a true guardian. While filming season 25 of Law & Order: SVU in New York City, Hargitay found herself in a situation that mirrored her character's unwavering dedication to protecting the vulnerable.
A young girl, separated from her mother in the bustling Fort Tryon Park, saw Hargitay’s badge and, mistaking her for a real police officer, reached out for help. A witness reported the little girl was oblivious to the film crew, the cameras, and the actors, including Ice-T, Hargitay's long-time scene partner.
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