A Partnership Forged in Fire, Tested by Loss
For Mariska Hargitay, the heart and soul of Law & Order: SVU, revisiting the show's most impactful moments brought a wave of emotions, especially when it came to Christopher Meloni's departure. The sudden exit of Elliot Stabler, Benson's partner for 12 seasons, left a gaping hole in the show and in Hargitay's heart.
Watching the scene where Captain Cragen tells Benson that Stabler won't be returning, Hargitay is visibly moved, tears welling up in her eyes. "I just remember that. It was so hard because that happened," she says, her voice thick with emotion.
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