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two main detectives have yet to get past long looks and intimate hugs. Their relationship has been through so many ups and downs, twists and turns, and since SVU has been on for approximately one million episodes, we figured it might be helpful to catch up on where things stand.

Love at first sight? Christopher Meloni knew his wife, Sherman Meloni, was special the first time he laid eyes on her.

Law & Order universe. So of course she deserved star treatment for her birthday.

#Bensler forever! Christopher Meloni wished Law & Order: Special Victims Unit costar Mariska Hargitay a happy 59th birthday — and had a ton of fun doing it.

looong wait—24 years to be exact—fans of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit are finally seeing their Bensler dreams come true. The addictive crime drama is a household name that's spanned 24 seasons, each one as riveting as the last.

Mariska Hargitay and Kelli Giddish are savoring their last moments on set together, even when they are working late nights.MORE: Mariska Hargitay gets fans talking with photo alongside Christopher Meloni - see whyThe two are famously close friends beyond their work on Law & Order: SVU, making this season extra bittersweet.The current season marks the very last they will be working on together, as back in August Kelli made the difficult announcement that she would be leaving the show after twelve years.WATCH: Ali Wentworth surprises BFF Mariska Hargitay on The Drew Barrymore ShowMORE: Law and Order Organised Crime: Meet the cast of season three Mariska took to Instagram to share quite the sweet selfie alongside her co-star, revealing what was getting them through some late night shoots on set.The photo sees them huddled next to one another under bright lighting, as they are smiling and showing off some delicious looking chocolate chip cookies they are enjoying in between takes.What's more, the actress revealed that the sweet treat was courtesy of none other than her other good friend Ali Wentworth, who revealed she had baked the fresh batch of cookies just for them.A post shared by Mariska Hargitay (@therealmariskahargitay)The sweet behind-the-scenes selfieThe best-selling author also took to Instagram to share the same selfie of the two, writing in her caption: "When my sisters in crime are working nights- they need some choc chip cookies!"MORE: Mariska Hargitay shows off casual side with fun dance with husband Peter HermannMORE: Mariska Hargitay shares heartfelt message as fans spot major character changeIn turn, Mariska wrote in her own caption: "Thank you @therealaliwentworth for the long night pick me up," alongside

Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni.MORE: Mariska Hargitay like you've never seen before in video with husband Peter HermannOn and off Law & Order: SVU, the two are true best friends and sidekicks, and the actress' latest photo with him seriously proved it, or so fans thought.While fans took it as proof  that they have always been there for each other, and evidence of just for how long, some other fans noted it isn't what it seems.WATCH: Ali Wentworth surprises BFF Mariska Hargitay on The Drew Barrymore ShowMORE: Mariska Hargitay shares heartfelt message as fans spot major character changeThe star took to Twitter to share an unbelievable throwback alongside her, quite literally, partner in crime, which seems to be from the very beginning of their hit show.The epic throwback sees the two in all their 1990s glory, posing closely next to each other with a smile on their faces.Mariska is donning a classic jeans and fitted shirt look, with her blue jeans cinched tightly at the waist with a wide black belt, and her shirt features a scoop neck.pic.twitter.com/324Mm3KsAJThe throwback, though photopped, is adorableMeanwhile, Christopher  looks like the ultimate cool kid, also wearing blue jeans and a belt, which are tucked over a white graphic t-shirt featuring the iconic Popeye and Olive Oyl cartoon.MORE: Mariska Hargitay stuns with bold new look ahead of historic crossoverMORE: Christopher Meloni reveals family's reaction to viral nude Peloton adThough the mother-of-three didn't include any caption alongside her lovely throwback, it didn't stop fans from totally gushing over the two.

Christopher Meloni spent years portraying one of the most desirable detectives on television screens as NYPD hot-shot Elliot Stabler on "Law & Order: SVU." He admitted his new status as a "Zaddy" has been fun to navigate, especially one year into starring in his own spinoff, "Organized Crime." "It's a second act to a certain degree," he told People magazine of the rise of his sex symbol situation. "It's a gas.

Mariska Hargitay just shared an epic throwback pic of her and Christopher Meloni. On Wednesday, the star posted a photo of her and her co-star on Twitter looking very different from their characters. The tweet quickly garnered over 35,000 likes, with several thousand retweets and responses, with the official Twitter account writing, “Thank you for this!”pic.twitter.com/324Mm3KsAJthank you for this!While the two actors initially shared the screen on from 1999 to 2011, they have garnered renewed interest in their on-and-off screen dynamic ever since Meloni returned to the franchise to star on . Since the spinoff’s premiere in 2021, Meloni and Hargitay have gushed about reuniting onscreen and working together for several decades. “You know, when Chris left, I knew he would be back.

EXCLUSIVE: Tamara Taylor (Law & Order: Organized Crime, Bones) has joined the cast of FX’s Snowfall for its sixth and final season.

Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni step out for the Law & Order franchise premiere event held at Capitale on Monday (September 19) in New York City.

stretched out their characters' will-they-or-won't-they work-spouse dynamic for over 20 years on And because art imitates life imitates art imitates life, Hargitay just acknowledged that the actors' real-life dynamic is apparently basically the same? On being listed as Meloni's “second wife” on Wikipedia, Hargitay told , “That is awesome.” She added, “It's kind of right in a way, isn't it?” Olivia, my heart, it can't take it. “I mean, I don't think I'll be marrying him any time soon, but I am kind of like his second wife,” Hargitay said. “Wife, therapist, bestie, sister, mother.” Hargitay told People, “I think the uber fans literally want our spouses to go away.” Look, I'm old enough to remember Liv delivering Elliot's wife Kathy's baby in the middle of a car-crash in Season 9.

Ice-T is all for Detective Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Detective Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) to finally get together. While attending the season premiere event of at Capitale in New York City, the 64-year-old actor and rapper, who has played Detective Fin Tutuola alongside Detective Benson almost since the beginning of , opened up to ET's Rachel Smith about the constant will-they-won't-they between Benson and Stabler.«I don't see why not,» he tells ET of the friends finally getting together.Though Stabler was previously married to his wife, Kathy, she died when Meloni returned to the franchise with his new spin-off, . «I thought it was kind of odd earlier because Chris was married, but then Chris' wife died,» Ice-T says of a potential Stabler/Benson romance.

New York City, including Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni. Hargitay, 58, and Meloni, 61, reunited on the red carpet at the premiere event, held at Capitale in New York City. The unprecedented three-hour TV event - featuring the returning flagship series Law & Order, the long-running Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: Organized Crime - will debut Thursday, September 22 from 8 PM to 11 PM on NBC.

All three “Law & Order” NYPD squads team up to take down sex traffickers who are also domestic terrorists in the franchise’s first-ever three-way crossover event, with NBC dropping the trailer for Sept. 22’s three-hour premiere during the Emmys.

A night to remember! Hollywood’s biggest stars came together to celebrate TV at the 2022 Emmys in Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater on Monday, September 12, bringing the laughs and more.

From on-screen chemistry to on-stage romance! Co-stars Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni from and brought the heat to the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. The actors were hilariously announced to the stage, saying, «Here are two cops no one wants to see defunded. Here are Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay.» «Well, Mariska, we did it,» Meloni said.

homecoming for Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay at the Emmys! The duo walked the carpet on Monday night ahead of the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, where they marveled over being part of TV history for more than two decades. Meloni and Hargitay shared the screen together for more than a decade on before Meloni parted ways.

Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay bring some law and order to the red carpet at the 2022 Emmy Awards on Monday night (September 12) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

As excitement grows for the 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, the Television Academy and NBC announced the first group of stars set to present awards to those deemed this year's best in television. Broadcasting live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, Sept. 12, the Emmy Awards will be hosted by  staple Kenan Thompson and feature a star-studded list of presenters. The list of presenters tapped to take the stage for TV's biggest night include Will Arnett, Angela Bassett, Vanessa Bayer, Kelly Clarkson, Ariana DeBose, Taye Diggs, Hannah Einbinder, Selena Gomez, Mariska Hargitay, ’sJung Ho-yeon & Lee Jung-jae, Jimmy Kimmel, Diego Luna, Christopher Meloni, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon, Jean Smart, Kerry Washington and Natalie Zea.Last month, the Academy announced that Thompson, a six-time Emmy nominee — who was double-nominated last year, both for  and his eponymous sitcom,  -- was set to host the night's festivities. «Being a part of this incredible evening where we honor the best of the television community is ridiculously exciting, and to do it on NBC – my longtime network family – makes it even more special,» Thompson said in a press release. «Like all TV fans, I can’t wait to see the stars from my favorite shows.»Among this year's nominations, perennial drama favorite  leads the way with the most nods at 25, however, last year's big comedy winner, , is hot on its trail with 20.

The Television Academy has opened the envelope on its first batch of presenters for Monday’s 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

Camilla Belle has joined the cast of Law & Order: Organized Crime for its upcoming third season and she has been spotted on set!

Another behind-the-scenes change at Law & Order: Organized Crime: Sean Jablonski is taking over for Bryan Goluboff as showrunner.

Dick Wolf universe. Sean Jablonski is stepping in as the new showrunner on “Law & Order: Organized Crime” for the upcoming third season, Variety has learned. Jablonski becomes the fourth showrunner on the series, replacing Bryan Goluboff, who was announced as the Season 3 showrunner in May. Barry O’Brien had been named interim showrunner in February following the exit of Ilene Chaiken. “Law & Order: Organized Crime,” produced by Universal Television in association with Wolf Entertainment, revolves around the character of Elliot Stabler, played by Christopher Meloni, who starred on “SVU” for 12 seasons, and then returned to the “Law & Order” universe in 2021. Because of Stabler’s longstanding relationship with “SVU’s” Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) — something fans have obsessed over for years now — those two shows have frequently intersected since “Organized Crime” premiered.

DC’s Harley Quinn will return to HBO Max.

Longtime former Law & Order: SVU showrunner Warren Leight has shared his thoughts on the upcoming exit of cast member Kellie Giddish, who announced she would be leaving the show after 12 seasons.

, Kelli Giddish is leaving the long-running NBC crime procedural. The actress, who has played Det. Amanda Rollins since 2011, took to Instagram to confirm that season 24 will be her last as a full-time cast member. “I wanted to address the chatter I’ve seen online and let everyone know that this will, indeed, be my last season on ‘Law & Order: SVU,’” Giddish wrote.

The “Law & Order” multiverse is taking shape. NBC announced Wednesday that all three “Law & Order” franchises will unite for the first time ever in an epic three-hour crossover in September.

Emily Longeretta “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” is losing a detective. Kelli Giddish, who portrays Amanda Rollins on the NBC drama, will depart during the upcoming 24th season. She will be in at least the premiere episode. Exact details regarding her exit were not provided by the network. In a statement from Giddish provided by NBC, she wrote: “I wanted to address the chatter I’ve seen online and let everyone know that this will, indeed, be my last season on ‘Law & Order: SVU.’ Playing Rollins has been one of the greatest joys and privileges of my life. I’ve been so fortunate to be a part of the ‘Law & Order’ family for the last 12 years. There is simply no other character on TV like Rollins. She’s grown and changed, and I have as well. I started on this show when I was in my late 20s and I’m grateful I got to spend so many of my adult years with Rollins in my life.”

franchise will make history when all three series return in the fall. NBC has officially announced that the casts of each spin-off –, and – will come together for a three-hour special event, kicking off the new seasons of each criminal procedural. Capt.