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 star and acclaimed comedian, has died. According to multiple reports, Belzer died early Sunday at his home in Bozouls in southwest France. He was 78. A cause of death for the actor is not yet known.Belzer stared as the beloved Detective John Munch on 1993's  before taking the role to where it perhaps became most notable, .

Richard Belzer, who played against type as a tough New York cop on Law and Order SVU after a long career in comedy, has died at 78.

Richard Belzer, known for his work as Detective Munch on both Law & Order: SVU and Homicide: Life on the Street, has passed away at the age of 78 at his home in Bozouls in southwest France.

Mariska Hargitay honored Ice-T in the biggest way at his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony on Friday (February 17) in Los Angeles.

Mariska Hargitay has made quite a name for herself starring as the Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU for over twenty years, but before her, her mom and dad were just as famous as she is now.Yes, television's favorite detective is in fact a "nepo baby." Her parents were Jayne Mansfield, often considered a counterpart to Marilyn Monroe, and Mickey Hargitay, a Hungarian-American actor and the 1955 Mr. Universe.However, famous as Jayne was – she was a Playboy Playmate and starred in movies such as A Guide for the Married Man and Dog Eat Dog – her fame was unfortunately short-lived, having died in a car crash in 1967.

Family of 3! Ice-T and Coco Austin have shared many sweet moments with their daughter, Chanel, over the years.

#Bensler forever. There are many great TV partnerships, but nothing quite like the relationship between Law & Order’s Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler.

Law & Order SVU have been for 24 years now. This fandom has seen five presidencies. There are grown adults with Masters degrees who have never known a world untouched by the sexual tension between Benson and Stabler.

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.

a happy birthday in this goofy video posted to Instagram—because he doesn’t actually use the words happy birthday. He did write in the caption, “Celebrate it Marsha,” which is really more of a command than a wish. In the video, which was filmed from two inches away from his eyeballs, Meloni stage-whispers, “Marsha! Are you there?” (True fans know that “Marsha” is Meloni’s nickname for Hargitay, and one half of why the duo’s shippers call themselves “Marshmelons.”) Meloni continues, zooming in on a single eyeball, “Do you know what today is? I do.” The actor pauses and starts to say, “Happy…” and then the video cuts off. My favorite thing about this clip is how oddball it is.

#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.

As one of the world’s most famous stars, it’s no surprise that Taylor Swift is worth a bob or two – but did you know her cat is also mega-rich? With “nepo babies” (aka celeb kids who are also finding fame) taking the world by storm, it seems only fitting that Tay’s own furry fam are included.The singer’s Scottish Fold moggy Olivia Benson – named after the popular Law & Order: SVU character – is apparently the world’s third-richest pet. From Diet Coke adverts to appearances on Taylor’s world tours, Olivia has built her own feline empire.Supposedly worth $97million, a recent report stated, “Olivia has found success outside of the world of Instagram influencing, earning her fortune starring alongside her owner in several music videos, creating her own merchandise line, and cameos in big-budget ads.”Loved by Swifties across the world, Olivia ranked above other famous pets, such as Oprah’s dogs and the late Karl Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette.

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.

Kelli Giddish has said goodbye and thanks to fans of Rollins ahead of her final episode Thursday on Law & Order: SVU.

is saying goodbye to Detective Amanda Rollins.On November 17, the procedural law enforcement series shared an emotional teaser for the fall finale of season 24, which airs on December 8 and will mark actor Kelli Giddish's final appearance as a series regular after 12 seasons. “I'm leaving the SVU,” Rollins can be heard saying in the trailer after a flashback to her introduction from season 13, which aired in 2011. (Fun fact: Giddish's actual first guest appearance occurred in 2007 when the actor played another character in the season 8 episode, “Outsider.”)Of course, nothing takes the sting out of a beloved character's exit better than a wedding! During one moment from the 15-second teaser, Rollins is wearing a white dress and carrying a bouquet.

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.

Mariska Hargitay may be known for her no-nonsense presence on Law & Order: SVU, but when off camera, she has a lot more fun in her than fans would think.MORE: Law and Order SVU's Mariska Hargitay shares heartfelt message as fans spot major character changeShe gave them a taste of the bubblier side of her personality with a new video she posted on her social media from a wedding.VIDEO: Ali Wentworth surprises BFF Mariska Hargitay on The Drew Barrymore ShowThe actress and her husband Peter Hermann, attended a close friend's western-themed ceremony over the weekend.And it certainly looked like they were having a great time on the dancefloor as well, as Peter twirled and leaped around effortlessly with his wife to a country beat.MORE: Law & Order: SVU's Ice-T shares heartbreak after sudden deathThey were dressed appropriately too, as Mariska wore a black maxi dress with a floral pattern and cap sleeves, paired with white cowboy boots and a cowboy hat, while her husband kept it simple with a button down, jeans, and boots."Clearly not his first rodeo," she captioned the clip, including hashtags like "These Boots Were Made for Dancin'" and "Good Ole Time With My Sweetheart."A post shared by Mariska Hargitay (@therealmariskahargitay)Mariska and Peter danced it out to a country tuneHer friend Ali Wentworth, who was also at the wedding, commented: "YAAAAASSSSSS!!!! You guys win! But we twirled!"Many of her fans immediately began gushing over the video of the two, with one saying: "Safe to say this is now #1 on my 'best social media post of the year' 2022 list."MORE: Law and Order: SVU viewers not happy after crossover premiere - here's whyMORE: Law & Order: Why did Anthony Anderson leave the show? All the detailsAnother added:

Law & Order: SVU star Ice-T has shared his heartbreak after learning of the sudden death of his friend and fellow rapper Coolio.MORE: Is Law & Order: SVU star Ice-T leaving the show? Here's what we knowThe actor – who plays Sergeant Odafin Tutuola – took to Twitter shortly after the news of Coolio's death was revealed on Wednesday. The late rapper died aged 59 from a suspected cardiac arrest, although a cause of death has not yet been determined.WATCH: Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay shares health update following horror injuryIce-T first shared his disbelief, retweeting a news post and captioning it: "Holly [expletive]!!! I was just talking to him two weeks ago! He was performing in Europe...

Mariska Hargitay has established herself as one of the most prominent celebrities on television, and her fame certainly has found ways to many arenas.MORE: Mariska Hargitay wows in leg-lengthening jeans ahead of Law & Order crossoverOne such arena was London's O2, where the TV star was over the weekend to deliver the all-important coin toss at the Laver Cup.VIDEO: Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hagitay shares health update following horror injuryNot only was it a major tennis event that featured some of the world's top seeded legends, but it also marked the last competitive match for Roger Federer.The star of the sport left fans around the world emotional when he announced earlier that he would be retiring competitively from the sport and the Laver Cup would mark his last competitive bout.MORE: Law & Order: SVU's Mariska Hargitay wows in gorgeous throwback wedding photo with famous husbandWhile the mood was definitely one of sadness and reverence throughout the tournament, Mariska was able to be part of history with her contribution."So honored to do the coin toss at @lavercup 2022! And still recovering from saying farewell to the GOAT @rogerfederer on Friday night.

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.

Emmys 2022 opening dance sequence, which paid tribute to Friends, Law and Order: SVU, and a slew of other TV shows. During Monday (12 September) night’s live show from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, host Kenan Thompson began the awards ceremony from the iconic Friends red couch, before eventually transitioning into a dance number to the ongoing criminal drama’s theme song. Responding to the moment on Twitter, many viewers criticised the choice, with one writing: “A hip hop dance number to the Law & Order theme is f***in’ weird.

Law and Order: SVU co-stars walked the 2022 Emmys red carpet together—they're presenting during the ceremony—and their chemistry even when out of character was on full display.This isn't the first time they've taken each other as dates to (and co-presented at) the show! At the 2010 Emmys, the besties were all smiles.During their pre-show interviews, and Meloni had nothing but praise for each other, which naturally got fans right in the feels. Yes we agree, MARISKA HARGITAY AND CHRIS MELONI will ALWAYS BE FAMOUS.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.“mariska didn’t hesitate a second when they were asked do they ever get sick of working with each other she immediately said ‘no, never.

Ali Wentworth was feeling nostalgic on Friday when she took a walk down memory lane with her BFF, Mariska Hargitay. The TV star, author and podcaster took to Instagram with a throwback photo featuring her longtime friend.MORE: Mariska Hargitay wows in stunning throwback wedding photo In the image, the Law & Order: SUV star and Ali were in a swimming pool, enjoying time with their children, who were only little at the time. #WATCH: Ali Wentwoth surprises BFF Mariska Hargitay on her birthday Both women wore rubber rings around them as they cradled one of their children in front of them. The wife of GMA's George Stephanopoulos, captioned the photo: "#TBT a summer of Mamas and our babies," and fans loved the image. MORE: See the cast of Law & Order: SVU and their real-life partnersMORE: Law & Order has major crossover episode with spinoff shows planned - and fans will be thrilled"This is soooo cute," wrote one, while a second added: "So beautiful," and a third tagged Ali's daughter, Elliott, and typed: "OMG".A post shared by Ali Wentworth (@therealaliwentworth)Mariska and Ali soaked up the sun in the throwback image Ali has two grown children and Mariska and her husband, Younger's Peter Hermann, have three kids. They welcomed their first child together, a son named August, in 2006.

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.

Case closed. Kelli Giddish shocked Law and Order: SVU fans when she announced she will be exiting the series during season 24, which premieres on September 22.

Onward and upward! Law & Order: SVU star Kelli Giddish revealed her time on the long-running crime series has come to an end after portraying Detective Amanda Rollins for over a decade.

Fans weren’t too happy to learn that Kelli Giddish is leaving Law & Order: SVU after 12 seasons, so some went looking for someone to blame on social media. Fingers were pointed at Dick Wolf, but even new showrunner David Graziano was tagged in some messages by irate fans.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is losing a cast member.