Videos: Mariska Hargitay

Tension mounts as one of Benson's (Mariska Hargitay) solved cases is reopened. Haden (Harry Connick Jr.) warns Benson not to let Ellis, who is defending the accused, take advantage of his relationship with her.

Mariska takes you behind the scenes of SVU to speak out about child abuse and how the National Children's Alliance charity can help those in need.

Mariska Hargitay is excited to welcome guest star Harry Connick, Jr. to the set of SVU, where they'll be creating beautiful music together in episodes beginning January 18th on NBC.

Mariska Hargitay talks about working with Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Mariska speaks out about the startling statistics of sexual abuse on boys and how The Joyful Heart Foundation can help those that are affected. For more information please visit,

This hard-hitting and emotional series which follows Detective Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) and his partner Olivia Benson (Emmy-winner Mariska Hargitay) has striking surprises in store for the season.

Mariska Hargitay shares her favorite thing about Detective Olivia Benson.

Mariska fields questions from the SVU fans during an on-set Q&A session.

Mariska fields questions from the SVU fans during an on-set Q&A session.

This hard-hitting and emotional series from NBC's "Law & Order" brand chronicles the life and crimes of the Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department, an elite squad of detectives who investigate sexually based crimes. Dedicated Detective Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay), a seasoned veteran of the unit who has seen it all, heads up the department with empathy and professionalism, all the while dealing with her difficult past - as a product of rape and a witness to her mother's grief, she can personally relate to each victim she tries to help.

This hard-hitting and emotional series from NBC's "Law & Order" brand chronicles the life and crimes of the Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department, an elite squad of detectives who investigate sexually based crimes. Dedicated Detective Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay), a seasoned veteran of the unit who has seen it all, heads up the department with empathy and professionalism, all the while dealing with her difficult past - as a product of rape and a witness to her mother's grief, she can personally relate to each victim she tries to help.

A look back at Mariska Hargitay's evolving style through the years.

The women of TV drama hit the red carpet. See Mariska Hargitay, Christina Hendricks, Elisabeth Moss and more.

Parents TV talks to Mariska Hargitay, known as detective Benson in the Law and Order SVU series, about her lending her voice to an animation baby for Johnson's campaign.

Mariska Hargitay sits down with us and talks to us about the new episodes of 'Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. The top NBC hit created by Dick Wolf stars Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Dann Florek, Richard Belzer, Danny Pino and Kelli Giddish.