‘Law & Order: SVU’ star Mariska Hargitay mistaken for real-life cop by lost child
- Mariska Hargitay helps lost child find her parent while filming ‘Law and Order: SVU’ in NYC
By Jack Hobbs
Published April 17, 2024, 3:06 p.m. ET
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Shortly before the 25th season premiere, Hargitay told People how the show has impacted her.
“We’ve been on a parallel journey,” she said. “There’s a thing: WWOBD, ‘What would Olivia Benson do?’ The fans would always talk about it, and one day it hit me. I also have those moments where I’ve sort of slipped into her.”
“If there’s a crisis, I just take over and lead like that. Being strong and fearless. It’s sort of this perfect feminist story.”
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Life imitates art or visa verso.
The lesson is that if you pretend to be “strong and fearless”, then you can become “strong and fearless” IRL.
Interesting and inspirational to have this concept echoed in a beautiful story.
WWOBD. WWJD. What Would <insert your personal hero> Do.
Maybe “What Should I Do” that would make my Mom proud?
Only you can answer.
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Reinke Faces Life 