For over 25 years and counting, Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) has been the emotional heart of Law & Order: Special Victims ...

Special Victims Unit, no character proves this more than Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay). In 26 seasons, she has been stalked, kidnapped, verbally and physically assaulted, and had her son kidnapped.

SVU started in 1999, Olivia Benson, played by Mariska Hargitay, was an empathetic detective working her way through the intricate New York Special Victims Unit.

Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler share a connection that many fans call the most honest and emotional story across the entire Law & Order universe.

Her latest obsession, a family heirloom grand piano that had recently entered her apartment via crane, dominated the living ...

'Law and Order: SVU' Star, 45, Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance With Her Husband originally appeared on Parade. Law & Order: ...

Olivia Benson came into this world under difficult circumstances, and the same can be said for her son, Noah, but rather than letting these circumstances beyond her control bring her down ...

Fearless Mariska Hargitay, who's chased the perviest of perps playing Detective Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU for 25 years, is afraid of ONE thing — retirement! “Mariska refuses to retire ...

Captain Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) has always been the loudest voice for victims on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. However, long before Benson advocated for survivors in the courtroom ...

Anthea Hartig, the Elizabeth MacMillan Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, said this about the actress, SVU, and Olivia Benson: Mariska Hargitay has done ...

Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) to address a hostage situation involving ADA Dominick "Sonny" Carisi (Peter Scanavino). Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Martinez also ...