Mariska Hargitay Assists Lost Girl Who Mistook Her for Real Cop on 'SVU' Set
While filming an episode of "Law & Order: SVU," actress Mariska Hargitay was mistaken for a real police officer by a lost little girl in New York City. Hargitay halted production for 20 minutes to help the child reunite with her mother. The incident occurred in Fort Tryon Park, and Hargitay, who plays Detective Olivia Benson on the show, has been part of the series since 1999. She expressed gratitude for being part of the historic TV series and reflected on the character's impact.