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Jun 2025
1h 19m

Mariska Hargitay: Love, Loss and Law & O...

Alex Cooper
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Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Mariska Hargitay. She reveals what she really thinks about Olivia and Elliot’s relationship on SVU and how playing this role has changed her as a person. Mariska also opens up about her experience as a survivor, finding healing, and navigating loss. Enjoy! This episode includes discussion and description of sexua ... Show More
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