‘Law & Order: SVU:’ Mariska Hargitay on the Sweet Way Taylor Swift Became Her Friend

Mariska Hargitay, well-known for her role in Law & Order: SVU, has forged a close friendship with Taylor Swift, and the story of their bond is as heartwarming as it gets.

Swift’s music video for “Bad Blood” featured Hargitay alongside Ellen Pompeo from Grey’s Anatomy, a surprise invitation that came via text. Hargitay shared with Andy Cohen how Swift casually asked her to join the video, marking her entry into Swift’s celebrated “girl squad.” Recalling the experience, Hargitay mentioned feeling warmly welcomed by the group, particularly noting Karlie Kloss’s gesture of inclusivity that made her feel like she belonged.

Their friendship blossomed further when they first met at the Met Gala, where Swift expressed her admiration for Hargitay’s SVU character. Later that evening, Swift graciously offered Hargitay and her husband a ride home from a concert, cementing their bond.

Swift’s fondness for Law & Order: SVU extended to naming her cat Olivia Benson after Hargitay’s character, who plays a detective. This tribute delighted Hargitay, who humorously envisioned a future where Swift’s cat could join her on the show, perhaps as a feline partner.

The story resonates not just for its celebrity connections but for the genuine warmth and camaraderie between two accomplished women from different realms of entertainment, united by mutual admiration and unexpected moments of friendship.