Cute Photos of theLaw & Order: SVUCast Hanging On and Off the Set

Mar. 15, 2025

Ice-T and Mariska Hargitay.Photo:Mariska Hargitay/Instagram

Mariska Hargitay/Instagram

After more than two decades on the air, the cast ofLaw & Order:SVUhas formed strong bonds both on- and off-camera.FromMariska HargitayandChristopher Meloni’s onscreen chemistry that has translated to Thanksgiving dinners and US Open outings to celebrating milestones like birthdays and Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremonies with the rest of the squad, here are some of the sweetest behind-the-scenes moments shared between the cast members ofLaw & Order:SVU!

After more than two decades on the air, the cast ofLaw & Order:SVUhas formed strong bonds both on- and off-camera.

FromMariska HargitayandChristopher Meloni’s onscreen chemistry that has translated to Thanksgiving dinners and US Open outings to celebrating milestones like birthdays and Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremonies with the rest of the squad, here are some of the sweetest behind-the-scenes moments shared between the cast members ofLaw & Order:SVU!

01of 21Never Off DutyChristopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay.chris_meloni/instagramOver the summer,Christoper Melonijoked that he andMariska Hargitaywere “always at work” as they grooved along to the sound of the famousLaw & Order: SVUtheme song being played on a piano.

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Never Off Duty

Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay.chris_meloni/instagram

chris_meloni/instagram

Over the summer,Christoper Melonijoked that he andMariska Hargitaywere “always at work” as they grooved along to the sound of the famousLaw & Order: SVUtheme song being played on a piano.

02of 21Lights, Camera…Aimé Donna Kelly and Ice-T.icet/InstagramWhile filming season 26,Ice-Tshared a behind-the-scenes look at working with Aimé Donna Kelly, who joined the cast on a regular basis in season 25 as Renee Curry.“A great actress,” Ice-Twrote on Instagram.

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Lights, Camera…

Aimé Donna Kelly and Ice-T.icet/Instagram

icet/Instagram

While filming season 26,Ice-Tshared a behind-the-scenes look at working with Aimé Donna Kelly, who joined the cast on a regular basis in season 25 as Renee Curry.

“A great actress,” Ice-Twrote on Instagram.

03of 21Showing SupoprtPeter Scanavino, Mariska Hargitay and Kelli Giddish.therealmariskahargitay/InstagramDuring the summer of 2024, Hargitay shared that her costarsPeter Scanavino, andKelli Giddishjoined her in support ofan organization close to her heart.“My peeps coming out to support our 5th annual JHF Beachwalk,” she wrote of her organization Joyful Heart Foundation’s event. “These two always have my back. And I have theirs.”

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Showing Supoprt

Peter Scanavino, Mariska Hargitay and Kelli Giddish.therealmariskahargitay/Instagram

therealmariskahargitay/Instagram

During the summer of 2024, Hargitay shared that her costarsPeter Scanavino, andKelli Giddishjoined her in support ofan organization close to her heart.

“My peeps coming out to support our 5th annual JHF Beachwalk,” she wrote of her organization Joyful Heart Foundation’s event. “These two always have my back. And I have theirs.”

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Snow Day

Mariska Hargitay, Ryan Buggle and Christopher Meloni.Ryan Buggle/Instagram

Ryan Buggle/Instagram

The young actor shared this photo on Instagram back in 2021 along with the cute caption, “I guess i’ll find out who this guy is tonight? 🤔😉.”

05of 21All in the FamilyChristopher Meloni, his daughter Sophia and Mariska Hargitay.Mariska Hargitay/InstagramWhile Hargitay and Meloni’s friendship is now more than two decades old, they knew from early on that their relationship was a lifelong kind of thing.When Meloni and his wifeSherman Williamswelcomed their daughter Sophia in 2001, they choseHargitay as her godmother.Here, Chris, Sophia and Hargitay pose together duringThanksgiving 2021.

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All in the Family

Christopher Meloni, his daughter Sophia and Mariska Hargitay.Mariska Hargitay/Instagram

While Hargitay and Meloni’s friendship is now more than two decades old, they knew from early on that their relationship was a lifelong kind of thing.

When Meloni and his wifeSherman Williamswelcomed their daughter Sophia in 2001, they choseHargitay as her godmother.

Here, Chris, Sophia and Hargitay pose together duringThanksgiving 2021.

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Triple Threat

Kelli Giddish, Ice-T and Molly Burnett.Kelli Giddish/Instagram

Kelli Giddish/Instagram

“To everyone who supported Rollins – THANK YOU!” she captioned the slideshow of snapshots with costars from the past and present.

In this shot, Giddish, who is making a return for season 25, sits on a stoop withIce- Tand Molly Burnett, who plays Detective Grace Muncy.

07of 21Out of OfficePeter Scanavino and Kelli Giddish.Kelli Giddish/InstagramAlso included in the roundup was a causal shot with costar and onscreen love interest, Scanavino.

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Out of Office

Peter Scanavino and Kelli Giddish.Kelli Giddish/Instagram

Also included in the roundup was a causal shot with costar and onscreen love interest, Scanavino.

08of 21Mask OnKelli Giddish and Mariska Hargitay.Kelli Giddish/InstagramAnd Hargitay and Giddish were adorable in their floral dresses in the squad room!

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Mask On

Kelli Giddish and Mariska Hargitay.Kelli Giddish/Instagram

And Hargitay and Giddish were adorable in their floral dresses in the squad room!

09of 21Ride or ‘Dye’Mariska Hargitay and Ice-T.Mariska Hargitay/InstagramIce-T and Hargitay have starred onSVUtogether for nearly as long as the show has been on the air (Ice-T joined the cast in season 2 and has been one of the show’s leads ever since).Together, the two have shared countless memories as Olivia Benson and Fin Tutuola, including visits to theSVUhair and makeup room."‘A little dye will keep us fly’ -@icet," Hargitay captioned a picture of the duo with hair dye setting on their heads.

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Ride or ‘Dye’

Mariska Hargitay and Ice-T.Mariska Hargitay/Instagram

Ice-T and Hargitay have starred onSVUtogether for nearly as long as the show has been on the air (Ice-T joined the cast in season 2 and has been one of the show’s leads ever since).

Together, the two have shared countless memories as Olivia Benson and Fin Tutuola, including visits to theSVUhair and makeup room.

“‘A little dye will keep us fly’ -@icet,” Hargitay captioned a picture of the duo with hair dye setting on their heads.

10of 21Costar SmilesRyan Buggle and Ice-T.Ryan Buggle/InstagramBuggle has grown up on the set — first appearing as Noah back in 2017 — and in doing so has built special relationships with members of the cast. In his downtime, Buggle told PEOPLE he often playsMario Kartwith Ice-T.“He kind of crushes me a little bit. I think he’s had a lot of practice,” he shared.

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Costar Smiles

Ryan Buggle and Ice-T.Ryan Buggle/Instagram

Buggle has grown up on the set — first appearing as Noah back in 2017 — and in doing so has built special relationships with members of the cast. In his downtime, Buggle told PEOPLE he often playsMario Kartwith Ice-T.

“He kind of crushes me a little bit. I think he’s had a lot of practice,” he shared.

11of 21The Man Who Started It AllDick Wolf, Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni.Chris Meloni/InstagramIn 2021, Hargitay and Meloni had a get-together with the creator of theLaw & Orderfranchise,Dick Wolf.

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The Man Who Started It All

Dick Wolf, Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni.Chris Meloni/Instagram

Chris Meloni/Instagram

In 2021, Hargitay and Meloni had a get-together with the creator of theLaw & Orderfranchise,Dick Wolf.

12of 21Staying ConnectedMariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni on FaceTime.Chris Meloni/InstagramIn this super-relatable shot shared on Meloni’s Instagram, the actor was seenFaceTiming with his longtime pal.

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Staying Connected

Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni on FaceTime.Chris Meloni/Instagram

In this super-relatable shot shared on Meloni’s Instagram, the actor was seenFaceTiming with his longtime pal.

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Giving Thanks

Octavio Pisano, Mariska Hargitay and Peter Scanavino.Mariska Hargitay/Instagram

While Hargitay has appeared on the show for 24 seasons, other members of the squad have come and gone. Scanavino has starred as Dominick Carisi — detective turned ADA — since 2013, while Octavio Pisano (left) joined the cast more recently in 2021 as Detective Joe Velasco.

“Thank you for trusting me and thank you for just making everything better.♥️#KingOfTheMoon,” she concluded, noting the name of episode 15 season 24, which she directed.

14of 21Cheers for the Birthday BoyMariska Hargitay, Danny Pino, Kelli Giddish and Peter Scanavino.Mariska Hargitay/InstagramA cast that celebrates birthdays together, stays together! When it was time to ring in the birthday ofDanny Pino— who played detective Nick Amaro — the gang was back together to celebrate.In a photo shared to Instagram, Hargitay called the foursome of herself, Pino, Giddish and Scanavino, “#FriendsForLife”

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Cheers for the Birthday Boy

Mariska Hargitay, Danny Pino, Kelli Giddish and Peter Scanavino.Mariska Hargitay/Instagram

A cast that celebrates birthdays together, stays together! When it was time to ring in the birthday ofDanny Pino— who played detective Nick Amaro — the gang was back together to celebrate.

In a photo shared to Instagram, Hargitay called the foursome of herself, Pino, Giddish and Scanavino, “#FriendsForLife”

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Ice-T and Mariska Hargitay.Mariska Hargitay/Instagram

And speaking of celebrations, to celebrate being back on set to film the show’s 25th season, following the 118-daySAG-AFTRA strike, Hargitay shared this shot from set as she held a camera on her shoulder and Ice-T posed.

“Rolling into season 25 like… 🎥📽️🎬 #Season25 #DAYON #WorkFam #BackAtIt #CameraGirl #KarateChop #AndEverybodyWas,” she wrote in the caption.

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Courtside Pals

Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay.Mariska Hargitay/Instagram

17of 21Silly SelfieChristopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay.Chris Meloni/InstagramMeloni sure knows how to have some fun with a selfie camera, as evidenced in this candid shot shared to Instagram.

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Silly Selfie

Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay.Chris Meloni/Instagram

Meloni sure knows how to have some fun with a selfie camera, as evidenced in this candid shot shared to Instagram.

18of 21Milestone MomentIce-T and Mariska Hargitay.Mariska Hargitay/InstagramWhen Ice-T was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023, Hargitay was of course there to pay tribute to her longtime friend.“The reason that you have fame in my heart is because you are the OG of friendship,” she saidduring her speech at the ceremony.“You are my real deal, my true blue, authentic, unshakable friend, and I cannot tell you what that means to me.”

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Milestone Moment

When Ice-T was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023, Hargitay was of course there to pay tribute to her longtime friend.

“The reason that you have fame in my heart is because you are the OG of friendship,” she saidduring her speech at the ceremony.“You are my real deal, my true blue, authentic, unshakable friend, and I cannot tell you what that means to me.”

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Foe to Friend

Christopher Meloni and Robert Burke.Chris Meloni/Instagram

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Say Cheese!

Peter Scanavino, Danny Pino, Mariska Hargitay and Raul Esparza.Monica Schipper/FilmMagic

Monica Schipper/FilmMagic

21of 21Sweet MemoryChristopher Meloni and Richard Belzer.Chris Meloni/InstagramDuring his 12-year tenure on the show, Meloni had the chance to star alongsideRichard Belzer,who played Detective John Munch for more than 15 years.“Hangin with my favorite of peeps- Da Belz!,” Meloni wrote in 2018 alongside this shot with the actor,who died in 2023.

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Sweet Memory

Christopher Meloni and Richard Belzer.Chris Meloni/Instagram

During his 12-year tenure on the show, Meloni had the chance to star alongsideRichard Belzer,who played Detective John Munch for more than 15 years.

“Hangin with my favorite of peeps- Da Belz!,” Meloni wrote in 2018 alongside this shot with the actor,who died in 2023.

source: people.com