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For the past 14 years, Mariska Hargitay, who plays top cop Olivia Benson on “Law & Order: SVU” has taken down some of New York City’s filthiest tv perps. So in honor of her hard work, #TeamBeautiful wants to wish the 49-year-old a Happy Birthday.

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Take a look at some of her best moments…and hell, just for the fun of it, recite the famous opening line to “Law & Order: SVU” with us.

In the criminal justice system, sexually based offenses are are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these viscous felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit, these are their stories. BOOM! BOOM!

Mariska Hargitay Speaks About What She Loves About Her Character.

Benson Scolds A Prosecutor For His Conduct In Court

Benson And Her Team Find A Gruesome Discovery

Partner Elliot Stabler Hits Benson With A Tough Accusation

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For 2024’s iteration of MadameNoire and HelloBeautiful’s annual series Women to Know, we knew we wanted to celebrate the people who help make the joys of film and television possible. To create art is to create magic. This year, we spotlight Hollywood Executive’s changing the face of cinema.