Meloni & Hargitay: 25-Year Friendship Beyond SVU

On April 2nd, Christopher Maloney just hit his 65th birthday on April 2nd, 2026, and fans

are celebrating by spotlighting.

His epic friendship with law and order special victims, unit co-star Mariska Hargitai.

Back in 1999, they started as on-screen partners, Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler, and that

chemistry turned into real-life besties, who still hanged tight over 25 years later.

He's even gone mother to Maloney's daughter, and they've popped up together at Red Carpets,

the Emmys for the franchise's 35th anniversary.

Court side at Nick's games holding hands with family and goofing off at the U.S. open.

Maloney shares selfies when fans ask, and they help each other out, like him stedding

her at events.

Their bond kicked off at the audition, where they were so locked in storytelling, execs

had to wait for them to finish.

Hargitai called it effortless from day one, like instant family, and she was crushed when

he left SBU in 2011 over contract stuff after.

Twelve seasons together.

They've reunited on set for crossovers with his organized crime spin-off, picking up

right where they left off, with shorthand trust that lets them jump, into scenes seamlessly.

Maloney praises her life insights, and she says he always has her back in acting and

friendship.

These two prove some partnerships last forever, stronger off screen than on, keeping fans hooked

on their real deal vibe no matter the years.

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