Mariska Hargitay | Sophia Meloni – Christopher Meloni’s Daughter

Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni have both had ” each other’s back” for more than 21 years since the first launching of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. The actors co-starred on the show for 12 years as detectives Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler before Meloni quit in 2011 due to contract problems. Despite leaving SVU after 12 seasons, he has always found himself in the enviable role of working equally well in drama and comedy with performances in films such as Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.

On the other hand, Hargitay went from detective to captain on the show, and in 2019, SVU became the longest-running drama series in television history. Despite his abrupt exit, the two remained in contact. Hargitay serves as the godmother to Meloni’s daughter, Sophia. The degree of their friendship is uncommon in the industry, and the stars are well aware of its rarity.