‘Law & Order: SVU’: Mariska Hargitay On Potential Of Benson & Stabler Romance: ‘Never Give Up Hope’

“Law & Order” fans shouldn’t lose hope for a potential love story between Capt. Olivia Benson and Christopher Meloni’s Detective Elliot Stabler. “You can never give up hope,” Mariska exclusively told Access Hollywood guest correspondent Emily Orozco during our set visit before explaining why she thinks people are so invested in those two characters ending up together romantically. Mariska and her “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” co-star Aimé Donna Kelly also teased the new season, revealing what it’s like to star on a show lead by so many women. Season 27 of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” premieres Sept. 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and Peacock.