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Psychic's Prediction Leads Mariska Hargitay to SVU Fame
10/28/2025
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Story summary
- A Long Island psychic predicted Mariska Hargitay would be famous for her face, and six months later she landed the iconic role on Law & Order: SVU.
- On Amy Poehler's podcast, Hargitay discusses aiming for a comedy career and auditioning for sitcoms, including Friends for the role of Monica Geller.
- Law & Order: SVU is now in its 27th season, illustrating how unpredictable acting careers can.
