Mariska Hargitay Teases Christopher Meloni About His Emmy Record
At the 2025 Emmy Awards, the playful chemistry between Law & Order: SVU stars Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni was on full display. Behind the glamour and gold statues, Hargitay couldn’t resist joking about Meloni’s Emmy history—and his reaction was priceless.
A Lighthearted Backstage Moment
In a September 14 Instagram post, Meloni shared a behind-the-scenes clip showing a table filled with Emmy trophies. Before he could finish recording, Hargitay chimed in with a teasing grin. “You’ll never have that,” she quipped, making fun of Meloni’s lack of Emmy wins.
Meloni, 64, responded with mock exasperation. “You see what I go through? You see what I deal with?” he said, laughing. Their exchange highlighted the camaraderie and long-standing friendship the two actors have shared both on and off screen.
Emmy Recognition: A Tale of Two Careers
Despite a stellar 12-year run as Elliot Stabler on SVU, Meloni has received limited Emmy recognition. His sole nomination came in 2006 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, a year that ultimately went to Kiefer Sutherland for 24.
Hargitay, 61, has enjoyed more awards success, earning eight Emmy nominations over her career. She won Outstanding Lead Actress in 2006 and received a News and Documentary Emmy in 2019 as co-producer of HBO’s crime film I Am Evidence. Their friendly teasing underscores the differences in their award histories, but also the enduring respect they hold for each other.
Onstage Reunion With the Law & Order Universe
The fun didn’t stop backstage. Hargitay and Meloni reunited onstage to present the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series alongside Law & Order colleagues Tony Goldwyn, Ice-T, and S. Epatha Merkerson. For fans, seeing these iconic actors together was a nostalgic treat, celebrating decades of television history.
Will Benson and Stabler Finally Become Official?
While the Emmy jokes drew laughs, the bigger question on fans’ minds remains: will Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler finally embrace their long-teased romance? According to Hargitay, the answer might come later in SVU’s current season.
“Maybe on the last episode,” she told Alex Cooper on the July 25 episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast. “I think that’s when they should be together.”
For now, their slow-burn relationship continues to captivate audiences, while the real-life friendship between Hargitay and Meloni keeps the dynamic fun, heartfelt, and full of charm—both onstage and off.