Hargitay Almost Quit SVU to Break Free From the One-Trick Pony Image
Mariska Hargitay revealed she briefly considered leaving Law & Order: SVU during its 25th season to avoid being defined by a single role, telling Julianna Margulies she didn’t want to be a 'one-trick pony.' Margulies quipped that ship had sailed, but Hargitay stayed, eventually expanding her career with film, theater, and Emmy hosting while continuing SVU.