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'Law & Order: SVU' Cast Reacts to Mariska Hargitay Sexual Assault Revelation (Exclusive)

The cast of the long-running crime drama spoke with ET on Tuesday at the 25th anniversary celebration in New York.

Longtime friend and co-star Christopher Meloni-- who starred for years as Detective Elliot Stabler, partner to Hargitay's Olivia Benson -- praised her openness and strong vulnerability. Donald Cragen -- reflected on how Hargitay's powerful editorial adds a previously unknown depth and impact to her character and her performance. Peter Scanavino -- who stars as Assistant District Attorney Dominick "Sonny" Carisi, Jr. -- reflected on how the cast has supported Hargitay, explaining, "You just just try to give her all the love and comfort that she rightly deserves."

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