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Mariska Hargitay Is a Real-Life Hero as She Helps a Child Find Her Mother While Filming 'Law & Order: SVU'

The actress was seemingly mistaken for a real officer by a lost child while dressed in her 'Law & Order: SVU' uniform.

While filming season 25 of the hit NBC series last Wednesday, Hargitay, 60, took a break when she was approached by a little girl who seemingly mistook her for a real police officer. The case of mistaken identity is understandable considering that Hargitay wears a police badge as part of Benson's outfit. Mariska Hargitay pictured taking a break from filming 'Law and Order: SVU' to help a lost child find her mother - SPLASHHargitay's tenure as Benson has set the record for the longest-running portrayal of a character in a drama show, and she's spoken before about how proud she is that her character and performance have helped people who have dealt with trauma find hope and closure.

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