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Mariska Hargitay Would ‘Rather’ Leave ‘Law & Order’ on Her ‘Own Accord’ Than Be Pushed Out
Mariska Hargitay's days as Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU may be numbered since she 'passed up lots of other opportunities,' sources exclusively tell Closer.
Olivia Benson on the long-running cop drama may be numbered as sources exclusively tell Closer she’s plotting a tragic exit for her beloved character. Despite her longevity on SVU, Mariska was said to be looking over her shoulder during the actors’ and writers’ strikes last year, figuring her $500,000-an-episode salary put a bullseye on her back. But the pal says Mariska is looking to spend more quality time with her actor husband, Peter Hermann — who has a recurring role on SVU as attorney Trevor Langan — and their three teen children as well as getting even more hands-on with her Joyful Heart Foundation, which helps women who are victims of domestic abuse.
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