Attention Law & Order: SVU conspiracy theorists! I am sorry but no, Mariska Hargitay is not in a relationship with her co-star Chris Meloni. They’re friends! It’s not going to happen! In fact, Mariksa is married to an entirely different person, Peter Hermann. Here’s a photo for proof:
Gregory Pace
But if you need further evidence that Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson are an on-screen only vibe, here’s a timeline of Mariska and her husband Peter’s actual relationship:
Circa 2001
Law & Order: SUV airs its third season and we meet a shiny new character: defense attorney Trevor Langan.
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