Mariska Hargitay nearly left 'Law & Order SVU' over fear of being a 'one-trick pony'

Mariska Hargitay told Julianna Margulies that she was considering leaving "Law & Order: SVU" because she worried about being limited to a single role. Margulies responded to Hargitay's concerns, and the conversation affected Hargitay's decision to remain with the show. Hargitay has appeared on "SVU" since 1999 as Detective Olivia Benson.

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