Christopher Meloni Expresses Gratitude to ‘L&O’ Fans as Mariska Hargitay Shows Support for Her Longtime Co-Star
Christopher Meloni expressed his gratitude to fans in an Instagram video last night, reflecting on his nearly two-decade tenure as Detective Elliot Stabler in the Law & Order franchise. His co-star, Mariska Hargitay, who portrayed Detective Olivia Benson alongside him, responded warmly in the comments.
In her comment, Hargitay posted “P4L” accompanied by a heart emoji, referencing the popular Outer Banks meme “Pogues For Life,” which signifies loyalty and enduring friendship.
“I just saw that they announced ‘Organized Crime’ won’t be coming back,” Meloni noted in the video. “I wanted to take this moment to say thank you to the fans who not only helped give the character of Elliot Stabler life and longevity, but for sticking with him and welcoming him back. It was a good ride. I had a great time playing him. You helped give me a career that I never dreamed of, nearly 17 odd years.”
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Hargitay’s comment brought delight to other fans, with actress Holly Robinson Peete writing, “Love ya buddy, whatever you do next, I’ll be watching.” Former cast member Elisabeth Röhm added her support with a series of handclap emojis and a heart.
Meloni starred in Organized Crime alongside Danielle Moné Truitt, Ainsley Seiger, Rick Gonzalez, and Dean Norris during its fifth season.
Meanwhile, Hargitay is set to make her Broadway debut next month, taking over from Daniel Radcliffe in the acclaimed production Every Brilliant Thing.
Below is Meloni’s video from Instagram:
