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Benson & Stabler Reunite On Red Carpet
1 Mar
Summary
- Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni reunited at the ACE Eddie Awards.
- The longtime costars shared a tender moment on the red carpet.
- Their on-screen chemistry as Benson and Stabler endures for over two decades.
Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni recently reunited at the 76th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, held on February 27, 2026, at UCLA's Royce Hall in Los Angeles. The pair, who have starred together as Detective Olivia Benson and Detective Elliot Stabler since the premiere of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 1999, posed arm-in-arm, showcasing their enduring bond.
Their on-screen partnership, known for its loyalty and tension, became a cornerstone of SVU, one of television's longest-running dramas. Meloni's departure in 2011 was met with fan disappointment, but his return to the franchise with Law & Order: Organized Crime in 2021 reignited their dynamic, with subsequent crossover episodes delighting viewers. Off-screen, Hargitay and Meloni have spoken of an instantaneous and life-changing connection.
Both actors have maintained successful careers alongside their iconic roles. Hargitay, who founded the Joyful Heart Foundation, is married and has three children. Meloni is married with two children and has pursued various film and television projects. Their appearance at the ACE Eddie Awards underscored the lasting power of their professional and personal connection.
