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Meloni's Cheeky FaceTime Prank Leaves Poehler Flustered on Podcast
22 Oct
Summary
- Meloni and Poehler's hilarious FaceTime call with Hargitay
- Hargitay unknowingly crashes Poehler's podcast with Meloni
- Meloni's playful banter and teasing leaves Poehler feeling nervous
On October 21, 2025, actor Christopher Meloni, 64, appeared as a guest on the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast. During the interview, Meloni received a call from his longtime co-star and friend, Mariska Hargitay, 61. Meloni then engaged in a hilarious FaceTime exchange with Hargitay, unaware that she was en route to Poehler's podcast studio.
Meloni's playful banter and teasing left Poehler, 54, feeling nervous and flustered, as she waited silently for Hargitay to arrive. When Hargitay finally joined the podcast, she was unaware that Meloni and Poehler had been discussing her, leading to an awkward yet comedic moment.
The incident showcased the close friendship and sense of humor shared by Meloni and Hargitay, who have starred together on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit for over two decades. Poehler's reaction to the unexpected situation highlighted the high-stakes nature of the podcast recording, as she feared Hargitay might say something unflattering about her.
