SVU’s 26-season history, one element that has remained a fan-favorite is the relationship between Olivia Benson and Chris Stabler. Although Stabler isn't a regular on the show anymore, viewers remain invested in the dynamic between the two law enforcement officials.

Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni met on the set of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 1999 — and decades later their bond is still going strong. "I have a million memories from the pilot, especially the immediate chemistry with Chris.

Special Victims Unit' joint audition, where she first met costar and friend Christopher Meloni, in a new interview.

SVU stars Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni‘s friendship has spanned over more than two decades. Most recently, Hargitay recalled their sweet moments of auditioning together for the iconic crime drama show.

Celebrating more than 26 seasons and counting, few will deny that Dick Wolf captured lightning in a bottle with the creation of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and in a January TODAY interview, SVU legend Mariska Hargitay looked back on the "magical" final audition with Christopher Meloni that changed her life forever.