Mariska Hargitay Confirms Deleted 'SVU' Kiss Scene and Upcoming Directorial Role

Mariska Hargitay disclosed that a kiss between her character, Olivia Benson, and Elliot Stabler, played by Christopher Meloni, was filmed for 'Law & Order: SVU' but later removed from the final cut. Additionally, Hargitay revealed her intentions to direct an important future episode of the series. She also mentioned working on a personal film project, expanding her involvement behind the camera.