Mariska Hargitay Traces 'Very Close' Friendship and 'Chemistry' with Christopher Meloni Back to Their Joint 'SVU' Audition

12 JANUARY 2025 1.12PM EST Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay's "Very Close" Friendship and "Chemistry" Returning to Their Joint SVU Audit The "good chemistry" between Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay is simply an immediate bond that dates back to their first audition together. Mariska Hargitay recalled the 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' joint audition, where she first met costar and friend Christopher Meloni, in a new interview.