How a Psychic Predicted Mariska Hargitay’s Fame on Law & Order: SVU!

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When it comes to Mariska Hargitay, for me, it’s all about “Law & Order: SVU”. Since 1999, she’s been brilliantly portraying Detective Olivia Benson, and after 574 episodes, the show is still going strong! In fact, they’ve announced a 27th season for fall 2025. Now, here’s an intriguing tidbit: Mariska shared a story about a psychic predicting her fame for playing a character similar to Benson, and I find that absolutely mind-blowing!

Through the years, stars have joined and departed from SVU, yet Hargitay has consistently remained since the very beginning. Before securing this role, she hadn’t envisioned achieving fame through a heavy legal drama series like this one. However, her perspective shifted dramatically following an encounter with a psychic on Long Island, as her friend persuaded her to visit. On Call Her Daddy, the actress recounted the entire story, revealing:

Back in the day when I was 34, I’d make a trip to New York City twice a year, living life to the fullest. One time, a buddy of mine suggested something intriguing: ‘Mariska, you simply must visit this psychic on Long Island.’ Truth be told, I had no idea where in the world Long Island was. So, armed with curiosity and a rental car, I set off to this psychic’s humble abode on Long Island. The reading he gave me was quite something!

As she tagged along, Hargitay found herself unconvinced. Being the daughter of renowned figures like Jayne Mansfield, she assumed the psychic could easily identify her. Yet, once their conversation began, the psychic made a statement that later proved to be remarkably accurate, saying:

He claims, “He emphasizes, ‘Look at that expression?’ I’ve got it on tape, ‘Do you see that expression on your face now?’ I replied, ‘Yes?’ He then adds, ‘You’ll become well-known for that serious face, that very serious face of yours.’

In the video below, Hargitay adopts a serious demeanor that aligns with what the psychic was discussing. Reflecting on this now, given the trajectory of this narrative, it’s not hard to connect the dots between this prediction and her future role in SVU.

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However, hindsight is 20/20, and in the moment, she didn’t believe it.

As an ardent fan, I’ve always admired her passion for comedy, residing as she does in the bustling city of Los Angeles, seemingly content to stay put. Yet, a mysterious psychic has stirred my curiosity with his prediction that she would shine in a dramatic role set in the vibrant backdrop of New York City. This intriguing twist in her potential career trajectory leaves me eagerly awaiting her next move.

In response, I replied, ‘Well, I guess not. I’m witty and attractive – quite a lethal combo, I plan to become a comedian.’ This is the most memorable comment anyone has ever made to me. He then said, ‘ frankly, I don’t care about your opinion. You’ll be recognized for that face of yours.’ And he added, ‘You’re relocating to New York.’

Indeed, everything turned out to be accurate as anticipated, yet what truly astonished everyone was how swiftly it unfolded. Following her captivating narration, the woman who is associated with Olivia Benson disclosed an interesting fact – she auditioned for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit simultaneously with Christopher Meloni and secured the role not long after their encounter with the Long Island psychic.

I swear to God, six months later, I got SVU. I swear, this is true on my children, this happened.

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Indeed, his foresight was remarkable, and now, with over three decades having passed, we can appreciate just how accurate his predictions were. One wonders if he could have foreseen the meteoric rises of some of the cast members from Law & Order, who would go on to have successful careers? I’d venture a guess that he would have been spot-on if he had made such predictions, given his impressive track record.

Currently, this psychic can say “I predicted it,” and Mariska Hargitay will carry on portraying the adored and intensely dedicated Detective Olivia Benson on SVU. In the meantime, you can stream Law & Order, along with other projects within the franchise, using a Peacock subscription as we anticipate the upcoming season.

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2025-06-27 03:41