It appears the relapse Mariska Hargitay suffered last week was a bit more serious than first thought.
A Law & Order: SVU source tells me that the love of my life Emmy winner underwent a second surgery last week related to a collapsed lung she suffered back in January. (Earlier reports said she was hospitalized for "routine tests" after experiencing "some discomfort.") And although her reps initially said production on SVU would not be affected, they’re now confirming that Hargitay will in fact miss several weeks of work as she recuperates.
"Mariska is recovering well and is expected to return to SVU in the next couple of weeks," her camp said in a statement.
An SVU insider adds that the actress’ prognosis is excellent. "She is doing great," maintains my mole. "She will recoup for a few weeks and be back better than ever." Phew.
Remarkably, the SVU source says Hargitay’s absence is only expected to translate into one missed episode. And in that episode, titled "Bagagge," Ice-T’s Fin "will step in for Mariska."
Also helping fill the void will be Stephanie March, whose ex-ADA Alex Cabot begins her six-episode return engagement tomorrow night.
Here’s what happens now: You scroll down to the comments and join me in wishing Mariska a speedy recovery. I won’t accept no for an answer.
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i sure hope she gets well soon its not svu w/o her!
I hope and pray Mariska will be well soon; she is a tremendously talented actress and appears to be a wonderful person as well. I’ll keep her and her family in my prayers!
Mariska’s great on SVU, and she seems like a real sweetheart IRL. I hope she can get some rest and finally put this trouble behind her for good!
Have a speedy recovery! We need you on the show again as soon as possible. Get well soon!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I’ve been watching Olivia Benson for years and think she’s one of the greatest female characters on TV. We can’t wait to have her back!
Get will soon, Mariska! We have a lot of love for you over here.
GET WELL MARISKA!! We are all thinking of you and wish you a complete and healthy recovery.
Mariska Hargitay elevates SVU from being an ordinary procedural show to great television. Get well Mariska, we miss you on our TV’s every week (or we can just tune into the countless hours of reruns to rewatch your glorious work over and over again)
The best actress on TV needs to get well!!
Get well soon M! We love you and will miss you on the show!! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!!
-Svu lovers =D
Mariska, you are one classy lady. Not only are you beautiful and talented, but your positive attitude makes you shine. The great example you set by helping victims of abuse through your foundation is very commendable. I pray that you fully recover; the show is not the same when you are gone!
Get well Mariska! The show is never the same without you.
We love you!
You are the best detective on TV.
get well soon
Please get well soon and thoroughtly. TV and SVU cannot be without you for any length of time. Our prayers for recovery are yours.
Wishing you a quick recovery, as the greatest of all angels are watching over you. We have an extra bed for you at UMASS with your name on it to help speed up your recovery……smile we all luv ya.
God Bless,
Robin
i almost had a freaking heart attack when i read the headline! don’t do that. like ever again!!
Hoping that Mariska gets well, and its great news that she will miss only one eppy, altho her health is most important, naturally. And Stephanie March is back … eeeeeeeeeeee!! Michaela is okay, but she’s still Lindsey from OTH to me, and I floved Casey, so hooray for Alex Cabot! + Im so excited ab Liv and Alex scenes
Get Better Mariska!
SVU will not be the same without you, but your health is way more important.
YOU ar the best thing on TV
Get well baby!
Mariska, you are without a doubt one of the best female characters on tv and always a class act. I wish you a speedy recovery!
The headline terrified me! :] Considering this might be her last season…fkljds. Don’t think about that. That’s the least of my worries. I just want her to get better. We all love you, Mariska! You’re in all of our thoughts and prayers. Take it easy! And best wishes to Peter and August!
YOU ar the best thing on TV
Get well baby!
Mariska, you are my hero. I wish you a speedy recovery because SVU just isn’t SVU without you!!
Get well soon Mariska! But take it easy! We want you back on SVU, but more importantly we want you 100% healthy and happy.
I hope you have a speedy recovery, Mariska!
Get well soon Mariska! Glad to hear that things are getting better.
Well, even though I doubt she reads this, I’ll write it as if she reads it ;-P
I hope you get better Mariska! I wish you the best!! And for the love of all that is holy – take some freaking time off! Even though I want nothing more than to have you back on the show, your health is so much more important that any tv-show! I love your devotion, but sometimes enough is enough! Hope Peter strap you to the bed and force you to stay there until you get better!:-)
“Mariska Hargitay elevates SVU from being an ordinary procedural show to great television.”
TRUE!!!!!
get well soon
Mariska, we love. Get better and Stay strong. I know that wont be difficult for you.
Healing thoughts, Mariska.