Christopher Meloni Recalls 'Powerful Moment' With Mariska Hargitay: 'It Was Very Sweet' EXCLUSIVE

Christopher Meloni has so much respect for his "Law & Order" co-star Mariska Hargitay! The 57-year-old actor, who portrayed detective Elliot Stabler on NBC’s long-running police drama for 12 seasons before he left in 2011, recalled the powerful moment he shared with Mariska and broke down their characters' iconic dynamic during a recent interview.