Trending Now - Mariska Hargitay Stunned by Melissa Mccarthy's Surprise Visit on Set

WHO:

Newsweek - Mariska Hargitay is the star of 'Law & Order: SVU'.

Deadline - Melissa McCarthy guest stars in 'Law & Order: SVU'.

WHAT:

Newsweek - Melissa McCarthy surprised Mariska Hargitay on the set of 'Law & Order: SVU'.

Deadline - McCarthy appeared in the Season 27 episode titled 'Gimmick' as a professional fighter.

WHERE:

Newsweek - The surprise took place on the set of 'Law & Order: SVU'.

WHEN:

Deadline - The episode featuring Melissa McCarthy aired in 2026.

WHY:

Deadline - The surprise was intended to delight Hargitay, as indicated by her reaction of being "mind blown".

HOW:

Deadline - McCarthy dressed in disguise to surprise Hargitay on set.

(UPDATED April 25, 2026 03:55 UTC)

In a delightful surprise on the set of 'Law & Order: SVU', Melissa McCarthy made a special appearance to delight Mariska Hargitay, who stars in the series. McCarthy, dressed in disguise, guest-starred in the Season 27 episode titled 'Gimmick' as a professional fighter, which aired in 2026. Hargitay's reaction was one of sheer amazement, describing herself as "mind blown" by the unexpected visit.