Mariska Hargitay couldn’t have looked happier to be busy filming television’s longest-running primetime live-action series.
The 57-year-old actress’ smile was on full display on the set of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in New York City on Tuesday.
She sported her usual costume as NYPD Captain Oliva Benson in a chic black suit and button-up blouse.
Hard at work: Mariska Hargitay couldn’t have looked happier to be busy filming television’s longest-running primetime live-action series
Her fitted jacket and slacks proved her status as the most fashionable police officer on television.
The star’s stunning brunette locks were done up in loose waves, and blew in the breeze of the portable fan she carried to stay cool between takes.
She also carried a stylish pair of black aviator shades in her hand, which she donned on her face as she struck a cool pose later in the day.
Overjoyed: The 57-year-old actress’ smile was on full display on the set of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in New York City on Tuesday
Costume: She sported her usual costume as NYPD Captain Oliva Benson in a chic black suit and button-up blouse. Her fitted jacket and slacks made proved her status as the most fashionable police officer on television
Her beautifully made up features could be seen as the crew prepared that day’s shot.
Mariska shot her outdoor scene in front of St. Jude Catholic Academy, as the character prepared to save more children in peril across the Big Apple.
She was flanked by hair and make-up stylists as the cameras stopped down to ensure everything was in place for the next take.
Wavy ‘do: The star’s stunning brunette locks were done up in loose waves, and blew in the breeze of the portable fan she carried to stay cool between takes
Too cool: She also carried a stylish pair of black aviator shades in her hand, which she donned on her face as she struck a cool pose later in the day. Her beautifully made up features could be seen as the crew prepared that day’s shot
Preparation: Mariska shot her outdoor scene in front of St. Jude Catholic Academy, as the character prepared to save more children in peril across the Big Apple
Hargitay has been hard at work on the hit show’s twenty-second season since principal photography started in September of 2020.
The latest set of episodes premiered in November of last year after production was significantly impacted by the onset of the global coronavirus pandemic.
As a way of working around the effects that the lasting state of Covid-19 has had on the entertainment industry, the show’s production company NBCUniversal developed a set of protocols that were to be followed by all of their crews.
Stylists: She was flanked by hair and make-up stylists as the cameras stopped down to ensure everything was in place for the next take
Delayed shooting: Hargitay has been hard at work on the hit show’s twenty-second season since principal photography started in September of 2020. The latest episodes premiered in November of last year and production was impacted by the coronavirus pandemic
Safety measures: Every crew member on the set could be seen wearing either a protective face mask or shield as part of the new safety measurements
Shift hours have been reduced for many production workers, and days were added to shooting schedules in order to keep things safe for everyone working on one of the company’s projects.
Every crew member on the set could be seen wearing either a protective face mask or shield as part of the new safety measurements.
The only people without a covering were Mariska and her fellow cast members, who had to remain camera ready the entire time.
Camera ready: The only people without a covering were Mariska and her fellow cast members, who had to remain camera ready the entire time
Co-star: Mariska was joined by co-star Jamie Gray Hyder on set, who wore a brown leather motorcycle jacket, grey hoodie and slacks for the latest scene. Hyder plays Officer Katriona “Kat” Tamin and joined the procedural during season twenty-one
Mariska was joined by co-star Jamie Gray Hyder on set, who wore a brown leather motorcycle jacket, grey hoodie and slacks for the latest scene.
Hyder plays Officer Katriona “Kat” Tamin and joined the procedural during season twenty-one.
The series is already the longest-running primetime US live-action series in television history, but in February 2020, it was renewed through its record twenty-fourth season.
Mariska has been with the show since it first premiered back in 1999.
She is now one of the highest-paid actresses on television, with an estimated annual salary of $13 million, according to Forbes.
Never-ending: The series is already the longest-running primetime US live-action series in television history, but in February 2020, it was renewed through its record twenty-fourth season
Well paid: Mariska has been with the show since it first premiered back in 1999. She is now one of the highest-paid actresses on television, with an estimated annual salary of $13 million, according to Forbes