Melissa McCarthy Surprises Mariska Hargitay on 'Law & Order: SVU' Set While Filming Secret Cameo: 'Mind Blown'
By Brenton Blanchet
Published on April 24, 2026.
Melissa McCarthy surprised Mariska Hargitay on the set of Law & Order: SVU while filming a secret cameo for the season 27 episode, "Gimmick," which aired on April 23. The episode features McCarthy as a pro fighter who tries to flirt with the star of the show. McCarthy wore a disguise to prepare for her appearance, which she removed before surprising Hargiday. The pair shared a video of their reactions on Instagram. After the episode aired, Hargidde shared a selfie with her scene partner, stating she was "mind blown" and "so happy" after being surprised.
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