Mon Apr 14 12:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Hargitay and Meloni Enjoy Knicks Game, Fueling Friendship Speculation
**New York, NY** – Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni, the beloved stars of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” were spotted enjoying a night out together at Madison Square Garden on Friday. The longtime friends, who play Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler on the hit NBC show, attended the New York Knicks game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, courtside and in high spirits.
While the Knicks ultimately lost to the Cavaliers 108-102, the pair seemed unfazed. Meloni’s wife, Sherman Williams, was also present at the game. Hargitay later shared photos from the evening on Instagram, referencing Meloni’s presence with a playful caption highlighting their enjoyment of the game and each other’s company.
This latest public appearance follows a series of friendly selfies the duo shared on social media in March. Hargitay and Meloni have maintained a close friendship since beginning their work on “SVU” in 1999, a bond strengthened by Hargitay serving as godmother to Meloni’s daughter, Sophia. Both actors are happily married to their respective spouses; Hargitay to Peter Hermann and Meloni to Sherman Williams. The close friendship continues to capture fans’ attention, adding a heartwarming element to their already celebrated on-screen partnership.
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