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**Headline: Wine-Fueled Pixie Cut Almost Cost Mariska Hargitay Her ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Role**

**New York, NY – September 18, 2025** – Mariska Hargitay, beloved for her portrayal of Olivia Benson on *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit*, recently revealed that a spontaneous haircut nearly derailed her career on the hit show.

In a new interview, Hargitay recounted a 2002 salon visit that took an unexpected turn, leading to a drastic pixie cut. “My hairstylist had a glass of wine and I really should have known better,” Hargitay told Allure, hinting that the results were far shorter than she intended. “Maybe he’d thought I’d be aerodynamic when I was chasing perps. I have no idea.”

According to Hargitay, the haircut caused a stir with the show’s producers. “We went real short — shorter than anticipated. I almost got fired,” she revealed. While she considered embracing the new look as “easy, cool, and cop-like,” Hargitay admits she regrets the decision and wouldn’t repeat it.

Since the incident, Hargitay has experimented with various hairstyles throughout her tenure on *SVU*. After growing out the infamous pixie cut, she sported shorter styles through Season 5. By Season 12, her hair reached shoulder-length with side bangs and layers. Over the following seasons, Hargitay continued to play with length before settling into the longer, flowing brunette locks with highlights that she’s currently known for.

The story originally appeared on Parade’s Celebs section on September 17, 2025.

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