Mariska Hargitay wanted to be a comedian and had auditioned for ‘Friends’ and ‘Seinfeld’

Mariska Hargitay, known for ‘SVU’, once auditioned for the popular sitcom ‘Friends’. She revealed this on a podcast, stating she tried out for the role of Monica several times. Hargitay initially believed her career would be in comedy. A psychic later told her she would become famous for a specific expression, which indirectly led to her ‘SVU’ role.