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Keke Palmer Was “Speechless” When She Met Mariska Hargitay on the Set of ‘SVU’: “I Forgot How to Act”

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Christy Pina
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Keke Palmer recalls her awestruck first meeting with 'Law & Order: SVU' star Mariska Hargitay, who left the young actress 'speechless' on set in 2005.
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  • Palmer was just 12 when she guest-starred on 'SVU' and was playing a victim of Hurricane Katrina, with Hargitay's character Olivia Benson saving her character's life - an experience that left Palmer starstruck and unable to act.
  • Years later, Palmer reached out to Hargitay on social media and was thrilled when the veteran actress remembered their encounter and expressed pride in Palmer's success, demonstrating the lasting impact of that formative experience.
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Keke Palmer, Mariska Hargitay, Olivia Benson, Elliot Stabler, Christopher Meloni, Sharon Palmer, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, 'SVU'
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