With their years-long friendship and baggage
keeping them apart, it’s understandable why
Elliot and Olivia haven’t jumped into a romantic
relationship. Now, star and executive producer
Hargitay gives more insight into why.
What Mariska Hargitay sees for Stabler and Benson’s future
“We want to hold the tension,” Hargitay told Variety for their annual Power of Women issue 
about herself and Meloni, explaining why fans are constantly left questioning their relationship status. She added that their goal as actors is to “do what’s right and truthful for both characters.”
Hargitay acknowledged that she and Meloni, or rather, Elliot and Olivia, make a very romantic pair. “Our chemistry is undeniable. It’s just the way it is,” she said.
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