Mariska Hargitay made an exciting announcement Saturday- she will return for the 15th season of Law & Order.
E! News reports that the Emmy Award winning actress revealed the exciting news on Twitter writing, “Happy weekend. It's official. Season 15--I'LL BE BACK! xx m.”
E! notes that it Hargitay's future on the show was unclear as her character, Detective Olivia Benson, was being held a gunpoint by a serial rapist during the May 22 season finale.
Hargitay has held her role as Detective Benson since 1999. She has taken on a handful of otherroles, including films Lake Placid, Love American Style and Night Sins- to name a few.
NBC renewed the longstanding crime-drama in April, Us Weekly reports. Hargitay earned $500,000 an episode last season crowning her the highest paid television actress.
Us Weekly notes that the details surrounding her new contract have not been revealed.
Image: NBC
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