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Last week, Law and Order: SVU fans were devastated when Kelly Giddisch officially left the drama after 12 seasons — and they weren’t the only ones. Mariska Hargitay reiterated her feelings as she got emotional on Instagram as she said goodbye to her longtime co-star and close friend.
In a new picture posted ahead of Kelli’s final episode, Mariska shared a sentimental note to honor the duo’s time on the NBC series. She shared how much she enjoyed sharing compelling stories with her on the small screen. But the leading lady wasn’t shy about revealing how bittersweet the moment was.
“Kelli I loved playing, learning, growing, talking, laughing and crying with you,” she wrote on Instagram on Dec. 8. “I have loved watching your achingly beautiful performances grow and blossom. I loved every single minute of it and I will miss you so much. You have my respect, gratitude and love forever. xo M.”
Mariska further emphasized her sadness by adding the hashtag “#RolliviaForever,” referring to their respective characters Olivia Benson and Amanda Rollins.
When Law and Order: SVU fans saw Mariska honoring her longtime friend on social media, they immediately became emotional with her. Many immediately took advantage of the comments to express their thoughts.