Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni | Source: Getty Images

Meet 'Law & Order' Stars' Real-Life Partners

Aug 07, 2025

07:56 A.M.

They may spend their on-screen lives fighting crime and seeking justice, but off-screen, these "Law & Order" stars are building love stories of their own.

Behind the intense courtroom scenes and gripping investigations, the cast of "Law & Order" leads equally intriguing personal lives. While some have been married for decades, others are in newer relationships — and a few are happily single.

Kelli Giddish, Mariska Hargitay, and Peter Scanavino on the set of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" on July 29, 2025, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

From heartfelt Instagram tributes to low-key romances, here's a closer look at the real-life partners of the show’s most familiar faces.

Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay on the set of the "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" on August 3, 2025, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Mariska Hargitay – Peter Hermann

Mariska Hargitay met her partner, Peter Hermann, in the early 2000s, and the connection was instant. After dating for three years, the couple married in 2004 and have been going strong ever since.

Mariska Hargitay as Captain Olivia Benson, Kelli Giddish as Detective Amanda Rollins, and Christopher Meloni as Detective Elliot Stabler on "Law & Order: Organized Crime" in 2023. | Source: Getty Images

Peter Hermann and Mariska Hargitay during Entertainment Weekly's 9th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party in New York in 2003. | Source: Getty Images

Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann from a post dated November 29, 2024. | Source: Instagram/therealmariskahargitay

Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann with their children at the "Die My Love" red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2025, in France. | Source: Getty Images

Peter Hermann and Mariska Hargitay from a post dated May 20, 2025. | Source: Instagram/therealmariskahargitay

Kelli Giddish – Beau Richards

Kelli Giddish married her partner, Beau Richards, in 2021. In an Instagram post, she called him the best stepfather to her children.

Kelli Giddish and Peter Scanavino on the set of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" on November 22, 2016, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Kelli Giddish and Beau Richards from a post dated March 24, 2024. | Source: Instagram/kelligiddish

Kelli Giddish and Beau Richards at the "My Mom Jayne: A Film By Mariska Hargitay" premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival at Carnegie Hall on June 13 in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Kelli Giddish and Beau Richards with their children from a post dated June 16, 2025. | Source: Instagram/botorious

Richard Belzer – Harlee McBride

Richard Belzer passed away in 2023 and is survived by his wife, Harlee McBride, whom he married in 1985.

Richard Belzer as Det. John Munch on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" in 2012. | Source: Getty Images

Richard Belzer and Harlee McBride at The Improv on February 1, 1987, in West Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Richard Belzer and Harlee McBride during the American Museum of the Moving Image to Honor Bob Wright and Jim Robbins in New York in 2003. | Source: Getty Images

Richard Belzer and Harlee McBride in New York on April 4, 2006. | Source: Getty Images

Richard Belzer and Harlee McBride at the Black & White Ball on October 29, 2008, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Ice-T – Coco Austin

Ice-T is married to actress and reality star Coco Austin. The pair have even shared the small screen a few times while filming "Law & Order" together.

Mariska Hargitay and Ice-T on the set of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" on February 15, 2024, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Coco Austin and Ice-T at a party for Self Magazine & VH-1's Special "Rock Bodies" in 2002. | Source: Getty Images

Ice-T and Coco Austin with their daughter during the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony for Ice-T on February 17, 2023, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Ice-T and Coco Austin with their daughter from a post dated February 14, 2024. | Source: Instagram/babychanelnicole

Ice-T and Coco Austin from a post dated May 17, 2025. | Source: Instagram/coco

Kevin Kane – Francis Benhamou

Kevin Kane celebrated his partner, Francis Benhamou's birthday on Instagram in October 2024, saying she had brought all the good into his life.

Octavio Pisano and Kevin Kane on the set of the "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" on July 29, 2025, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Kevin Kane and Francis Benhamou at the 37th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards on May 1, 2022, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Francis Benhamou and Kevin from a post dated July 11, 2023. | Source: Instagram/mugsykane

Chris Meloni – Sherman Williams

Chris Meloni and his partner, Sherman Williams, exchanged vows in 1995 and share two children. In 2022, he said the secret to their long-standing marriage was her patience.

Christopher Meloni as Detective Elliot Stabler on "Law & Order - Special Victims Unit" in 2012. | Source: Getty Images

Sherman Williams and Chris Meloni at the Caroline's on Broadway 20th Anniversary Comedy Concert after-party on March 27, 2003, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Sherman Williams and Chris Meloni at The Ritz-Carlton opening weekend event on January 6, 2006, in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. | Source: Getty Images

Sherman Williams and Chris Meloni with their children at the opening night of Cirque du Soleil's "Banana Shpeel" at the Beacon Theatre on May 19, 2010, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Chris Meloni and Sherman Williams from a post dated July 30, 2024. | Source: Instagram/chris_meloni

Danny Pino – Lilly Pino

Danny Pino and his partner, Lilly Pino, celebrated their 23rd anniversary in February 2025. In a sentimental Instagram post, he called her "the brightest light. The North Star."

Danny Pino as Detective Nick Amaro on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" in 2012. | Source: Getty Images

Lilly and Danny Pino during the Rape Treatment Center Annual Benefit on October 2, 2005, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images

Lilly and Danny Pino from a post dated February 17, 2025. | Source: Instagram/eldannypino

Danny and Lilly Pino at the Autism Speaks Los Angeles Gala on October 24, 2024, in Los Angeles. | Source: Getty Images

Danny and Lilly Pino from a post dated November 1, 2024. | Source: Instagram/eldannypino

Peter Scanavino – Lisha Bai

Peter Scanavino and his partner, Lisha Bai, celebrated 10 years of marriage in 2021. In a social media post, he shared that meeting Lisha was the best thing that ever happened to him.

Ice-T as Odafin "Fin" Tutuola, Peter Scanavino as Dominick "Sonny" Carisi, and Kelli Giddish as Detective Amanda Rollins in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" in 2018. | Source: Getty Images

Peter Scanavino and Lisha Bai from a post dated July 3, 2021. | Source: X/Peter Scanavino

Peter Scanavino and Lisha Bai at The Joyful Revolution Gala on May 22, 2017, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Lisha Bai and Peter Scanavino from a post dated December 7, 2019. | Source: Instagram/peterscanavino

Juliana Aidén Martinez

Juliana Aidén Martinez seems to be single and focused on enjoying her role on "Law & Order." She joked that she's been in love with co-star Mariska since the moment they met.

Juliana Aidén Martinez as Det. Kate Silva on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" in 2024. | Source: Getty Images

Mariska Hargitay and Juliana Aidén Martinez at the "My Mom Jayne: A Film By Mariska Hargitay" premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival on June 13 in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Dann Florek – Karen Florek

Dann Florek is married to Karen Florek. In 2022, they made headlines after striking up an unlikely friendship with a food blogger who bought their former home.

Mariska Hargitay as Detective Olivia Benson, Dann Florek as Donald Cragen, and Danny Pino as Detective Nick Amaro on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" in 2015. | Source: Getty Images

Karen and Dann Florek at "The Champions" documentary presentation on March 1, 2016, in West Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

Dann and Karen Florek at "The Champions" documentary presentation on March 1, 2016, in West Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images

BD Wong – Richert Schnorr

BD Wong and his partner, Richert Schnorr, celebrated their sixth anniversary in October 2024. In a sweet Instagram post, he shared that they've known each other for 16 years.

BD Wong as Dr. George Huang in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" in 2009. | Source: Getty Images

BD Wong and Richert Schnorr at the Broadway Opening Night of "Torch Song" at the Hayes Theater on Noveber 1, 2018, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

BD Wong and Richert Schnorr photographed on June 28, 2019. | Source: Getty Images

Richert Schnor and BD Wong from a post dated October 9, 2024. | Source: Instagram/wongbd

Tony Goldwyn – Jane Musky

Tony Goldwyn and his partner, Jane Musky, have been married for nearly 40 years and share two daughters. In 2024, he revealed that the secret to their long-lasting marriage is his respect for her.

Tony Goldwyn as District Attorney Nicholas Baxter in "Law & Order" in 2025. | Source: Getty Images

Tony Goldwyn and Jane Musky during the premiere of "The Last Samurai" at Ziegfeld Theater in New York, 2003. | Source: Getty Images

Tony Goldwyn, Jane Musky, Jane Jenkins and Executive producer Steven-Charles Jaffe at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Oscars outdoor screening of "Ghost" on July 13, 2012, in Hollywood, California.| Source: Getty Images

Reid Scott – Elspeth Keller

Reid Scott and his partner, Elspeth Keller, first connected as pen pals in college, forming a bond through letters before meeting in person. That connection eventually led to marriage, with the couple saying "I do" in 2014.

Reid Scott as Detective Vincent Riley on "Law & Order" in 2025. | Source: Getty Images

Elspeth Keller and Reid Scott from a post dated February 14, 2022. | Source: Instagram/mrreidscott

Reid Scott and Elspeth Keller from a post dated April 20, 2024. | Source: Instagram/mrreidscott

Reid Scott and Elspeth Keller with their children at the "ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires" premiere at El Capitan Theatre on July 8, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Hugh Dancy – Claire Danes

Hugh Dancy and his partner, Claire Danes, share three children. In 2023, he joked about trying to convince her to join him for one episode of "Law & Order."

Hugh Dancy as ADA Nolan Price on "Law & Order" in 2024. | Source: Getty Images

Hugh Dancy and Claire Danes at the "Frost/Nixon" opening night in 2007. | Source: Getty Images

Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy at the launch celebration of the Afghan Hands Foundation on June 28, 2007, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Hugh Dancy and Claire Danes from a post dated May 3, 2017. | Source: Instagram/hugh_dancy

Hugh Dancy and Claire Danes from a post dated October 19, 2017. | Source: Instagram/hugh_dancy

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Mehcad Brooks – Frida Brooks

In May 2024, Mehcad Brooks took to Instagram to celebrate his partner Frida Brooks's birthday, pouring his heart out in a touching post about how much he loves her and how amazing she is.

Mehcad Brooks as Det. Jalen Shaw on "Law & Order" in 2024. | Source: Getty Images

Frida and Mehcad Brooks at the "Nobody's Fool" premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on October 28, 2018, in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Frida and Mehcad Brooks from a post dated February 15, 2021. | Source: Instagram/iamfridabrooks

Frida Brooks and Mehcad Brooks from a post dated October 25, 2020. | Source: Instagram/iamfridabrooks

Mehcad and Frida Brooks from a post dated October 25, 2020. | Source: Instagram/iamfridabrooks

Frida and Mehcad Brooks from a post dated October 25, 2020. | Source: Instagram/iamfridabrooks

Odelya Halevi – Aaron Mazor

Odelya Halevi got engaged to her partner, Aaron Mazor, in August 2023. During an interview, she revealed that after a long day on set, her favorite way to unwind is by coming home, taking a shower, and cuddling with Aaron.

Odelya Halevi as A.D.A. Samantha Maroun in "Law & Order" in 2025. | Source: Getty Images

Odelya Halevi and Aaron Mazor from a post dated February 12, 2023. | Source: Instagram/aaron.mazor

Aaron Mazor and Odelya Halevi from a post dated August 31, 2023. | Source: Instagram/odelya_halevi_

Aaron Mazor and Odelya Halevi from a post dated January 25, 2024. | Source: Instagram/odelya_halevi_

Odelya Halevi and Aaron Mazor from a post dated January 25, 2024. | Source: Instagram/odelya_halevi_

Maura Tierney

Maura Tierney appears to be single and focused on her work, enjoying her time on screen and keeping her personal life private following her split from her former husband, Billy Morissette.

Maura Tierney and Billy Morrissette during the Sundance Film Festival 2001 in Park City, Utah. | Source: Getty Images

Whether married for decades or newly partnered, the stars of "Law & Order" lead rich personal lives beyond the screen — and their real-life relationships are just as compelling as the characters they portray.