Law & Order’s Mariska Hargitay recently got candid about her memories of Taylor Swift‘s wedding. The two share a lasting supportive friendship rooted in mutual fandom and a famous feline-inspired namesake. Hargitay was among the celebrity guests at Swift’s high-profile nuptials to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden on July 3.
Mariska Hargitay reveals her favorite part of Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s wedding
Mariska Hargitay recently opened up about the most cherished and unforgettable moment she experienced at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding celebration.
The Law & Order star shared the sweet detail while appearing as a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
When Kimmel asked if she went to the wedding, Hargitay replied, “I did. And I am still floating from that wedding. It was so intimate and spectacular, I have to say.”
She further added, “I have to say, I was blown away because when there’s a wedding with that many guests, you think, ‘Oh, okay, it’s going to be that.’ But it wasn’t.”
The Joyful Heart Foundation founder then revealed what moved her the most, saying, “And I would even say that the vows were my favorite part of the whole wedding. It was that magical.”
Her account of the wedding was met with an outpouring of love from fans online. One commented, “The wedding was obviously so beautiful she’s filling up just thinking about the vows.” Another shared, “Fun fact: Taylor Swift named one of her cats Olivia Benson.” “I love this,” gushed a follower. “First time on Kimmel loved it,” read another fan comment.
During her appearance, Mariska Hargitay also spoke about her upcoming role as host of the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. She also hinted at a possible Law & Order cameo for NBA star Jalen Brunson.
