Mariska Hargitay, known for her role in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," revealed that she auditioned multiple times for the role of Monica Geller in the popular sitcom "Friends."
Hargitay started her career in the Groundlings improv comedy troupe and initially sought a career in comedy.
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In an interview with Amy Poehler on the "Good Hang" podcast, Hargitay expressed her admiration for Poehler and her work in comedy, saying "All I wanted to be was you."
Despite her aspirations in comedy, Hargitay's career took a different turn, leading her to become a prominent figure in television drama.
Author's summary: Mariska Hargitay discusses her failed audition for "Friends".