Mariska Hargitay, star of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, shared a powerful selfie with activist Gloria Steinem. The two have connected on the set of SVU before, and Hargitay expressed her admiration for Steinem's influence on her dedication to standing up for sexual assault survivors. Hargitay is also known for her activism work as the founder of The Joyful Heart Foundation, which supports abuse survivors.

Hargitay's role on SVU has brought attention to the stories of abuse shared by fans, and she believes in the power of the show to heal and raise awareness. Fellow SVU actor Chris Meloni commended her compassion in a speech, highlighting her ability to connect people and find hope in difficult situations.