The Highest Paid Actresses On Television Today

Mariska Hargitay

You know her from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Olivia Benson, lead detective. Behind the scenes though, Mariska Hargitay is just an everyday actress who has been with the series since 1990. In 2018, she made $13 million to continue her performance as the no-nonsense policewoman, and everyone is pleased. 

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