Corey Cott is making waves on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, and it’s all thanks to his unexpected connection with Mariska Hargitay. Both actors, at 35, share not just a passion for their craft but also similar life journeys that Cott finds inspiring. He’s taken advantage of working alongside Hargitay, describing their on-set relationship as a daily master class in acting that challenges him to elevate his performance.
Cott’s debut as Detective Jake Griffin in October 2025 was just the start of his journey—he’s now a series regular and relishes every moment of filming alongside Hargitay, who has been captivating audiences as Captain Olivia Benson since 1999. As the series delves deeper into its 27th season, this week promises an emotional story arc featuring Griffin, one that Cott himself found deeply moving. Fans are in for some gritty drama, and who knows? We might see more growth in the dynamic between Griffin and Benson than ever before.
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