The Italian premier’s tireless triangulation reflects her almost preternatural ability to mediate, ingratiate, and negotiate.

Mariska Hargitay's reaction was pretty delightful ... I just thought that was so funny. And again, that's Chris Meloni's writing. I just love that part there, because Randall is kind of rough ...

they want Mariska on your show for an episode’ ...and I said, 'I want to write it. I feel as though I'll do a great job.' ” Peter Kramer/NBC/Getty “We break the story, figure it out ...

I feel as though I'll do a great job.' ” Related: Why Dean Norris Was 'Laughing My A-- Off' After Christopher Meloni Made Him Flirt with Mariska ... friendship in an interview on Today in ...

I feel as though I'll do a great job.' ” Peter Kramer/NBC/Getty From left: Mariska Hargitay as Captain Olivia Benson, Christopher Meloni as Det ... chemistry and their offscreen friendship in an ...

"You know me better than anybody! You can't expect me to lie down on that bed and do nothing! That would kill me." Related: Mariska Hargitay Rushes to Christopher Meloni's Bedside After Near-Fatal ...