- - Kelli Giddish Shared Her ‘SVU’ Regret — and It Involves Ice-T

Nicole MooreFebruary 1, 2026 at 2:41 AM

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Actress Kelli Giddish has a regret about her time on the NBC series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and it involves her castmate, Ice-T.

While speaking to Peoplemagazine, Giddish, who became a Law & Order: SVU full-time cast member again during its current 27th season, discussed her co-star and friend, Mariska Hargitay. Giddish described Hargitay, who has played Law & Order: SVU character, Olivia Benson, since the show's first season, as "a great businesswoman." She then said that she has regretted not imploring Hargitay to impart her knowledge about business.

Giddish clarified that's not her only regret regarding the Law & Order: SVU cast. Giddish shared that she wished she had been "writing down at least one quote from Ice-T every day."

"I should have written it down. I worked with him every day in and out for so many years and I'm like, 'I should have a whole journal!'" said Giddish, who began starring as Amanda Rollins during the 13th season of Law & Order: SVU in 2011.

Ice-T Has a Limited Role on 'Law & Order: SVU' Season 27 Because of Kelli Giddish's Return

Giddish hasn't been a main Law & Order: SVU cast member since its 24th season, which aired in 2022, per IMDb. While speaking to TMZ in November 2025, Ice-T explained that fans will see less of his character, Odafin “Fin” Tutuola, in season 27 because of Giddish's recent full-time return. He clarified that he wasn't upset about his limited role.

"It's basically just business. They brought Kelly back and at the end of the day, they couldn't really keep both of us on full-time, as far as budget-wise. So they said, 'Okay, Ice we'll have you come in and out this year,'" said Ice-T to TMZ.

He also assured Law & Order: SVU fans who have enjoyed his character for the last 27 years that he is "not leaving the show."

In her January 2026 interview with People, Giddish said she was "happy to be back" on Law & Order: SVU.

"It feels really good for all the fans to be that excited and to be happy. I'm very grateful," said the actress to People.

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