Mariska Hargitay on Her Failed 'Friends' Audition
Mariska Hargitay, known for her role in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit", revealed that she auditioned multiple times for the character Monica Geller in the popular sitcom "Friends".
She started her career in the Groundlings improv comedy troupe and initially focused on comedy, stating "it was always comedy first" for her.
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Hargitay expressed her admiration for Amy Poehler, saying "All I wanted to be was you", referring to Poehler's successful career in comedy.
Despite her failed audition, Hargitay has become a household name in her own right, winning an Emmy for her work in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit".
Author's summary: Mariska Hargitay laments her failed audition for Friends.