Mariska Hargitay's Efforts to Keep Kelli Giddish on 'SVU' Overruled by Dick Wolf

Despite her significant influence on the show, Mariska Hargitay was unable to prevent the departure of co-star Kelli Giddish from 'Law & Order: SVU'.

Mariska Hargitay, a major force on 'Law & Order: SVU', fought unsuccessfully to keep Kelli Giddish in the cast.
Giddish, who played Detective Amanda Rollins, left the show after 12 seasons but has made cameo appearances since.
The decision to write off Giddish's character was made by series creator Dick Wolf, despite Hargitay's objections.
Hargitay's relationship with Wolf has been described as close yet complex, marked by tough negotiations.
The dynamics between Hargitay and her co-stars, particularly Christopher Meloni, contribute to ongoing story tensions on 'SVU'.