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'Law & Order: SVU' star Mariska Hargitay arrives to the opening night of 'Guys & Dolls' on Broadway (March 1, 2009)Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- After almost three weeks away from her hit NBC show, "Law & Order: SVU," Mariska Hargitay returned to work on Monday, Access Hollywood has confirmed.
Mariska first underwent surgery in January after suffering a partially collapsed lung and returned to work later that month. The 44-year-old actress was hospitalized again on March 3.
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Following her recent stint in the hospital, a rep for the actress said in a statement released to Access, "Mariska is recovering well and is expected to return to 'SVU' in the next couple of weeks."
News of the actress' return delighted her "SVU" co-star Chris Meloni.
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"We're happy to have her [back,]" Chris told Access at the "Gods of Carnage" premiere on Broadway Sunday night in New York City.
Chris said he is even planning to get her a little "welcome back" gift.
"Maybe I'll buy her a rose or something from one of the corner delis, something special like that," he said.
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The "SVU" actor said Mariska had been keeping everyone updated on her health during her absence.
"Pretty regularly, we E-mail, text, or call," he told Access. "She's doing great."
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pelonYEAH! great news. just don't over-do it, Mariska. take it slow and easy. let your body heal in it's own time. while I would truly miss her on 'SVU' (actually, won't even watch the show if she's not on), the most important thing is her long-term health. get totally well soon.report abuseposted March 23, 2009 2:28 PM PDT
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SheilaSI never made the connection to her famous mother and father.report abuseposted March 23, 2009 12:07 PM PDT
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EricaAnd if by "the hunk", you mean Peter Hermann, who plays Defense Attorney Trevor Langan on Law and Order.....then yes, she is still married to him! :)report abuseposted March 23, 2009 12:06 PM PDT
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EricaI love Mariska! She is a great actress and person! I also loved that she made fun of herself in The Love Guru! :) Glad she is recovering! Get lots of rest, we don't want you back in the hospital!report abuseposted March 23, 2009 11:58 AM PDT
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the singerIs she still married to the "hunk"? And how is her little darling boy? I think she is great !report abuseposted March 23, 2009 11:27 AM PDT
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