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Famous 'Law & Order: SVU' guest stars, then and now

USA TODAY
Nov. 12, 2020Updated Oct. 21, 2021, 2:04 p.m. ET
" Law & Order: Special Victims Unit " debuted Sept. 20, 1999, and aired its 500th episode Oct. 21. Plenty of well-known actors have made appearances on the NBC detective drama. Scroll through for some of the many famous faces who had acting gigs on the long-running series, a spin-off of the original " Law & Order " that will return in 2022.
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" debuted Sept. 20, 1999, and aired its 500th episode Oct. 21.
Plenty of well-known actors have made appearances on the NBC detective drama. Scroll through for some of the many famous faces who had acting gigs on the long-running series, a spin-off of the original "Law & Order" that will return in 2022.
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Bradley Cooper played attorney Jason Whitaker and Angela Lansbury played Eleanor Duvall in a 2005 episode titled " Night. "
Bradley Cooper played attorney Jason Whitaker and Angela Lansbury played Eleanor Duvall in a 2005 episode titled "Night."
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Then known for his role on " Alias, " Cooper would go on to star in comedies such as " The Hangover " before nabbing Oscar nominations for " Silver Linings Playbook, " " American Hustle, " " American Sniper " and " A Star is Born. "
Then known for his role on "Alias," Cooper would go on to star in comedies such as "The Hangover" before nabbing Oscar nominations for "Silver Linings Playbook," "American Hustle," "American Sniper" and "A Star is Born." 
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Mischa Barton, who broke out with her role on the 2000s drama " The O.C., " guest-starred on a 2010 episode of " SVU " as Gladys Dalton.
Mischa Barton, who broke out with her role on the 2000s drama "The O.C.," guest-starred on a 2010 episode of "SVU" as Gladys Dalton.
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Former teen pop star Jesse McCartney scored a guest role on the crime drama in 2008, playing the role of Max Matarazzo.
Former teen pop star Jesse McCartney scored a guest role on the crime drama in 2008, playing the role of Max Matarazzo.
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McCartney recently appeared on the reality television series " The Masked Singer " as Turtle.
McCartney recently appeared on the reality television series "The Masked Singer" as Turtle.
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A 10-year-old Sarah Hyland played Lily Ramsey in a 2001 episode.
A 10-year-old Sarah Hyland played Lily Ramsey in a 2001 episode.
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Hyland would go on to star as ditzy teen Haley Dunphy in ABC ' s longrunning sitcom " Modern Family, " which ended in 2020 after 11 seasons.
Hyland would go on to star as ditzy teen Haley Dunphy in ABC's longrunning sitcom "Modern Family," which ended in 2020 after 11 seasons. 
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Scott Foley appeared on the show as Dalton Rindell in 2009.
Scott Foley appeared on the show as Dalton Rindell in 2009.
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Since SVU, Foley has scored roles on other shows, such as " Grey ' s Anatomy, " " True Blood " and " Scandal. "
Since SVU, Foley has scored roles on other shows, such as "Grey's Anatomy," "True Blood" and "Scandal."
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In 2014, Alec Baldwin (right) made an appearance as Jimmy MacArthur, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.
In 2014, Alec Baldwin (right) made an appearance as Jimmy MacArthur, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. 
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The actor played President Donald Trump on " Saturday Night Live. "
The actor played President Donald Trump on "Saturday Night Live." 
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Ariel Winter appeared as Raegan James in a 2019 episode titled " The Darkest Journey Home. "
Ariel Winter appeared as Raegan James in a 2019 episode titled "The Darkest Journey Home." 
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She played Hyland ' s younger, brainy sister Alex Dunphy on ABC ' s " Modern Family. "
She played Hyland's younger, brainy sister Alex Dunphy on ABC's "Modern Family." 
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Perez appeared in the DC Comics-based adventure comedy " Birds of Prey " and is set to appear in the upcoming live adaptation of " Clifford the Big Red Dog. "
Perez appeared in the DC Comics-based adventure comedy "Birds of Prey" and is set to appear in the upcoming live adaptation of "Clifford the Big Red Dog."
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Carol Burnett played serial killer Bridget " Bridie " Sulloway in a 2009 episode, " Ballerina. "
Carol Burnett played serial killer Bridget "Bridie" Sulloway in a 2009 episode, "Ballerina." 
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The comedian is best known for her 1970s CBS variety show, " The Carol Burnett Show. "
The comedian is best known for her 1970s CBS variety show, "The Carol Burnett Show." 
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Leslie Odom Jr. (left) played Reverend Curtis Scott in a handful of episodes from 2013 to 2015.
Leslie Odom Jr. (left) played Reverend Curtis Scott in a handful of episodes from 2013 to 2015. 
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A few months before his final " SVU " episode aired, Odom (left) began starring as Aaron Burr in the groundbreaking Broadway musical " Hamilton " alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda (right).
A few months before his final "SVU" episode aired, Odom (left) began starring as Aaron Burr in the groundbreaking Broadway musical "Hamilton" alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda (right). 
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In 2009, Hilary Duff played Ashlee Walker, a mother who pleaded guilty after not vaccinating her daughter, who died of measles.
In 2009, Hilary Duff played Ashlee Walker, a mother who pleaded guilty after not vaccinating her daughter, who died of measles. 
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Duff, who got her start on the Disney Channel show " Lizzie McGuire, " has most recently appeared on " Younger. "
Duff, who got her start on the Disney Channel show "Lizzie McGuire," has most recently appeared on "Younger." 
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Jonathan Bennett played Kyle Fuller on a 2002 episode of SVU.
Jonathan Bennett played Kyle Fuller on a 2002 episode of SVU.
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Bennett went on to star in the 2004 teen comedy " Mean Girls, " alongside Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams and Lacey Chabert.
Bennett went on to star in the 2004 teen comedy "Mean Girls," alongside Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams and Lacey Chabert. 
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Kathy Griffin played Babs Duffy in a 2010 episode titled " P.C. "
Kathy Griffin played Babs Duffy in a 2010 episode titled "P.C." 
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Griffin is a stand-up comedian who frequently appears on TV shows.
Griffin is a stand-up comedian who frequently appears on TV shows. 
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Elle Fanning appeared on a 2006 episode of the show.
Elle Fanning appeared on a 2006 episode of the show.
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Fanning went on to score a starring role in Disney ' s " Maleficent " and its 2019 sequel, " Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, " playing Aurora opposite Angelina Jolie ' s Maleficent.
Fanning went on to score a starring role in Disney's "Maleficent" and its 2019 sequel, "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil," playing Aurora opposite Angelina Jolie's Maleficent.
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