Sometimes things in life happen that allow us to understand our priorities very clearly. Ultimately you can see those as gifts.

It wasn't really that hard to act when you see somebody holding a gun to your partner. It's also believing the circumstances and I believed it.

They say that the average lifespan of an SVU detective is 4 years. People can't do it longer than that because it's so difficult.

As an actress, there were so many months, years even, when I didn't get work, when I wanted to quit.

The only reason I have the career I have is that I didn't quit.

I've got no problems with my age. I rejoice in the knowledge I have accrued and savor the greatest moments, because I know how fast it goes.

I'm an L.A. girl who became a tough New York cop.