Mariska Hargitay, known for her role in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit", revealed that she auditioned multiple times for the role of Monica Geller in "Friends" and other sitcoms.
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She expressed her admiration for Amy Poehler, saying "All I wanted to be was you". Hargitay started her career in the Groundlings improv comedy troupe and initially sought a career in comedy.
Author's summary: Mariska Hargitay discusses her failed audition for "Friends".