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'Law & Order: SVU' star Mariska Hargitay handles shoot disruptor 'like a boss'

Hargitay appeared to confirm her identity to the person who disrupted the shoot and made a deal provided he wouldn't disrupt the shoot again

One of the videos that went viral this week on social media was that of 'Law & Order: SVU' actor and executive producer Mariska Hargitay who did her part in helping get a shoot back to normal in New York City. The clip that went viral on Twitter and Instagram sees Hargitay politely ask a man to stop singing and interrupting the shoot in Washington Square Park.

The request was mighty polite as well. “Your singing was beautiful, but we’re just trying to get the shot," she said. "Is it okay if you don’t sing when we say ‘action’?”  Per the observer who shot the video, the man was singing loudly to interrupt the shoot and refused to stop crooning when he was approached by the 'Law & Order: SVU' crew. Hargitay, who plays Olivia Benson on the show, eventually had to step in and sort out the issue. The two also had quite the conversation that at one point, the man seemed to have asked if she was the "actress" to which her response was "yeah". It went along the lines of  "are you actually" to which she confirmed, "I am."

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According to Variety, Hargitay also appeared to confirm her identity to the singer and make a deal provided he wouldn't disrupt the shoot again. "We’ll make a deal," she said on the video when he asked her. "Can I get your autograph after," to which Hargitay responded, "Yes, if you don't sing." She added, "I’m happy to do that for you, it’s just that we’re shooting, so it doesn’t work for the scene. Is that okay? I’ll get to you, though." 

The show faithful knows Hargitay, 57, as a pivotal member of 'Law & Order' since the show's debut in '99. Her character is a fan favorite that saw her climb the rungs from a detective to a captain in the 23 seasons that show has seen so far. She received eight Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe nominations, winning one of each. The fans shared their two cents on the clip as well on social media.

"I would've died of shame on the spot Not that she seemed annoyed or angry,but simply being approached by her & told to stop what I'm doing, however, sweet & friendly she did it,would make my chin tremble & eyes tear up as soon as she turned & left Not sure I'd ever sing again," read one of the tweets. "Love how she handled it like a true boss and still was her happy cheerful polite self! She can teach some people a thing or two on how to get the job done without having to be rude to do it!! Love her," read another. "Takes care of the situation with kindness...yet handles herself like a BOSS!," seconded a fan.