Contemplating a career change? Frustrated with holding up the totem pole from the bottom? Fear not! These celebs started out as mere civilians, and now they’re roaming the red carpet. Take notes!

Fresh from NBC’s Television Critics Association executive session… LAW & ORDER: SVU Who doesn’t want to see Mariska Hargitay get her groove on after exchanging 12 years’ worth of longing looks with her very married partner (we’re still pissed that you never let that happen, NBC—12 years!) on SVU. Now SVU fans will get to […]

“In the criminal justice system, sexually based offenses are considered especially heinous.” In New York City, hordes of unknown actors get their start giving tearful monologues and running from perps on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.

They shone just outside the main spotlight, but their roles were crucial to the family dynamic. Whether they were stomping up the stairs, smirking, or destroying Barbies, these ’80s TV siblings made the most of their onscreen moments.