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Richest 'Law & Order: SVU' Cast Members Ranked Lowest to Highest by Estimated Net Worth (#1 Is Worth $100 Million)

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is one of the most successful television shows of all time and it’s still going strong, 25 seasons later.

Mariska Hargitay is the only actor from the show to remain on the series for all 25 seasons, though her co-star Ice-T joined in season two and is still there today.

With the series in syndication, the cast is clearly making a nice amount of money in residuals. We decided to take a look at the estimated net worth of each cast member and see who is considered the richest. The richest star is reportedly worth around $100 million.

Browse through the slideshow to see how much each cast member is worth…

John Krasinski Joins Matt Damon, Wife Luciana, & Matthew Rhys at 'Good Night, Oscar' Opening Night on Broadway

The stars are stepping out for the opening of a new Broadway show!

John Krasinski joined Matt Damon and his wife Luciana, along with Matthew Rhys, on the red carpet at the opening night performance of Goodnight, Oscar on Monday evening (April 24) at the Belasco Theatre in New York City.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of John Krasinski

Fellow stars in attendance included Matthew Broderick, Molly Ringwald, Cynthia Nixon, Victor Garber, Steven Spielberg, and Law & Order: SVU actor Raul Esparza, along with Michael Douglas and son Dylan.

Only Murders in the Building actors Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Andrea Martin were also in attendance.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

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Jessica Biel Gets Justin Timberlake's Support at 'Candy' Red Carpet Event!

Justin Timberlake is making a rare red carpet appearance alongside wife Jessica Biel to support her new series Candy!

The 41-year-old entertainer walked the carpet with Jessica, 40, at the FYC event for Candy on Monday night (May 9) at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.

Jessica was joined at the event by co-stars Melanie Lynskey (with husband Jason Ritter), Raul Esparza, Pablo Schreiber, Timothy Simons, and others.

Here is the show’s synopsis: “Candy Montgomery is a 1980 housewife and mother who did everything right—good husband, two kids, nice house, even the careful planning and execution of transgressions—but when the pressure of conformity builds within her, her actions scream for just a bit of freedom. With deadly results.”

The five-night event just premiered on Hulu and if you’re going to watch, make sure to read what Jessica just said about the show.

Also pictured inside: Jessica arriving for her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live that afternoon, wearing Quay sunglasses.

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Broadway Stars, Including Lin-Manuel Miranda & Sara Bareilles, Gather in Times Square to Sing Sondheim's 'Sunday' (Video)

Many of Broadway’s biggest stars gathered in Times Square on Sunday (November 28) to honor the life and legacy of late composer Stephen Sondheim, two days after his death.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sara Bareilles and boyfriend Joe Tippett, Josh Groban, Laura Benanti, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and many more performers gathered on the iconic red steps in Duffy Square to perform the song “Sunday” from the Sondheim musical Sunday in the Park with George.

The event was produced by Erich Bergen, who just wrapped his third stint in the Broadway musical Waitress, and conducted by Michael J. Moritz.

More participants included Raul Esparaza, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Wilson Cruz, Brandon Uranowitz, Judy Kuhn, Hadestown stars Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada, Jagged Little Pill stars Lauren Patten, Kathryn Gallagher, Morgan Dudley, and Heidi Blickenstaff, Six‘s Abby Mueller, Gossip Girl‘s Adam Chanler-Berat and Tavi Gevinson (who are both currently in the Assassins revival Off-Broadway), and Diana‘s Roe Hartrampf and Erin Davie.

Click inside to watch a video clip… More Here! »

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Raul Esparza Exits 'Law & Order: SVU' After Six Seasons

Raul Esparza is saying goodbye to Law & Order: SVU.

The 47-year-old actor has played New York Assistant DA Rafael Barba since 2012 and his final episode aired Wednesday night (February 7).

In tonight’s episode, Raul’s character found himself charged with a crime when he became too involved in a family’s right-to-die case. Although he was acquitted of the charges against him, Barba decided to leave his position as lead prosecutor.

“I’ve got to move on,” Barba told Mariska Hargitay‘s Lt. Olivia Benson before a tearful embrace.

However, this might not be the last time we see Rafael Barba.

“It has truly been an honor writing for Raul. The power, sensitivity and morality he brought to the character of Rafael Barba never failed to elevate our scripts,” showrunner Michael Chernuchin said in a statement. “Raul is family and we look forward to seeing his talent shine in new projects. As for Barba, SVU fans may see him again soon.”

Also during tonight’s episode, Chicago Justice alum Philip Winchester will be reprising his role as ADA Peter Stone on SVU and has been promoted to series regular on the show.

Tina Fey's 'Mean Girls the Musical' Cast Supports Her at New York Stage & Film Gala

Tina Fey poses on the red carpet at the 2017 New York Stage & Film Winter Gala on Tuesday (December 5) at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers in New York City.

The Emmy-winning actress was honored at the event alongside Audible founder Don Katz.

Tina was supported at the event by the cast of the upcoming Mean Girls musical, which is heading to Broadway next year – Taylor Louderman (Regina George), Kate Rockwell (Karen Smith), Ashley Park (Gretchen Wieners), Erika Henningsen (Cady Heron), and Kerry Butler (Ms. Norbury).

Some of the other celebs at the event included Tina‘s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt stars Ellie Kemper and Carol Kane.

More stars in attendance were John Slattery and wife Talia Balsam, Peter Gallagher and daughter Kathryn Gallagher, Dana Delaney, Andrea Martin, Jennifer Westfeldt, and Broadway stars Corey Cott, Laura Osnes (with husband Nathan Johnson), Saycon Sengbloh, and Raul Esparza.

FYI: Tina is wearing Pierre Hardy pumps.

35+ pictures inside of Tina Fey and others at the gala… More Here! »

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Viola Davis Premieres 'Custody' at Tribeca Film Festival 2016

Viola Davis and her husband Julius Tennon hit the carpet at the premiere of their film Custody during the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival at the BMCC John Zuccotti Theater on Sunday (April 17) in New York City.

Also pictured at the event were their co-stars Ellen Burstyn, Dan Fogler, Nicholas L. Ashe, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Karen Pittman, Tony Shalhoub, Raul Esparza, Olga Merediz, and young stars Jaden Michael and Bryce Lorenzo.

“In NY for the premiere of our film @CustodyTheMovie tonight at 8pm @Tribeca! #JuVeeProductions,” Viola tweeted.

FYI: Viola is wearing a Halston dress. Catalina is wearing a Halston dress, Brian Atwood shoes, a Nancy Gonzalez clutch, and Jacob & Co. jewels.

15+ pictures inside of Viola Davis and the cast of CustodyMore Here! »

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