Over its many years of airing, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has welcomed notable guest stars ranging from Robin Williams to Sarah Paulson. However, one performance still stands out in fans’ minds above all: a young, pre-Modern Family Sarah Hyland.
The actress has actually appeared on the show twice, the first time in 2001 for the season three premiere, “Repression,” and then during season 10 in episode 12, “Hothouse.” It is a true testament to her talent that her latter appearance aired back in 2009 and is still being praised despite the series now going into its 26th season.
The episode is about the death of a teenage mathematics prodigy named Elsa whose body is found in the Hudson River. While the team originally thought the murder was tied to sex trafficking, it ended up being a case that actually exposed the toxic and deeply unsettling methods students use to achieve academic success at an academy.
The actress has actually appeared on the show twice, the first time in 2001 for the season three premiere, “Repression,” and then during season 10 in episode 12, “Hothouse.” It is a true testament to her talent that her latter appearance aired back in 2009 and is still being praised despite the series now going into its 26th season.
The episode is about the death of a teenage mathematics prodigy named Elsa whose body is found in the Hudson River. While the team originally thought the murder was tied to sex trafficking, it ended up being a case that actually exposed the toxic and deeply unsettling methods students use to achieve academic success at an academy.
- 6/12/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
This article includes mention of childhood sexual abuse and substance use disorder.
Though many may be familiar with Sarah Hyland's performance as Jennifer Banks in Law & Order: Svu, she actually played four different roles in the Law & Order universe. Created by executive producer Dick Wolf, Law & Order shows a fictionalized depiction of the American criminal justice system. The franchise consists of the original show and several spinoff series. One of the most common elements of the franchise is the inclusion of up-and-coming actors as guest stars.
Many Law & Order guest stars went on to have major roles later in their acting career, including Sarah Hyland. Though Hyland started acting at the age of seven, she's best known for her role as Haley Dunphy in Modern Family. The majority of Hyland's roles fall into the category of comedy or rom-com; however, her performances in the...
Though many may be familiar with Sarah Hyland's performance as Jennifer Banks in Law & Order: Svu, she actually played four different roles in the Law & Order universe. Created by executive producer Dick Wolf, Law & Order shows a fictionalized depiction of the American criminal justice system. The franchise consists of the original show and several spinoff series. One of the most common elements of the franchise is the inclusion of up-and-coming actors as guest stars.
Many Law & Order guest stars went on to have major roles later in their acting career, including Sarah Hyland. Though Hyland started acting at the age of seven, she's best known for her role as Haley Dunphy in Modern Family. The majority of Hyland's roles fall into the category of comedy or rom-com; however, her performances in the...
- 9/26/2023
- by Dani Kessel Odom
- ScreenRant
While famous for playing Haley Dunphy on the sitcom Modern Family, Sarah Hyland appeared on Law & Order: Svu in a role that showcased her dramatic range. Hyland has mostly stuck to comedy for her career so far, appearing in The Wedding Year in 2020 and My Fake Boyfriend in 2022. Hyland's Law & Order: Svu appearances stand out for being among her darkest roles yet.
Although Modern Family was canceled after season 11, Hyland will always be best remembered for playing Haley, a character who shifts from a party girl to a mom by the end of the series. However, one of Sarah Hyland's Law & Order roles showed the real talent that she had for portraying young adults in emotional and overwhelming situations. While Hyland's Law & Order: Svu parts were very different from her time on Modern Family, they proved that she has range and can appear in any genre of TV.
Although Modern Family was canceled after season 11, Hyland will always be best remembered for playing Haley, a character who shifts from a party girl to a mom by the end of the series. However, one of Sarah Hyland's Law & Order roles showed the real talent that she had for portraying young adults in emotional and overwhelming situations. While Hyland's Law & Order: Svu parts were very different from her time on Modern Family, they proved that she has range and can appear in any genre of TV.
- 12/29/2022
- by Aya Tsintziras
- ScreenRant
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