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Why Olivia Benson Is Queen

Move over Beyonce, because there is a new Queen in town!

Dec 28, 2015

"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" is by far one of the best primetime shows on television. If you beg to differ, just look at Olivia Benson. Played by Mariska Hargitay, Benson has done it all. She started out as a detective, then worked her way up to becoming a Sergeant. Now in season 17, she’s Lieutenant Benson.

Benson has been appearing on the show since the beginning in 1999. A show running for 17 seasons usually gets boring, but no, not SVU. Each episode gets better and better.

Below is a list of reasons why Olivia Benson is queen.

She’s done it all.

Benson has made her way all the way up the working totem pole. She's now a Lieutenant. And who says women can't make for great leaders?

She’s beautiful.

Men want her. Women want to be her.

She doesn’t take no for an answer when it comes to solving cases and helping victims.

Benson goes above and beyond to solve a case. Even when other detectives or her superiors doubt her, she finds a way to solve a case and help victims.

She is an inspiration.

Benson was even victim to sexual assault. However, that hasn't stopped her. She continues doing her work to the best of her ability.

Taylor Swift named her cat after her.

Let that sink in. Taylor Swift named her cat after her. OMG!

She’s independent.

Olivia has dated, but she is strong enough to stand on her own. She even has adopted a baby boy and has done a great job raising him alone.

Benson is not unfair to the vulnerable.

Even Benson is vulnerable. In fact, she is human just like us.

Move over Beyonce, because there is a new queen in town!

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