Mariska Hargitay Debuts ‘Cool Girl’ Haircut for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding

Skyler CarusoMon, July 6, 2026 at 6:41 PM UTC

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Taylor Swift and Mariska Hargitay attend Game 4 of the NBA Finals 2026.Credit: Al Bello/Getty

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Mariska Hargitay attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City

The ‘Law and Order: SVU’ actress’ hairstylist Chris McMillan detailed the process behind her chic blunt bob styling process for the big event

Prior to the wedding, Hargitay and Swift were spotted out cheering on the New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals

Mariska Hargitay’s look will never go out of style!

Celebrity hairstylist Chris McMillan shared a peek at the star’s elegant bob that he cut and styled for her attendance Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s blowout wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday, July 3.

McMillan, whose A-list clients include everyone from Jennifer Aniston to Michelle Williams, detailed his process in a lengthy caption on Instagram and posted a photo of the Law & Order: SVU star’s latest chop.

Mariska Hargitay gets a fresh chop for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding on July 3, 2026.Credit: Mariska Hargitay/Instagram

“Fresh ✂️ for @therealmariskahargitay for the Taylor n Travis FUN prepped hair with @chrismcmillanhair glassy smooth blow-dry spray to keep humidity out (was 100 degrees that day) smooth strands and keep hair shiny and healthy,” he began in his caption on Sunday, July 5.

Next, McMillan explained how he gave Hargitay, 62, her voluminous, tousled tresses.

“For lift around the face and crown @chrismcmillanhair mousse. Using hands to open up around the face and ad root lift rough dry strategy give hair direction and volume,” he continued, noting that he used a round brush for the blowout to create a “more polished” look.

“Then @t3micro 1 1/4 “ flat iron to create the waves n flicks my pro tip is using @chrismcmillanhair major hairspray as heat protection on dry hair to not only protect the strands but hold style for the long night of festivities,” he added.

To lock in the styling, McMillan reached for his signature balm achieve a look that was “lived-in” yet “sexy” at the same time.

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Mariska Hargitay and Chris McMillan.Credit: Mariska Hargitay/Instagram

“Finish style with @chrismcmillanhair BALM for texture and that ‘lived in sexy day old hair same day’ edge. Cool girl hair always for @therealmariskahargitay Bobs can be tricky. The key for this style is the side part , texture, and BLUNT BOB,” he concluded.

McMillan paired the caption with a photo of Hargitay posing in full glam from inside a black car, seemingly on her way to the wedding. While her full outfit was hidden, black straps peeked out and she accessorized with a funky, gold necklace.

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The superstar singer and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, both 36, wed in a star-studded wedding ceremony at MSG in New York City on Friday, July 3. For the momentous occasion, the happy couple had various spaces of the iconic arena transformed.

During the ceremony, “Taylor walked down the aisle to a stage where they said ‘I do,’” said the source, who added, “their vows were about 20 minutes each,” and Swift and Kelce read them from gold books.

Mariska Hargitay is seen after her show “Every Brilliant Thing” at the Hudson Theater in Times Square, Manhattan on June 14, 2026 in New York City.Credit: Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

The pair also provided guests with embroidered handkerchiefs for any emotional moments throughout the evening.

“After the ceremony, Taylor’s mom invited everyone into the reception room where a stage was set up,” adds the source, who said Paul McCartney performed The Beatles’ beloved hit “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” Stevie Nicks was also on the lineup of A-list performers.

Hargitay and Swift were last seen together cheering on the New York Knicks during their victorious run in the 2026 NBA Championships during Game 4 of the finals in New York City at Madison Square Garden!

The SVU star is the namesake of Swift’s cat, a Scottish fold named Olivia Benson after her beloved character. Swift adopted the feline in 2014, and almost a decade later, Hargitay adopted her own cat in 2023, and named it Karma after the singer’s song of the same name from her album Midnights.

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