Lifestyle Holiday Halloween Mariska Hargitay Spices Up the Viral 'Pamela Pupkin' Halloween Workout Trend in Sexy Orange Leotard — Watch! The actress posted a funny video of her performing the bit in public By Michelle Lee Michelle Lee Editorial Assistant, Style & Beauty, PEOPLE People Editorial Guidelines Published on November 1, 2024 03:25PM EDT Comments Mariska Hargitay dances in sexy Halloween costume inspired by Pamela Pupkin. Photo: Mariska Hargitay/Instagram Mariska Hargitay had some pep in her step on Halloween. The Law & Order: SVU star, 60, joined in on the festivities by publicly performing a viral Halloween-themed exercise routine created by actor and comedian Laura Clery in 2020. In the video shared on Oct. 31, the Emmy winner wears a sexy orange long-sleeve leotard, sheer tights and white sneakers as she energetically dances to the lyrics of “Pamela Pupkin's Halloween Workout.” In true Olivia Benson style, Hargitay nailed some pretty badass moves in the tight outfit, including some squats and high kicks. She also did the robot dance and Thriller-inspired zombie choreography. She was accompanied by someone dressed in a banana suit in similar fashion to the original skit. The Sweetest Photos of Mariska Hargitay, Peter Hermann and Their Adorable Family Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The bit showed Hargitay’s comedic side with her joyfully getting into the hilarious lyrics — plus her fans and her actor friends were equally ecstatic over the clip. “I didn’t know I needed this. But I DID,” commented 9-1-1: Lone Star actor Brian Michael Smith. Clery also found the video and praised Hargitay with an “amazing.” The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann and their family dresses as "The Wizard of Oz" characters. Mariska Hargitay/Instagram The Best Influencer Halloween Costumes of 2024, from Alix Earle to Trisha Paytas Halloween is big in Hargitay’s household and she’s previously shared a glimpse of how she and her family like to celebrate the spooky fun. She and her husband Peter Hermann, as well as their three kids — August, 17, Amaya, 12, and Andrew, 12 — have rocked family costumes inspired by famous characters like The Incredibles, the emotions of Inside Out and the icons of The Wizard of Oz. Close