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Now comes news that the beautiful actress will join the cast of 'Law & Order: SVU' in the fall.
NBC has confirmed that Patton will play assistant district attorney Mikka Von in multiple episodes of the hit show, beginning with Episode 5. She fills the ADA slot left vacant by Stephanie March, who won't return to 'SVU' this fall.
"When I saw Paula Patton give that terrific performance in the multi-Oscar-nominated 'Precious,' I knew she'd be perfect for SVU's new assistant district attorney -- she's funny, warm and witty with a penchant for justice," executive producer Neal Baer said in a statement.
In 'Precious,' Patton played Ms. Rain, a high school teacher who inspired her troubled students.
The Los Angeles native, who is married to Grammy-winning R&B singer Robin Thicke, was most recently seen in the romantic comedy 'Just Wright,' and also appeared in 'Idlewild,' 'Déjà Vu' and 'Mirrors.'
Last month, Wilson Morales reported that Academy Award nominee Angela Bassett will join Patton in the Salim Akil-helmed comedy 'Jumping the Broom.'
'Law & Order: SVU' returns for its 12th season on Wednesday, Sept. 22.
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By: jwhite6466 on 7/21/2010 3:10PM
I am glad they are adding her to the show.
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By: Felix on 7/21/2010 3:42PM
Confirming the Law & Order mandate that you cannot prosecute criminals unless you are a super-model who can drive the bad guys bonkers when you visit Rikers Island.
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By: 12bigman on 7/21/2010 3:51PM
Finally L&O:SVU;after 11 going on to the 12th season you letting a sister be an ADA on your show hopefully they have a good storyline for her and don't b.s. her around.
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By: valentino1 on 7/21/2010 6:43PM
don't you EVER get tired of playing the race card?
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By: bakermf465 on 7/21/2010 4:26PM
It figures she'd shine as the films "shining light" since she is so light herself. I was hoping when I read the headlines that Gabourey Sidibe would be the person playing the assistant district attorney on SUV. I'm not a big Paula Patton fan.
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By: Mrs. E on 7/22/2010 10:34AM
you're either fat or ugly or both...most Sidibe "fans" look like her.
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By: cami on 7/21/2010 4:34PM
Imagine how scared we were to read "Precious star to join show". Betcha everybody thought it was that fat girl.
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By: jeff on 7/21/2010 7:13PM
What kind of SUV is it?
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By: Helene on 7/21/2010 6:58PM
She was NOT the film's "shining light", I didn't even notice her, let alone remember her, and I never heard of her before this article. Sidibe and Monique are the only names you ever hear of in regards to this movie. The writer of this article used a cheap trick to get us to read it. However, we shouldn't be surprised, becaue as a previous commentator pointed out, only skinny super models get to be lawyers or cops on TV.
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By: linda on 7/21/2010 7:23PM
I see AOL has done absolutely NOTHING to filter SPAM.
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