Kelli Giddish

Early Life and Background

Kelli Giddish was born on April 13, 1980, in Cumming, Georgia, and is of part-German descent Source 9. She began her acting career with a recurring role on the ABC soap opera All My Children before moving into prime-time television Source 8.

Breakthrough and Major Roles

Giddish starred as Dr. Kate McGinn in a short-lived crime drama series and gained widespread recognition when she joined Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (SVU) in Season 13 as NYPD Detective Amanda Rollins Source 2. She was later promoted to Sergeant and remained a series regular until her departure in 2022 Source 1.

Return to SVU and Recent Developments

Giddish is set to rejoin the cast as a series regular for Season 27 in 2025. She described the return as feeling “right” following fan backlash to her exit and cited an “invisible string” connecting her back to the long-running NBC series Source 3 Source 4.

Personal Life

The actress met her husband, actor Beau Richards, on the set of SVU Source 6. She maintains an active Instagram presence with approximately 628K followers under the handle @kelligiddish Source 5.

FAQ

When was Kelli Giddish born? April 13, 1980.

What is Kelli Giddish best known for? Her portrayal of Detective/Sergeant Amanda Rollins on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Did Kelli Giddish leave SVU? Yes, she exited after Season 23 but is returning as a series regular for Season 27.

Who is Kelli Giddish’s husband? Actor Beau Richards, whom she met while working on SVU.

Where is Kelli Giddish from? Cumming, Georgia.

How can fans follow Kelli Giddish on social media? Her official Instagram account is @kelligiddish.