Let's make this birthday one to remember.

49 years old (Born on November 17, 1975)

Happy Birthday, Diane Neal! May your day be filled with more excitement than a Law & Order: SVU season finale—minus the dramatic cliffhangers. Your portrayal of ADA Casey Novak has given us countless memorable courtroom moments and taught fans everywhere how to deliver justice (and sass) in equal measure.

Here's hoping this year brings you as much success off-screen as you've had on it—and fewer interrogations from Detective Benson. Keep shining bright; after all these years, you're still guilty...of stealing our hearts every episode! Have an amazing birthday celebration—you've earned it beyond reasonable doubt.