‘It’s Never Enough’: ‘Law & Order’ Stars Mariska Hargitay & Christopher Meloni Accused Of Being Greedy Despite $540k Per Episode Paychecks

stars and are accused of being greedy while their costars complain they’re getting stiffed on pay, has learned.

According to sources close to the hit NBC franchise, “No matter who it is and what show they’re on, it’s never enough.”

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An insider claimed that a “war of egos” has been brewing privately between Hargitay, 58, and Meloni, 61. The source said the two “can flirt up a storm and ham it up in front of the cameras — but behind the scenes they’re constantly angling to one-up each other.

“Whatever Mariska gets Chris wants too, and that goes for salary and all those other extra perks. It really pushes Mariska’s buttons and it’s testing their friendship, but if Chris hears Mariska’s getting a masseur, he’ll demand one too — and he’ll get one.”

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Meloni left in 2011 after his . Years later, producers lured him back to the franchise spinoff, Organized Crime.

“Obviously they had to offer him equal to what Mariska earns there — which translates to roughly $540k an episode,” spilled an insider.