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Other than being an enormously popular franchise, the 'Law and Order' empire is also a breeding ground for hundreds of unknown, up-and-coming actors looking for their big break. Although she may be famous now, 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' star Rooney Mara counts herself among that group; in 2006, she had a small role on an episode of 'Law and Order: SVU.' So, does she cherish the experience of being on a nationally televised program? Not exactly. "It was so awful. So stupid. People are obsessed with that show. I don't get it," Mara admitted to Allure magazine. As she explains it, the episode featured a rather ridiculous plot line. "Me and my boyfriend -- although I don't look old enough to have a boyfriend-- went and beat up these fat people, and at the end of the show you find out that I used to be obese and I hate fat people. It's ridiculous. Who would ever do that? Who would beat someone up because they're fat? And as retribution, they sodomized her. I mean, I've been sodomized since the beginning of my career. I should have known then it would come full circle," said Mara. Of course, Rooney is on to bigger and better things now. She was just received a Golden Globe nomination for her role in 'Dragon Tattoo,' which opens nationwide on December 20. Take that, Dick Wolf! Best Performances of 2011 11. Uggie, 'The Artist'10. Corey Stoll, 'Midnight in Paris'9. Ryan Gosling, 'Drive'8. Kristen Wiig, 'Bridesmaids'7. Michelle Williams, 'My Week With Marilyn'6. Meryl Streep, 'The Iron Lady'5. Michael Fassbender, 'Shame'4. Albert Brooks, 'Drive'3. Charlize Theron, 'Young Adult'2. Brad Pitt, 'Moneyball'1. Rooney Mara, 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' See All Moviefone Galleries » [via Allure and TV Guide] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook