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Mariska Hargitay's Growing Family of Five
14 Sep
Summary
- Hargitay embraced being an 'older mom,' finding more presence with age.
- She adopted two children, Amaya and Andrew, after welcoming her first son.
- Mariska attended Amaya's birth, calling it a profound and meaningful moment.
Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann have cultivated a close family of five over more than twenty years together. The couple, who met on the set of Law & Order: SVU and married in 2004, share three children: August, born in June 2006, and adopted siblings Amaya, born in April 2011, and Andrew, born in October 2011.
Hargitay, who welcomed her first child at age 42, has spoken openly about embracing motherhood later in life, noting she is more present and appreciative now. She recalled how her son August expressed a desire for siblings, which eventually led to the family's adoption journey.
Adopting Amaya in April 2011, Hargitay described attending her birth as an incredibly profound and meaningful experience. She later shared that the decision to adopt was influenced by her own upbringing, having lost her mother at a young age and grown up with a stepmother and half-siblings.
Just six months after Amaya joined their family, Andrew completed their brood in October 2011. The couple described him as an unexpected blessing. Due to their close ages, Amaya and Andrew developed a strong bond early on, with Amaya showing a protective nature towards her younger brother.
