Mariska Hargitay, 59, is an accomplished actress who is widely known for starring in the popular series “Law &
Order.” Outside of her career, she is a doting wife to fellow actor Peter Hermann, 55, and a beloved mother of three, August, Andrew, and Amaya Josephine Hermann. Typically, Hargitay tends to keep her family life very private and prefers for her children to remain out of the limelight.
However, on July 1, a close friend of hers took to Instagram to post two pictures of her hanging out with Harigtay, and a few members of the star’s family, at what appeared to be a restaurant. The first picture showed the friend and Hargitay posing together and smiling. The second picture included an endearing cuddle session between Hargitay, her husband, one of her sons, Andrew, and her daughter Amaya, who just turned 12 years old this year.
Mariska Hargitay Felt Devastated after a Biological Mom Who Agreed to Let Her Adopt Her Baby Changed Her Mind
The first time Hargitay became a mother, she was 42 years old. An age that falls within a medical category that denotes a heightened risk of one experiencing pregnancy complications. She gave birth to her firstborn son, August, and following a few years, at her son’s request and as a result of both her and her spouse’s desire to have a big family, talks of another baby coming into the family began.
After deciding to take the adoption route, the couple began to explore their options with adoption agencies. They found what Hargitay described as a fantastic intuitive adoption lawyer who helped them embark on their journey toward adoption.
The family grew one more time with the addition of baby Andrew, who came as somewhat of a surprise.
The adoption proceedings included a mandatory comprehensive five-hour house visit, and the overall process was not always easy on the couple, as they had to endure a lot of false starts. Hargitay disclosed:
“There were several cases that didn’t work out. A lot of different kinds of complications.”..CONTINUE READING