Mariska Hargitay, who plays fearless Olivia Benson in “Law&Order: SVU,” shows even more significant courage in real life. She adopted multiracial kids despite criticism surrounding them. The actress explained her decision to go through such a “painful” experience.
Mariska Hargitay, beloved actress and prominent public figure, has etched her name as a tireless advocate for family values. A mother of 3 multiracial children now, Hargitay could only dream of becoming one in the past. According to the star of the “Law & Order: SVU” series, there was probably no one in the world who wanted to become a mother more than her.
Hargitay’s journey led her to create a family that embodies the very essence of her dreams, intertwined with her husband and colleague, Peter Hermann. Their meeting on the set of “Law & Order: SVU” turned into love, later resulting in marriage. Nearly two decades later, their marriage is still going strong, amplified even further by the arrival of their children.
“Our family is so perfect, or at least perfect for me,” Hargitay said in an interview with People in 2018. “Together we’re just this whole, happy, joyful, chaotic, crazy unit. I’ve never known anything that was more right.”
When it comes to parenting, Hargitay turns to her children and her partner, Hermann, as trusted sources of guidance and support “The thing that’s made me a better parent is my kids because they taught me to really listen,” she explained. “My husband is my North Star, and my kids are my teachers.”
In the discussion, Hermann offered his perspective on parenting, providing valuable counsel for couples considering adoption. According to him, the journey of parenting isn’t for the timid, as it necessitates deep introspection and a substantial amount of courage. However, he believed that the path to parenthood, whether it involves biological or adopted children, is a profoundly rewarding adventure.
Their transformative journey commenced in 2006 when Hargitay welcomed her firstborn, August, into the world. Merely a few months later, an extraordinary moment unfolded as Hargitay graced the stage to accept her inaugural Emmy Award. With profound gratitude, she seized the opportunity to express her heartfelt sentiments during her acceptance speech, saying, “When I named my son August, I had no idea that the month would end like this!”..CONTINUE READING