Mariska Hargitay, an American actress, and director has appeared in a number of films, but the role of Olivia Benson in the television program “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” brought her the most fame. The fact that the Hollywood star was a part of the production for a significant amount of time resulted in her receiving several awards and acclaim.

Nevertheless, Hargitay’s success is not the only thing that “Law and Order: SVU” has benefited from in a favorable way. The actress’s romantic life was forever altered when she met Peter Hermann, her co-star in the series, who would go on to become her husband.

The first time Hargitay and Hermann worked together was in November 2001, during the third season of the NBC show, when Hermann appeared on the program as a guest star. After a number of years had passed, the actress eventually disclosed their meeting as well as her first thoughts on the actor.

The actress said that she originally had anxiety when she was around the actor because he was incredibly gorgeous, and she added that she found this to be “distracting.” However, after spending more time with Hermann, Hargitay was eventually able to feel comfortable in his presence.

A few months after the first time they met, Hermann asked Hargitay out on their first date, which he suggested they spend at a local church. The actress didn’t need anything more than the excursion to realize that the actor from “Blue Bloods” was the one for her. It didn’t matter how peculiar the experience was.

According to Hargitay, she was crying as she listened to the sermon, and it completely overwhelmed her. The actress explained to everyone that the reason she was crying was that she was experiencing something for Hermann that she had never experienced for anyone else before.

After their charming first date at the chapel, the Hollywood stars’ gorgeous romantic adventure got underway. In August of 2004, after dating for some time, Hargitay and Hermann tied the knot in front of 200 guests in Santa Barbara. The ceremony took place.

The pair has been going from strength to strength ever since they tied the knot. The month of August 2022 celebrated 18 years of wedded happiness for the couple, and their devoted followers couldn’t have been happier for them.

Hargitay posted a pair of breathtaking photographs on her Instagram account in honor of the event’s felicitous nature. The first image was a black-and-white photograph shot on the day that she and Hermann were married.

It depicted Hargitay in a dress without straps, beaming broadly as she relaxed contentedly on her husband’s knee and grinning broadly. A more recent black and white photograph, the picture showed Hargitay dozing off in Hermann’s arms when the two were out on the water.

The actress expressed her appreciation, said that she was over heels in love, and said that she couldn’t imagine being anywhere else except with her partner. Hermann celebrated his 55th birthday a few days before the anniversary, and Hargitay made sure that everyone in the world was aware of it.

In the end, the husband and wife demonstrated the perception that a relationship between two people who have been married for a long time must necessarily be dull. They continue to serve as a model for a multitude of young couples all around the globe.

She shared two stunning photographs on social media of herself and her husband standing in front of a body of water when they were on vacation. The stunning photographs were accompanied by a message written by the actress in which she wished Hermann a happy birthday and said that she would spend the rest of her life with him.

Internet users flocked to the post’s comments area to leave birthday greetings for the actor, which resulted in the post receiving hundreds of likes and comments.

Hargitay and Hermann have been married for close to twenty years, and the public is still blown away by the lovely bond between them. Recently, the pair surprised their followers on social media by revealing a new side to them when they joined forces on the dance floor at a western-themed wedding ceremony that was held for a close friend.

Because of this, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that despite her hectic schedule, Hargitay makes an effort to spend time with her husband and children despite the fact that she has a very busy schedule.

A black maxi dress with flowery motifs and cap sleeves was what Hargitay was wearing when we saw her. She accessorized her outfit with a cowboy hat and white cowboy boots to bring it all together. On the other hand, Hermann chose to dress in an understated manner.

The video quickly gained widespread attention after being shared on social media platforms. People from all walks of life, including famous people, went to the comments area to express their admiration for the couple. They were considered by many to be the most beautiful pair of the year 2022 and the most breathtaking sight.

Others not only remarked on how Hargitay and Hermann looked but also complemented their dancing skills. Others commented on how Hargitay and Hermann appeared. A user made a joke about the actress appearing on “Dancing With the Stars” and questioned when she would do so.

In the end, the husband and wife demonstrated the perception that a relationship between two people who have been married for a long time must necessarily be dull. They continue to serve as a model for a multitude of young couples all around the globe.

Both Hargitay and Hermann have successful professions, but when they are not in front of the camera, they have devoted parents to their three children, one of whom was born to them and two of whom were adopted.

In June of 2006, they were blessed with the arrival of their first child, August Miklos Friedrich. After waiting another five years, the couple ultimately made the choice to grow their family via adoption.

In April 2011, Hargitay and Hermann became the proud parents of a lovely little girl named Amaya Josephine. After another half year had passed, the couple became parents to their third child, a boy named Andrew Nicolas whom they had adopted. Hargitay and Hermann have had the most exciting experience of their lives ever since they became parents to three children, particularly the actress.

She has spoken several times about the joys of parenthood and how gratifying the experience can be. She had previously said that having children would be the single most important thing in her life.

Because of this, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that despite her hectic schedule, Hargitay makes an effort to spend time with her husband and children despite the fact that she has a very busy schedule. In March of 2020, the winner of the Golden Globe award said in an interview with People:

“My favorite place to be is at home with my family. The simple thought of being at home has the power to alter everything, and I am able to see this phenomenon occurring not just with myself but also with my children; specifically, the notion that “Oh, alright, Mama’s home, everything is OK.” When there are a lot of people in this home, everything devolves into a joyful pandemonium.”

But matter how much Hargitay enjoys being at home with her family, the actress acknowledges that juggling work and family responsibilities can be challenging. Despite this, Hargitay has been successful in making it all work. The Hollywood diva believes that so long as she lives in a happy home, she will remain in a state of contentment.