Who is Mariska Hargitay's husband? Iconic TV star found love on the sets of 'Law & Order: SVU'

Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann will complete 20 years of marriage in August 2024
PUBLISHED JAN 17, 2024
Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann first met on the sets of 'Law & Order: SVU' after Hermann's guest appearence (Getty Images)
Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann first met on the sets of 'Law & Order: SVU' after Hermann's guest appearence (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Mariska Hargitay is set to return to the small screen as Olivia Benson in NBC’s ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ or as it is more popularly known, ‘Law & Order: SVU’ from January 18, 2024.

The more one learns about Hargitay, the more they fall in love with her, and her character on ‘Law & Order: SVU.’

Speaking of love, Hargitay has now been married to Peter Hermann since 2004, and the pair will celebrate two decades of a beautiful marriage in August this year, with a loving family and three children.

Inside Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann’s love story

BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY - OCTOBER 09:  Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann attend the Awards Dinner at the
 Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann's first date was a church date (Getty Images)

The gorgeous couple, Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann have ‘Law & Order: SVU’ to thank for their love story, which eventually turned into a beautiful marriage and a big family. Hermann and Hargitay first caught each other’s attention during season 3 of ‘Law & Order: SVU,’ when Hermann was brought on for a guest appearance to play the role of a defense attorney, according to People magazine.

Hargitay and Hermann started soon after the filming wrapped after Hermann asked his now-wife out for church, and that’s where their love story began. The couple dated for two years before they decided to tie the knot in 2004, and the rest is history.

Less than two years after being married, the couple welcomed their first son to the world, August Miklos Friedrich. Following this, in 2011 Hargitay and Hermann also adopted a daughter, Amaya Josephine, and only a few months after they adopted Amaya, they adopted a son, Andrew Nicolas, making them a family of five.

A look at Peter Hermann’s impressive career trajectory

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 27: Peter Hermann and Mariska Hargitay attend the
 Peter Hermann and Mariska Hargitay are due to celebrate 20 years of being married (Getty Images)

Between the stunning couple, Mariska Hargitay has gained an impressive net worth and even more recognition through her role in ‘Law & Order: SVU,’ however her husband, Peter Hermann, isn’t that far behind.

Hermann is not only an American actor but also a producer. He is best known for his work on Charles Brooks in’ Younger,’ Trevor Langan in ‘Law & Order: SVU’, and Jack Boyle in ‘Blue Bloods.’

Hermann has also been involved in the production of some popular films like ‘Elementary,’ ‘Goodnight Mommy,’ and ‘Too Big to Fail’ amongst several others.

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