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Here Are the Key ‘Fundamentals’ of Mariska Hargitay’s 14-Year Marriage to Husband Peter Hermann

Cheryl Kahla
Apr 25, 2019
12:22 A.M.

Mariska Hargitay, known for her role in "Law & Order: Special Victim's Unit," tied the knot with Peter Hermann 14 years ago.

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The mother-of-three met Hermann on the set of "Law & Order" in 2001 and walked down the aisle three years later.

Hargitay had always wanted a big family. They share three children – son August, 12, eight-year-old daughter, Amaya, and Andrew Nicolas, six.

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THE FUNDAMENTAL SECRET

Hermann and Hargitay told ET Online in an exclusive interview the secret to their happy marriage is that they have no secret. Hermann explained:

"Our son plays basketball, and his coach says, ‘Fundamentals, fundamentals, fundamentals,’ and I think when it comes to relationships, the fundamentals, in the end, are not that complicated."

He's quick to add that it "doesn't mean [the fundementals] are easy," just that it isn't complicated. The fundamentals of their relationship are "kindness, listen well and fight fair."

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HAPPY FAMILY, STRICT FAMILY

The duo jokes that they run a tight ship at home, saying their children won't get to watch "Law & Order: SUV" until "they're, like, 40."

Hargitay doesn't shy away from talking about adoption. In one instance, a couple who had put their child up for adoption changed their minds a few days after the baby was adopted.

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In addition, they love spending time together as a family, despite Hargitay and Hermann's busy schedule and demanding careers.

To date, Hargitay appeared in more than 459 episodes of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." She is a committed actress but always puts her family first.

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FAMILY ALWAYS FIRST

Hargitay, a former beauty queen, said back in 2018 that "the beauty if families are made in so many different ways." She explained:

"Growing up, my family was made in such an interesting and unique way, and now I have that with my own family, and so I understand it."

Hargitay doesn't shy away from talking about adoption. In one instance, a couple who had put their child up for adoption changed their minds a few days after the baby was adopted.

Even though it was a difficult time for Hargitay and Hermann, she chooses to be open about the ups and downs in order to raise awareness for adoption.

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