Mariska Hargitay Appears Kissing Her Husband in Public after 20 Years, Biological Kid & 2 Adoptions Together

• Marisa Hargitay grabbed her fans' attention by posting beautiful photos from her island vacation with her beloved husband, Peter Hermann. Netizens shared their feelings in the comments section.
• The couple first met while filming on the set of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," where they developed an instant connection.
• Hargitay shares three children with her longtime husband.

The "Lake Placid" actress recently shared photos on Instagram from her island vacation in Italy, where she was seen locking lips with her husband of 18 years, Peter Hermann.

Mariska Hargitay has blessed her fans' TV screens with her presence for decades. She started her career in the 1980s and rose to fame with her role as the police detective, "Olivia Benson," in the series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."

Hargitay met her now-husband while filming the third season of the NBC show when Hermann came to the sets for his brief appearance on the show. The couple is still together years later, and their fans love their close bond.

The actress's recent carousel post on Instagram features photos from her vacation on a beautiful island in Italy. In the first photo, Harigtay is seen kissing her longtime husband on the cheek, while the couple smiles at the camera in some of the other images.

The fourth and fifth photos show Hargitay kissing Hermann passionately as they enjoy their time away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The actress's Instagram post has over 80,000 likes, and the numbers are growing.

The photos grabbed her fans' attention, and they couldn't help but express their feelings in the comments section. One netizen said, "Kissin' all up on ya man in the middle of the sea in Italy on the first day of summer is a FLEX. PERIOD."

"Who in the universe takes kissing pics in that angle that well? It looks insanely good. It's freaking art. It's just amazing," another fan expressed their feelings. Meanwhile, a netizen left a heartwarming comment after seeing Hargitay's post:

"You guys make me believe it's still possible for me to find love later in life."

Netizens flooded the comments section with praises for the couple, but not everyone knows that the pair developed an instant connection upon meeting for the first time. The actress recalled their first meeting in an interview.

Mariska Hargitay Shares Her Heartwarming Love Story

Hargitay's first meeting with Hermann was on the sets of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," but it wasn't their last. Once the filming ended, the couple went on a date to a church, where the actress broke into tears because of her feelings for him.

"Peter thought I was crying because I was so moved by the service," Hargitay revealed in an interview with People Magazine, adding that she felt emotional upon realizing Hermann was "the one" she had been looking for.

Hargitay's immediate connection with her now-husband was so strong that she decided to marry him. She remembers telling her friend about her decision. She was sure about spending the rest of her life with Hermann.

The couple dated for two years before tying the knot in 2004. Since then, they have stayed together, supporting each other through thick and thin.

Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann's Children

Hargitay gave birth to her first child, August, within two years of marriage. She had been looking forward to becoming a mother and experienced it for the first time at 42.

In 2010, the couple actively began looking for children to adopt. Soon, they found their little bundle of joy, Amaya, and six months after her arrival, they adopted another baby, Andrew, who completed their family.

Raising three kids hasn't been an easy task for the couple, but Hargitay loves the experience. She believes her little clan is "perfect" and loves them a lot. She said:

"Together, we're just this whole happy, joyful, chaotic, crazy unit."

While talking about her family, the mother-of-three added that her children have helped her learn how to listen. Raising them has been a learning experience, and she's depended on Hermann for guidance and support.

"My husband is my North Star, and my kids are my teachers," Hargitay confessed while speaking with People. Her husband also spoke about his fatherhood journey, stating that becoming a parent was a beautiful experience, but people must think before embracing it.

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