Father’s Day, celebrated on June 20, 2021, saw tributes pour in for dads everywhere. Mariska Hargitay, renowned for her iconic role as Captain Olivia Benson in Law & Order: SVU, shared a touching tribute to her husband, Peter Hermann. The couple has been together since 2002, and fans always cherish a glimpse of Hermann.
The Love Story of Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann
Hargitay has been a part of the immensely popular series SVU since its inception. Her character has climbed the ranks from detective to captain of the squad. Hargitay met her husband, Hermann, on the set of the show, where he played defense attorney Trevor Langan. Their connection sparked in 2002 during the filming of the series.
Their first date was a church outing after Hermann asked Hargitay out. In a 2019 interview with People, Hargitay recounted how she knew Hermann was “the one” during that first date.
“We went to church together, and it was like getting hit with a lightning bolt,” Hargitay revealed. “I just started sobbing. Peter thought I was crying because I was so moved by the service. No, it was because I was just overwhelmed, realizing he was the one.”
The couple married in 2004 and have since welcomed three children: August, Amaya, and Andrew.
Mariska Hargitay’s Sweet Father’s Day Tribute
On Father’s Day, Hargitay posted a heartfelt photo of Hermann on Instagram. In the image, Hermann dons a green hat and a brown shirt, smiling warmly at the camera. The background is blurred, keeping the focus solely on him.
Hargitay’s caption read: “Happy Father’s Day to our North Star and to my everything. I love doing this with you. 🌟❤️⚡️🍾.” The post received over 125,000 likes and more than 1,000 comments, resonating deeply with their fans.
Fans React to the Tribute
Fans shared their love and positive reactions to Hargitay’s post.
“Awww I love this 🔥,” one fan commented.
Another fan expressed that Hargitay and Hermann’s relationship inspires their belief in love. “😍😍❤️❤️❤️ The reason I believe in love… you two…,” they shared.
Echoing similar sentiments, another fan wrote, “AWWWW❤️❤️ y’all are truly my one and ONLY reason I believe in love.”
“This is so pure,” a fan remarked. “I love you guys so much ❤️.”
Other fans added heartfelt messages: “Happy Father’s Day to Peter! What a beautiful family ❤️,” and “Happy Father’s Day, Peter. ♥️♥️♥️♥️🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩.”
One fan admired the photo, saying, “Great picture of Peter. Happy Father’s Day to him. ❤️.”
Seeing such touching posts and tributes from favorite celebrity couples like Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann always warms the hearts of their fans.