Mariska Hargitay, best known for her role as Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU, also found love on the show. She recently shared a delightful selfie with her husband, fellow actor Peter Hermann, that fans will undoubtedly adore.
Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann’s Love Story
Hargitay has been a staple on SVU since its inception, portraying a character who has climbed the ranks from detective to captain. Her personal life was forever changed when she met Peter Hermann on set in 2002. Hermann played defense attorney Trevor Langan, and their connection was immediate. Their first date was a church outing, and Hargitay recalls the profound impact it had on her.
“We went to church together, and it was like getting hit with a lightning bolt,” Hargitay told People in 2019. “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 three children: August, Amaya, and Andrew.
A Colorful Selfie for Fans
On June 2, 2021, Hargitay posted a charming selfie with Hermann on Instagram. In the photo, Hargitay sports a white face mask adorned with red hearts, her hair falling around her face. Hermann, next to her, wears glasses and a vibrant floral mask featuring yellow, green, red, pink, and black hues. Hargitay is dressed in a white outfit, while Hermann wears a dark shirt. Their heads are lovingly pressed together, and the ceiling above suggests they might be at Madison Square Garden, possibly watching a New York Knicks game, as hinted by Hargitay’s caption: “Go @nyknicks @thegarden !! ❤️❤️❤️.”
Fans React
The post garnered over 91,000 likes and more than 900 comments, with fans expressing their joy and admiration.
“Ion know nothing about sports, but I do know that I’m looking at the hottest couple of the game. Tell the coach to get some cold water cause y’all might start a fire,” one fan humorously commented.
Another fan gushed, “They’re so cute🥺❤️.”
“You are the moment,” added another.
Fans even coined a nickname for the couple, blending their names into “Petska.” One fan said, “My Petska heart is happy 💕,” while another simply wrote, “Petska 😍😍.”
“Petska attendance is the only reason I care about sports, tbh. 🏀🧡,” quipped another fan.
One comment summed up the sentiment: “Awww y’all are sooo cute made my day to see you love birds.”
Seeing such heartfelt posts from beloved celebrities like Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann is always a treat for fans.