Mariska Hargitay And Husband Peter Hermann Adopts A Baby Boy

Actress Mariska Hargitay and her husband Peter Hermann have adopted a baby boy just six months after doing the same with a baby girl, the actress told People Magazine on Wednesday.

The 47 years old Hargitay, who married theater actor Peter Hermann, 44, in August 2004, adopted Andrew Nicolas after he was born over the summer. The couple adopted Amaya Josephine in April this year, and they have a 5 year-old biological son named August.

Mariska Hargitay told People, she was surprised at the speed of the second adoption, but said it 'felt right'.

''We never in a million years thought it would happen this quickly, but something inside of us knew that this was right, and we said, 'Yes, yes, yes!'' said Mariska Hargitay.

Mariska Hargitay is best known for her role as Detective Olivia Benson on NBC's 'Law and Order: Special Victims Unit', which has garnered her both Emmy and Golden Globe wins. The show is currently in its 13th season.

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Mariska Hargitay Adopts A Baby Girl With Peter Hermann

The Actress Mariska Hargitay has adopted a baby girl with husband Peter Hermann, the 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' actress said Wednesday.

Mariska Hargitay (47), told People exclusively, We are very excited that we are now a multi-racial family, saying they'd considered both international and domestic adoption. We're just so happy she's here.

Amaya Josephine, who was born in the U.S. last week, joins big brother August, Gossip Cop reports. August, who turns 5 in June, participated in naming his new little sister, People said Thursday.

We all talked about names because everything is a family decision in our house, said the new mom, who'd labeled herself deliriously happy.

The SVU fans, I guess I don't have to keep the secret any longer, costar Ice-T said late Wednesday on Twitter, linking to the adoption news.

The adoption was a long time coming, a source told Us Magazine.

Mariska Hargitay has been part of the 'SVU' cast since the series began in 1999. She and Hermann, an actor, married in 2004.

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