Within the criminal justice system, these two people represent an ideal partnership. That is their story.
Though Law & Order fans might ship Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler, in real life Mariska Hargitay has already found her fairy tale ending with husband of just about 20 years, Peter Hermann. And for her, the key to their success is lifelong connection.
“Peter is such a deep and soulful human,” she told E! News in an exclusive interview on the Law & Order twenty fifth anniversary celebration on Jan. 16. “I just love getting to know him on a deeper level. And so there’s all the time more.”
The couple first met on the set of the fan-favorite crime drama back in 2001when Peter made his first of many appearances as defense lawyer Trevor. The couple wed three years later, and at the moment are parents to August, 16, Amaya, 12, and Andrew, 11.
And within the years, Mariska often gives an inside look to life along with her husband, from being on the picket line together throughout the Hollywood strikes to celebrating their many years of affection with sweet anniversary tributes.