Inside Mariska Hargitay's $8.7 Million NYC Home Where She Lives with Husband & Kids: 'It's Happy Chaos'

TV star Mariska Hargitay and her husband, Peter Hermann, live with their three children in an impressive six-story mansion in New York City. Their stylish main bedroom spans the entire second floor.

Mariska Hargitay has been gracing us with her incredible performance in “Law and Order: SVU” for over two decades. Peter Hermann, her husband of 18 years, has been by her side most of that time.

The couple met on the set of the successful drama series in November 2001 when Hermann booked a guest-starring role. Hargitay’s co-star Christopher Meloni (Detective Elliot Stabler) immediately noticed she was in love with Hermann.

Mariska Hargitay and her husband, Peter Hermann, in an Instagram post from October 24, 2021 [left]. Hermann and Hargitay’s New York City home [circle]. Hargitay in an Instagram post from October 17, 2021 [right] | Source: Instagram.com/therealmariskahargitay – YouTube/Open House TV

CRYING ON THEIR FIRST DATE

Most of us are told we would know when we find “the one.” Although Hargitay had been engaged before meeting Hermann, she never felt they were the right person.

It was a different story with Hermann because she fell in love with him at first sight. She even made a joke to break the ice during their first meeting, but he didn’t laugh.

Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann in February 2003 | Source: Getty Images

Months later, they discussed religion, and Hermann invited her to church. It was an unusual move for a first date, but it worked: Hargitay thought, “that’s my husband” when she saw him in the church.

Hargitay felt such a strong connection with him that it was like “getting hit with a lightning bolt.” She was so overwhelmed by her feelings that she started sobbing in the middle of the service.

Hermann didn’t know what was happening and was sure she was moved by the service and couldn’t hold back tears. However, Hargitay cried because she realized Hermann was “the one.”

Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann in New York City in April 2004 | Source: Getty Images

Still, they faced challenging times, and Meloni supported Hargitay after her first serious argument with Hermann. Meloni revealed Hargitay once came to the “SVU” set crying over her relationship.

She had been dating Hermann for several months, but after having a “deep, long conversation,” the couple considered their romance wouldn’t work.

[The master bedroom has] a large walkthrough closet, an impressive marble bathroom, and a dressing room.

Meloni listened to his co-star, but he couldn’t stop thinking she would end up marrying Hermann, and he was right. On August 28, 2004, Hargitay and Hermann tied the knot in Santa Barbara, California.

In June 2006, Hargitay and Hermann welcomed their first child, August. Although she dealt with gestational diabetes and needed an emergency C-section, she was thrilled about having a child. She explained:

“Nobody wanted to be pregnant more than me. From the minute I found out, I was wearing full-on maternity pants. My stomach was totally flat, mind you, but I was just so excited.”

Mariska Hargitay, Peter Hermann and son August Hermann on September 22, 2012 in New York City | Source: Getty Images

GETTING A PLACE FOR THE FAMILY

Hargitay’s career in the entertainment industry has been outstanding, and the fact that she made between $500,000 and $540,000 per episode in “SVU” in 2021 proves it.