MARISKA HARGITAY: ‘THREE KIDS IS A GAME CHANGER’

by Sarie Oct 12 , 2012 8:57:am

MARISKA HARGITAY: ‘THREE KIDS IS A GAME CHANGER’

Mariska Hargitay is happily married with three children and doesn’t plan on adding to her family any time soon. The actress recently told USA Today that Amaya, Andrew, and August have called for her to make adjustments in life.

“Three kids is a game changer,” said the actress. “I thought I was done after Amaya and then Andrew came along. Andrew has been the biggest unexpected blessing. A year ago, if you’d asked me if I’d have three kids, I would have said I’m done. Here I am, loving life. It’s hard. There are times when I cry. I have a dressing room at work and they come twice a week. I have my Fridays with the kids. My weekends are extremely precious. I just figure it out.”

In figuring it out, Mariska has not neglected to lead by example in teaching her kids the importance of positively contributing to society’s well-being. “When we’re on the street and someone drops something, I pick it up. If you stop for one second and do something, everyone is happy. You pay it forward and it comes back to you twelve-fold,” explained the star.

Mariska and husband Peter Hermann adopted Amaya and Andrew within a six month time span last year. The couple welcomed their first son, August, into the world in 2006.

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11 Comments to “MARISKA HARGITAY: ‘THREE KIDS IS A GAME CHANGER’”

Anne October 20, 2012 at 1:15 pm

I love Mariska. Beautiful and talented actress. She constriu a beautiful family. And it seems to be a great mother.

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Robbie October 19, 2012 at 9:59 am

Look at that little face. I would nuzzle the hell out of her cheeks all day…too cute

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[...] Mariska and husband Peter Hermann adopted Amaya and Andrew within a six month time span last year. The couple welcomed their first son, August, into the world in 2006 via BCK. [...]

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WriterSanti October 13, 2012 at 2:28 am

Love her…

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deedee October 12, 2012 at 12:30 pm

Amaya is so freaking cute!! I love Mariska & her lil ones!!

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theyknow October 12, 2012 at 12:17 pm

I love her as an actress and she seems like such a good mother. Amaya is such a cutie!!

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olivia October 12, 2012 at 10:14 am

I love Mariska Hargitay and her family! Amaya, Andrew, and August are all very cute! They seem like such a nice and happy family!

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Sherley October 12, 2012 at 9:32 am

I LOVE Mariska! She seems to be a good, humble person. Amaya Andrew & Austin (?) have been blessed to have a mother like her.

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- Sherley October 12, 2012 at 9:33 am
  
  His name is August.
  
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  - EVELINA RAE October 12, 2012 at 11:53 am
    
    You’re funny! You got the “Au” part right lol
    
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    - Sherley October 12, 2012 at 8:02 pm
      
      . All I had to do was read August’s name in the artice but I was too mesmerized by Amaya’s eyes.
      
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