‘Law & Order SVU’: Mariska Hargitay’s Breakup With Peter Hermann Before Their Marriage: ‘I Was Heartbroken’
Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann, stars of “Law & Order: SVU” and “Younger” respectively, have been married since 2004, but their journey to happiness was not without its challenges. Their relationship faced several breakups before they ultimately tied the knot. One significant split occurred after Thanksgiving, leaving Hargitay “heartbroken.”
Their romance began on the set of “Law & Order: SVU” during a season 3 episode titled “Monogamy.” Hermann was captivated by Hargitay and made a bold move by visiting her dressing room after filming.
“You came into my dressing room,” recalls Hargitay in the book “What Makes a Marriage Last” by Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue. “Nobody does that. And then we talked for like three hours about God. That’s where the conversation went.”
Hermann felt an immediate connection and was reluctant to leave after their conversation ended. “I knew very quickly that we had dealings with each other, business with each other,” he shared with Donahue and Thomas. “And it was very telling that at the end of that episode I didn’t want to leave.”
Despite their deep connection, their relationship encountered challenges due to differing expectations and perspectives on life’s major issues.
“We saw the world differently,” Hermann admitted. “You end up opening your heart fairly wide when you marry someone, so I was proceeding with great care, sort of inching my way forward.”
Their differences became apparent, leading to a rocky period after a particularly poignant Thanksgiving gathering at Hargitay’s home. “I had all these people over–it was beautiful and a very big deal—and he was the first to leave,” recounted Hargitay. “I thought, Wait, what? Are you in or are you out? I’m in, but I’m only in if we’re both in. I was in love and ready to really move forward.”
Reflecting on that time, Hargitay expressed her heartbreak. “I was brokenhearted,” she shared with Thomas and Donahue. “And this is true: On the day that I woke up and thought I might be okay—that I was over him and could continue life as I knew it—all of a sudden I got a letter from Peter. It was an unbelievably beautiful letter that explained a lot. And then he asked me out for Valentine’s Day.”
Their story is a testament to the complexities of love and the power of communication and understanding in relationships.
News
Taylor Swift is officially backing Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race. The pop star made the announcement moments after Harris’ debate with her opponent, former president Donald Trump.
Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris After Presidential Debate, Proudly Signs Note ‘Childless Cat Lady’ Taylor Swift is officially backing Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race. The artist made the announcement moments after Harris wrapped her first debate with her opponent, former president Donald Trump….
BREAKING: On the heels of Tuesday night’s ABC News Presidential Debate, Taylor Swift announced on Instagram that she is supporting Vice Pres. Kamala Harris for president. Swift signed her post with her name and “Childless Cat Lady.”
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president On the heels of Tuesday night’s presidential debate, Taylor Swift announced she is supporting Vice President Kamala Harris for president. “Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight. If you haven’t already,…
Singer Taylor Swift has endorsed Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris late on Tuesday after the presidential debate between Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump. MORE
Taylor Swift Says She Will Vote for Kamala Harris Singer Taylor Swift has endorsed Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris late on Tuesday after the presidential debate between Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump. Swift made the endorsement in a…
HEAD-SCRATCHER: Elon Musk appeared to troll Taylor Swift with a strange response after the pop star endorsed Vice President Harris and signed her post with “Taylor Swift, Childless Cat Lady
Elon Musk needles Taylor Swift after Harris endorsement: ‘I will give you a child and guard your cats’ Billionaire Elon Musk poked fun at pop star Taylor Swift in a post on X, a social media platform that he owns, on Wednesday….
‘BIG DEAL’: Taylor Swift’s viral endorsement of Vice President Harris might drive more young voters to the polls in November, but how could it actually affect the outcome of the election? Lawmakers weigh in
What the Taylor Swift endorsement of Kamala Harris means for the November election Democrats believe Taylor Swift’s recent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris could encourage more young voters to turn out in November, but recent polling indicates the pop star’s support…
NBC mulls over canceling ‘woke’ SNL, citing a perceived lack of humor in recent years
Breaking: NBC Is Considering Cancelling “Woke” SNL, “The Show Hasn’t Been Funny in Years” In a move that has sent ripples through the entertainment industry, NBC is reportedly considering canceling its long-running sketch comedy show, “Saturday Night Live” (SNL). Sources…
End of content
No more pages to load