Mariska Hargitay Appears on the Red Carpet with All Her Children in a Rare Family Moment

Mariska Hargitay Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance with Her Three Children at “My Mom, Jayne” Premiere

Mariska Hargitay made a heartfelt public appearance alongside her three children during the premiere of her intimate documentary My Mom, Jayne, held on Monday, June 23, in Los Angeles.

The 61-year-old Law & Order: SVU star walked the red carpet with her entire family, creating a rare and emotionally resonant moment. The presence of her children at the event added a deeply personal touch to the premiere, highlighting the film’s tribute to her late mother, Jayne Mansfield.

Dressed elegantly in a fitted black gown with long sleeves, Mariska Hargitay was accompanied by her three children on the red carpet. Her oldest, 18-year-old August, kept it casual in jeans and a timeless striped shirt. Thirteen-year-old Andrew chose an all-black ensemble, adding a playful touch with bright pink sneakers, while 14-year-old Amaya looked radiant in a light pink, ruffled dress that flowed beautifully.

Hargitay shares her children with her husband, actor Peter Hermann, whom she met on the set of Law & Order: SVU. The two married in 2004 and welcomed their first child, August, in 2006 when Hargitay was 42. They later expanded their family through the adoption of Amaya and Andrew, just six months apart — a decision Hargitay has lovingly called the creation of her “perfect” family.

A MOTHER’S JOURNEY WITH GRACE AND GRATITUDE

In a 2024 interview with PEOPLE, Hargitay opened up about how motherhood has changed her — for the better.

“I’m so grateful that I’m an older mom,” she revealed. “I don’t know if I could have handled it when I was younger. When I was younger, I wasn’t as present, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve started to accept and appreciate.”

Her honesty resonates with many who find themselves embracing parenting later in life. For Hargitay, being a mom is not about perfection — it’s about presence, patience, and love.

“The thing that’s made me a better parent is my kids, because they taught me to really listen,” she explained. “My husband is my North Star, and my kids are my teachers.”

A FAMILY BUILT ON LOVE AND CHAOS

The actress has long been candid about the beautiful chaos of raising three children. In a 2018 interview, she said:

“Our family is so perfect, or at least perfect for me. Together we’re just this whole, happy, joyful, chaotic, crazy unit. I’ve never known anything that was more right.”

That authenticity, love, and resilience were on full display at the My Mom, Jayne premiere. The documentary pays tribute to Mariska’s mother, screen legend Jayne Mansfield, while also exploring themes of loss, identity, and legacy — making it all the more meaningful that her own children were there to witness the tribute.