Hargitay was 42 years old when she gave birth to her eldest son.

She toldPeople, “I’m so grateful that I’m an older mom.

Grateful that I became successful older.

Mariska Hargitay smiles for a “Law & Order: SVU” event

I don’t know if I could have handled it when I was younger.”

Where’s the time go?

What happened?'"

Selfie of Mariska Hargitay and son August in a vehicle

Amaya Hermann

Mariska Hargitay’s only daughter was adopted in April 2011.

The fact Amaya Hermann is African American didn’t bother her adoptive parents.

Because Andrew and Amaya Hermann are super close in age, they instantly felt connected to each other.

Mariska Hargitay holds hands with her daughter Amaya Hermann at the Era’s Tour movie premiere

She knew Andrew was destined to be a member of their brood.

Mariska Hargitay poses at an event with her family