Mariska Hargitay has spoken openly about her experience adopting her daughter, Amaya Josephine. In interviews, she disclosed that the adoption process was profoundly emotional and transformative. Following the birth of August, Mariska and her husband, Peter Hermann, began considering adopting additional children. They traveled to Haiti, where they found Amaya.
Mariska claimed that meeting Amaya for the first time transformed her life. She recalls feeling a close and immediate connection to her daughter. Despite the challenges of the adoption procedure, Mariska found courage in her unwavering belief that Amaya was meant to be a part of their family. As she has often said, adopting Amaya was like “finding a missing piece of her heart.”
Mariska has commented about how much joy Amaya brought into their lives and referred to her as “the gift that kept on giving.” She also emphasized the significance of acknowledging adoption as a beautiful way to begin a family. Mariska’s words show how much she loves Amaya, and she continues to advocate for adoption and encourage others to be open to children in need of a loving home.