Sigh. Beautiful, beautiful Mariska. Let’s not pretend like we all haven’t spent a full day in our pajamas, watching reruns of Law and Order: SVU that we’ve seen a million times and practically weeping over Mariska’s elegance and grace. We’ve all done that, right?
Regardless, the adorable little addition to Mariska’s family, Amaya Josephine (precious!), should bring a smile to your face, and if it doesn’t, then check out Mariska’s statement:
“I’m deliriously happy,” Hargitay, 47, tells PEOPLE. “From the minute she was born, she was just surprisingly alert and so full of love.”
“We were considering both international and domestic adoption and we’re thrilled that this is the way our prayers were answered,” she adds. “We talked a lot about mixed-race adoptions, and we are very excited that we are now a multi-racial family. We’re just so happy she’s here.”
And there’s one family member who’s more excited than anyone: Hargitay’s 4½-year-old son, August.
“He is over the moon,” says the actress. “He calls her his baby because he says the whole thing was his idea. He always talks about how he’s going to protect her. He’s going to be a great big brother.”
If that doesn’t warm your heart, then just check out these old pictures of Detective Stabler in a silly hat, and if that doesn’t work, then I’m sorry you’re so dead inside.
Image courtesy of People
Congratulations to the happy parents. There are many thousands of children available at any time for adoption in the US. I’m glad to see a star adopt closer to home.
Hello Mariska Hargitay