Mariska Hargitay and Son August Attend Knicks Game Amidst Emmy Awards Fallout
The 'Law & Order: SVU' star was seen with her 20-year-old son at Madison Square Garden shortly after facing online criticism for her Emmys hosting performance.
Mariska Hargitay was photographed with her son August, 20, at the New York Knicks' season opener in Manhattan on Tuesday. The actress, who stands at 5'7", was seen walking beside her son, who appeared to tower over her. Hargitay donned a Knicks bomber jacket over a black leather wrap and turtleneck, paired with dark jeans that accentuated her physique.
August was dressed in a cardigan with a baroque print. The mother and son occupied courtside seats at Madison Square Garden, alongside other celebrities such as Tracy Morgan and Ben Stiller. The game concluded with the Knicks losing to the Philadelphia 76ers, 106-100.
This outing occurred approximately one month after Hargitay, 62, received considerable online criticism for her performance hosting the recent Emmy Awards. Her opening musical parody, a twist on "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" titled "I Love TV Screens," was particularly derided, with some viewers expressing disappointment with her hosting abilities.
Hargitay, known for her role as Detective Olivia Benson on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," has been open about motherhood. She and her husband, Peter Hermann, whom she met on the set of "Law & Order: SVU" in 2002, biologically conceived August. They later adopted their younger children, Amaya and Andrew, both 15. Hargitay has spoken about raising children in the public eye, emphasizing the importance of respect and gratitude.
Hargitay's mother was the 1950s film icon Jayne Mansfield. Hargitay has also spoken about her biological father, Las Vegas entertainer Nelson Sardelli, 92. Hargitay and Hermann married in 2004.