People.com Celebrity Parents Mariska Hargitay on More Children: 'It's In God's Hands' By Staff Author Published on January 19, 2010 06:00 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Toys and photographs litter the hallway just beyond the entrance of the New York City residence shared by Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann, evidence of their 3 ½-year-old son August Miklos Friedrich. He is almost exactly the same age as Mariska was when her mom — screen siren Jayne Mansfield — died in an automobile accident in 1967. A passenger in the backseat, Mariska escaped the crash relatively unharmed, save for a small laceration on her forehead. “I love it when people say, ‘She had such a great laugh, and so do you,'” Mariska confesses. “When I find similarities, it gives me so much peace.” Motherhood, marriage and philanthropy have given a sense of purpose. “Children, when they lose their mother, have a different antenna,” Mariska notes. “[They wonder] ‘When will I be safe? When will I be home?’ I lost my home too early.” She adds, “I’m getting it back through Peter and August, and, strangely, through the foundation. It’s about following the signs, listening to your inner voice. I’m living my life, and I know that this is what I’m supposed to be doing.” What’s more, at 46, Mariska says she hasn’t given up hope of making August a big brother. “It’s in God’s hands,” she says. “But we’re always open to it.” Source: MORE, February issue Related Articles Mariska Hargitay on Life at Home with Husband Peter Hermann and Their 3 Kids: 'It's Happy Chaos' Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson's Relationship Timeline Mariska Hargitay Skips Sleeping In for Sake of Family Mariska Hargitay Opens Up About Her 'Crazy, Chaotic' Life with 3 Kids: It's 'Perfect for Me' Mariska Hargitay: My Timing Has Been Perfect Celebrating Celebrity Baby Birthdays - August Miklos Friedrich Hermann Diplo's Plane Door Opens En Route to Texas, Plus More Celebs Who've Shared Their Scary Plane Stories Mariska Hargitay: 'Having a Child Changes Everything' Mariska Hargitay: New Time Slot Hurt 'SVU' 's Ratings Mariska Hargitay Hoping for Second Baby Coco Austin Explains Her Small Baby Bump: People Have Been 'Picking Me Apart' Gritty Woman 12-Year-Old Nearly Died in Thanksgiving Crash with Family — Now Parents Spotlight Little-Known Safety Issue Celeb Quotes of the Day: Christina El Moussa, Ben Affleck & More Neither Jayne nor Playne Mariska Hargitay: My Double Adoption Blessing Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies