Eddie Hargitay Cousin: Is He Related To Mariska? Relationship
It’s Law & Order: SVU’s 25th anniversary! The crime drama series has renowned casts, including Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, Richard Belzer, and Eddie Hargitay.
No one besides Mariska Hargitay could have pulled off a challenging character like Olivia Benson. Her tough yet empathetic and compassionate persona makes her the most relatable female TV character.
That’s also one of the reasons why Benson has been the longest-running character.
Eddie Hargitay has also stolen the show. He portrays Officer Eddie Montero, who has worked on several cases with the SVU team.
The actor’s latest appearance was on Law & Order: SVU’s 25th season’s episode seven, Probability Of Doom.
It marks Eddie’s sixth appearance on the TV series.
Key Takeaways:
- Eddie Hargitay has a Thai-Chinese ancestry.
- Eddie and Mariska Hargitay are like two peas in a pod, often hanging out together in family gatherings.
- Mariska Hargitay has five siblings from her mom and dad’s sides.
Exploring Their Unbreakable Bond: Mariska Hargitay Is Eddie Hargitay’s Cousin
It is not rare to see family members acting in the same series or movies in Hollywood. Take, for example, Ben and Casey Affleck (Good Will Hunting) and Elle and Dakota Fanning (I Am Sam).
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit also has a pair of siblings working together, i.e., Mariska and Eddie.
Fans began speculating about their bond when Eddie joined the cast in 2018. Their similar surnames gave them away.
“@Mariska Hargitay directs and films scenes alongside her cousin @edrocker123 on the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit set in New York City on Monday.”#HargitaySquared #CecilBHargitay pic.twitter.com/8zOvCGs0KS
— SVU Diehards (@The16thPrecinct) October 24, 2018
Eddie is former Mr. Universe and Mariska Hargitay’s father, Mickey Hargitay’s godson and nephew. This makes him and Mariska cousins.
The actor is also a cousin of Mickey Hargitay Jr. and Zoltan Hargitay. He is close with all of them, especially Mariska.
Eddie often shares birthday tributes to the actress on Instagram. The brother-sister duo also often go on family vacations together.
Journey Through Generations: Eddie and Mariska Hargitay’s Family Legacy Revealed
Eddie was born to first-generation immigrants on October 8, 1978, in Hollywood, California, USA. He appears to be the only son of his parents.
Eddie Hargitay’s mother is Thai-Chinese, while his dad is Hungarian. The pair’s chance encounter in an English class turned into a commitment for a lifetime.
The actor often posts pictures of himself with his parents on social media.
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On the other hand, Eddie Hargitay’s cousin was born to Mickey Hargitay and Jayne Mansfield.
Mariska’s mom married thrice and gave birth to five children. Her dad married three times, too, and welcomed four kids.
The actress has three half-siblings, Antonio Cimber, Jayne Marie Mansfield, and Tina Hargitay, as well as two biological siblings, Zoltan Hargitay and Mickey Hargitay Jr.
Among them, Jayne Marie became a model and was featured in Playboy magazine. Mickey Jr. runs a plant shop, Mickey Hargitay Plants. He has been doing that for decades.
Finally, Mariska Hargitay’s brother, Zoltan, is a carpenter. He has worked behind the scenes for many Hollywood projects.
FAQ’s
Is Eddie Hargitay Married To Anyone?
Eddie Hargitay is not married, but he is in a relationship with Stephanie.
In Which Movies Have Eddie Hargitay Acted On?
Eddie Hargitay has twenty-five acting credits, including Hysteria, To Hell With You, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Tom Holland’s Twisted Tales, and A Fuchsia Elephant.
Who Is Mariska Hargitay’s Real Life Husband?
Mariska Hargitay is married to the love of her life, Peter Hermann.
How Many Biological Children Does Mariska Hargitay Have?
Mariska Hargitay is a loving mom of three kids: August, Amaya, and Andrew Hermann.
