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With its 26th season on the run, NBC’sLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit,has already become one of the longest-running dramas in the history of television. Well, this only makes us wonder about the amount of net worth amassed by the show’s lead star Mariska Hargitay. Appearing as Olivia Benson, Hargitay has earned millions from the show—there’s a reason she has been agreeing to those contract renewals.
But while we all know that Mariska Hargitay has created a colossal empire out of her role as Olivia Benson, her combined net worth with her husband Peter Hermann makes it even more staggering. Guess how much the duo’s worth?
Mariska Hargitay’s Salary FromLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
Central to the success ofLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit,Mariska Hargitay, who has brilliantly portrayed Olivia Benson, has undoubtedly bagged some staggering sum from her NBC role. To be specific, Hargitay has accumulated the majority of her wealth from her show’s salary. Although it has changed quite a bit over the years, her salary has always been a testament to her significance in the world of television.
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According to reports fromCelebrity Net Worth, Mariska Hargitay made around $375,000 to $385,000 per episode, during seasons 1-10. However, after season 10, as the actors’ contract forLaw & Order: Special Victims Unitexpired, allowing them to renegotiate,Forbesreported in 2014 that Hargitay managed to take home $450,000 per episode, which turned her into one of the highest paid actresses on TV of that time.
Soon in 2018,Forbesreleased a renewed report of Mariska Hargitay’s salary fromLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit,which left fans stunned to know that the actress was earning approximately $13M per season, putting her at over $500,000 per episode. This income alone highlighted why Hargitay has been more than willing to renew her contract season after season.
Mariska Hargitay’s Earning From Royalties
Further, in addition to her base salary forLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit—which is still running by the way—Mariska Hargitay has also been enjoying a lucrative stream of income from royalties. In simple words—with the show’s reruns and syndication generating revenue, Hargitay has been benefiting financially every time an episode airs.
As perCelebrity Net Worthreports the actress has been making an estimated sum of $2M to $4M extra per year, thanks to bonuses and syndications—meaning she’s usually earning up to $15M (estimated $13M salary plus $2M extra) total from the show, every year. This ongoing influx of income has ensured that her bank account continues to grow long after the credits roll.
Mariska Hargitay’s Money Tied Up in Real Estate
Like most successful celebrities in the entertainment industry, Mariska Hargitay has made strategic investments in real estate, alongside her husband, fellowLaw & Order: Special Victims Unitstar Peter Hermann. With millions tied up in valuable properties, the couple owns houses worth around $10M.
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Currently living in a 7,000-square-foot home in East Hampton, New York, worth $7.34M, Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann have accumulated immense wealth by selling their other properties, across New York. According toCelebrity Net Worth,the couple paid $10.7M for a New York City townhouse near Central Park on the Upper West Side, in 2012.
Thereafter, listing this property for sale in 2018 for $10.5M, Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann ultimately accepted $9.75M in February 2019, making a million-dollar loss. But not to worry, for the couple sold a previous NYC home in 2007 for $5.1M and another one in 2008 for $8.15M after owning it for a year.
Mariska Hargitay and Her Husband Peter Hermann’s Combined Net Worth
Based on Mariska Hargitay’s salary and investment,Celebrity Net Worthnoted that the actress’ net worth is somewhere around $100M—the vast majority of which she earned by playing Detective Olivia Benson. But that’s not all! After creating this financial empire all by herself, Hargitay also has her husband Peter Hermann to thank, who has made a substantial figure himself.
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According to reports, Peter Hermann has made a net worth of around $20M, from his role as an actor, producer, and writer in the entertainment industry. Therefore, Mariska Hargitay and her husband’s combined net worth is estimated to be around $120M, which reflects not just Hargitay’s success but also Hermann’s accomplishments in the entertainment industry.
So it seems that Peter Hermann and Mariska Hargitay’s partnership extends beyond their careers; together, they’ve built a legacy both professionally and personally. Meanwhile, as Hargitay continues to thrive inLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit,her financial success serves as a testament to her talent, dedication, and business acumen. From her remarkable salary to strategic investments, the actress turned her celebrated television career into a lasting financial legacy.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unitis currently available to watch on Peacock.
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