Christopher Meloni Says He's a 'Big Fan' of Nudity: 'It's a Sense of Freedom'

Photo: Michael Schwartz Christopher Melonihas no qualms about showing a little skin. “Look, I am a big fan of nudity. I always have been, always, since I was a child. I think it’s a sense of freedom,” the actor tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue. As recently as July, Meloni starred in aspicy Peloton adthat showcased theLaw & Order: Organized Crimestar, 61, working out in the buff. Meloni admits that he did not get permission from hiswife of 27 years, artist Sherman Williams, or their two children daughterSophia, 21, and sonDante, 18, before he agreed to the no clothes project.

Christopher Meloni Shares His Thanksgiving Traditions — and What He's 'in Charge of' in the Kitchen (Exclusive)

Photo:Michael Ostuni/Patrick McMullan via GettyChristopher Meloniis leading the charge onThanksgiving.TheLaw & Order: Organized Crimestar has two very important jobs on the big day: quarterback of the family team and deep fryer.Meloni, 62, and his entire family start off the holiday celebrations with a down-and-dirty tradition.“We play football, and everybody plays,” he told PEOPLE at this year’s Global Lyme Alliance Gala. “My daughter’s a killer. It’s very sweet, and we just cobble together, all the riff raff.

Christopher Meloni Shares His Wife and Kids' Reaction to His Zaddy Title: 'It's All Fun'

Christopher Meloniis clearly loving being calleda zaddy, but what does his family think about it? The actor, 61, claimshis wife of 27 years, artist Sherman Williams, and their children, daughter Sophia, 21, and son Dante, 18, get a kick out if it as well. “My wife, she’s lovely, she gets it, Meaning she’s like, ‘Eh, whatever,'” he tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue. “My kids, on the other hand, invariably once a month, it’s ‘Really?

Christopher Meloni Shares Scenes from 'Successful' Christmas with Daughter Sophia and Son Dante: 'Merry Xmas'

Christopher Meloni and family.Photo:Chris Meloni/Instagram Chris Meloni/Instagram On Wednesday, Dec. 25, theLaw & Order: Special Victims Unitstar, 63, shared a few photos onInstagramfrom his Christmas Day spent with his wifeSherman Will,iamsandtheir two kids: daughter Sophia, 23, and son Dante, 20. In one sweet snap, the family of four smiles for a selfie while all bundled up on a walk outside. “A successful Xmas requires planning, napping, chilly walks, well thought out personal presents,” Meloni wrote in his caption, adding, “Merry Xmas.

Christopher Meloni's 2 Kids: All About Sophia and Dante

Christopher Meloni with his wife Sherman Williams and his kids Dante and Sophia Meloni at the Premiere Of 20th Century Fox’s “Snatched” - Arrivals at Regency Village Theatre on May 10, 2017 in Westwood, California.Photo: David Crotty/Patrick McMullan/Getty Christopher Meloniplays the iconic role of Elliot Stabler onLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit, but he also has another important job: dad to his two children, Sophia and Dante Meloni. TheMan of Steelactor married artistSherman Williamsin 1995 and made his first appearance onLaw & Order: SVUfour years later.