Perrette, who became popular as Abby Sciuto in the hit show ‘NCIS’ co-starring Mark Harmon, says she’s ‘a different person now’ and has no interest in changing that.
Pauley Perrette says she has no intention of returning to television because it would take away “this life of true authenticity” that she’s living “100% of the time.”
The 55-year-old Perrette, who rose to popularity as forensic scientist Abby Sciuto in the hit CBS show “NCIS,” recently told Hello! Magazine that though she will not be returning to acting, she is “not ungrateful for all the benefits” the profession gave her.
“But I’m a different person now, and I want to be here for it – the good and the bad and the painful,” Perrette told the magazine. “I want to be me all the time, and it takes a good amount of courage for me to say that to myself, but it’s authentically how I feel.”
Pauley Perrette’s Dramatic Exit from ‘NCIS’
Pauley Perrette, who portrayed forensic scientist Abby Sciuto on “NCIS” from 2003 to 2018, left the show amid allegations of a feud with co-star Mark Harmon. Reports indicate that an on-set incident involving a dog bite contributed to the tension. In a June 2019 post on X, Perrette expressed fear of Harmon, alleging he had attacked her. CBS Television Studios responded by stating they had worked with Perrette to address her concerns, though Harmon has not publicly commented on the matter.
In an April 2020 interview with USA TODAY, Perrette chose not to elaborate on her departure or her cryptic tweets, stating that it was a part of her past. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play Abby Sciuto and emphasized that she had moved on from the experience.
Pauley Perrette’s Life After ‘NCIS’
Following her departure from “NCIS,” Pauley Perrette starred as Jackie in the CBS sitcom “Broke,” which she described as her favorite show to work on. Despite its cancellation after one season in May 2020, Perrette retired from acting two months later, expressing her happiness and fulfillment in a June 2020 post on X. She clarified that she had intended to retire after “NCIS,” but felt “Broke” was an important and beautiful project. Perrette expressed pride in her work and joy in her retirement, embracing her new life with enthusiasm.
