Daniela Ruah recently celebrated her mother’s birthday and shared a heartwarming photo on Instagram. The snapshot captured the mother-daughter duo taking a selfie in front of a pier. Daniela sported a rust-colored shirt and a color-blocked cardigan, while her mother, Caterina, wore a forest green velour top with a matching sunhat.
Caterina responded with gratitude in a heartfelt reply, expressing, “Many thanks! I love you to infinity and beyond.” Fans flooded the comments with the Spanish adjective “linda,” meaning “beautiful,” to describe Caterina.
Despite leading a private personal life, Daniela recently traveled to Portugal with her husband, David Paul Olsen, who is the brother of her NCIS co-star Eric Christian Olsen. The family explored beautiful beaches, centuries-old districts, and even took a culinary class to learn how to make Pastéis de Nata (custard tarts), one of Portugal’s traditional desserts. She shared a video montage of their memorable experiences and expressed her fondness for Portugal upon their return.
In addition to her personal adventures, Daniela and her fellow NCIS stars have been actively involved in the ongoing SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike. They joined picket lines to advocate for fair pay and better treatment in the entertainment industry.
Brian Dietzen, known for his role as Jimmy Palmer in the NCIS franchise, also expressed support for the strike. He emphasized the importance of union protections, particularly in securing residual payments that provide essential medical coverage for him and his wife. Brian conveyed his love for his colleagues and the pride he feels in standing by them during the strike, underscoring their eagerness to return to the stage once a fair agreement is reached.